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DIY Vacuum Box to Decrease Dust When Carving with Dremel Tool

Wood Spirit carved out of wild cherry. It has a Tung Oil finish. I like the way it seems to have a missing front tooth.

Bud stained this one and treated it with Tung Oil. These make nice gifts.

Vacuum box sitting on his work bench.

While Bud really enjoys carving with his Dremel, the dust was extremely problematic. He solved this problem by building a vacuum box. It’s just a 12×12 box with a 7×7 inset with 49 holes in the top with the vacuum attached to the base. He places the object he’s drilling on top and the vacuum pulls the dust right away. He still uses eye protection but his vacuum box virtually takes care of the dust problem making his dremelling much more pleasant.

Big Market Bag from Jada in Stitches

I am making this bag now for a friend. I learned how from the lovely Jada from her tutorial on Jada in stitches. Please check out her channel if you enjoy crochet with a twist. I don’t throw leftover yarn out, so I never have to run out and purchase for an impromptu idea or project. Be bold in your color choices. If you aren’t pleased, rip it out and try something else. I am an experienced crocheter and I believe I will finish this in about six hours. I love a project I can do quickly.