duckkisser Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 im looking to upgrade to a more powerful tool for hogging away wood. this will be used mostly for carving but in the immediate future I will use it to hollow out a mask and use it for a little carving on the face. but before I bite the bullet and spend the money I was wondering if anyone had this grinder and could tell me what they think of it. both its pluses and its negatives. king Arthur tools also makes a long neck grinder but it seems more like a finesse carving tool rather then a hogging tool. (on the list for future buy) and foredoom has a angle grinder attachment but im worried it wont have the strength of a grinder for really cutting into the wood. here is what im thinking of buying http://www.arbortechusa.com/view/woodworking/mini-grinder/query/product/min-fg-300-20#tab3 http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/2-CARBIDE-DONUT-WHEEL-EX-COARSE/productinfo/259861/ http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/2-CARBIDE-DONUT-WHEEL-COARSE/productinfo/259862/ http://www.woodcarverssupply.com/2-CARBIDE-DONUT-WHEEL-FINE/productinfo/259863/ http://www.katools.com/shop/2104mw-merlin2-disc-tooth-carbide-disc-p-68.html im not sure about the chain saw wheel for the number of teeth. I think the fewer you have the quicker it cuts but the rougher the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 The Arbor tech is a good tool. I have the Arbor Tech turbo plane that I use on a DeWalt angle grinder and it works great. You could save a little by buying the mini-turbo plane and a cheaper angle grinder. With practice, the turbo planes can leave a very smooth surface, but they hog material out fast if you need to. If you have the bucks, go with their grinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I have a version of the last wheel linked, it absolutely scares the crap out of me and I'll proabably never use it again. Even with a light hand, mine catches and about rips your arms off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Duck, I use a Kutzall disk, similar to the second and third links above. Even at 'medium' grit, it removes wood fast. It is also easy to control for lighter stock removal and shaping. Those chainsaw wheels are scary. One tip: for a hollow form like the mask you mentioned, hog out the bulk with a big forstner in the drill press, and save the grinder for smoothing it out. Your lungs will thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Maybe I should just get the grinder and the mini arbor wheel anyone know how smooth the surface might be? Barron since you have something similar how smooth are your cuts when you get done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thought of another use for it. On the lathe....when I have a off balance piece I can use it to round out my turning rather then use a gouge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 Duck, I tried using my kutzall wheel on a piece in the lathe, but without good results. No effective way to brace the grinder on the tool rest, so it just bounced as the piece spun 'round. If you figure out how to make it work, let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted July 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7wejoxolvjw I can do something like this or I can just use it to gently rough out the block on a non turning lathe into a round shape. Maybe just holding grinder while some one manually turns the hand wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barron Posted July 17, 2015 Report Share Posted July 17, 2015 The turbo plane can give a smooth surface with practice. I'm using a full sized turbo plane and at times I still dig in a little, but I can usually blend it back in with the turbo plane. For inside work I follow up with their sander and I can clean up the surface quickly. I think the mini turbo comes with the sanding pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 I ended up just geting the mini turbo I'll give that a try then decide if I need something else like the sander or decide if I need the grinder. I am thinking about geting a set of flex scorp carving knives and spoon carving knives that are on ebay for 108.00 or might get some carving bits for foredom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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