new toy

[Dalynn]

Only been carving for a few weeks and still got a lot to learn.

Tried one of these today for first time and very impressed. anyone else tried them and have any tips on getting the best from it.

115mm ANGLE GRINDER BLADE DISC 2IN1 ROTARY SAW RASP, FOR WOOD,RUBBER,PLASTIC | eBay

[Big Beech]

now that looks dangerous!!!!!!

 

good luck

[wisewood]

Have to agree that looks like it could make a terrible mess of you, please be careful.

Dervishcarver on here had a nasty mishap with one of the lancelot discs, if you want to remove a lot with a grinder get a turbo plane from arbortec, they are pricey but much safer IMO. Sanding discs on a flexi pad on grinder for finer detail/sanding.

You can do almost all work with a saw and they have far more safety features built in.

Just go easy and be prepared for kickback, grinders can bite as well as saws.

[dervishcarving]

that looks just like the angle grinder attachment that i used (carefully with all guards in place, all gloves fitting properly) and after 2 operations i have some movement back in my left fingers. i will need at least 1 more operation (more tendon grafts plus skin grafts) to get the use back in my index finger.

now im not saying dont use that tool BUT just think about how close those teeth are to your finger. does it seem safe to you?

the turbo plane is great for bowling (hollowing out), chainsaws are perfect for carving and then sanding discs (flap discs on angle grinders) give the nice finish. try those before using a dangerous tool like this one in my opinion.

good luck with whatever you choose. if you want pictures of the wreck my hand was left in just ask

[slackbladder]

Just talked myself into purchasing the Arbortech turbo plane

Leaves a fantastic finish even against the grain,move wood like nothing else

Great piece of kit

[dervishcarving]

am looking to do the same slack. what have you used it for so far? bowls etc?