| Review by Grumpy | posted 160 days ago | 402 views | 0 times favorited | 8 comments |  |
- Arbortech Carving Disc
- Brand: Arbortech | Category: Chisels and Carving Tools
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You don’t have to be an expert carver to justify buying this tool (thats what you tell the ladies anyway, or the hubby if you are a lady Jock). it fits on an ordinary 4” (100mm) grinder).
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It has three circular tungsten cutters which can be rotated when the lose the sharp edge.
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A see through plastic (or perspex) shield makes it a much safer tool.
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If you want to do some very quick shaping or carving this is the tool. I have not used it a lot but was impressed with the amount of control and cutting speed of this little sucker.
I don’t know if it is available in the US or elsewhere but here is the Aussie link.
http://www.arbortech.com.au/index.html
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8 comments so far
GaryK
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posted 160 days ago
I have been wanting one of those for a while now. It’s a great shaping tool.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
teenagewoodworker
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posted 160 days ago
thats the same one that David marks uses. it looks like a great tool and he always praises it on his shows. thanks for the review.
RusticElements
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posted 160 days ago
I bought this a few months back at Lee Valley. Great tool! I use it to make spoons and bowls. VERY fast.
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Scott Bryan
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posted 160 days ago
Thanks Grumpy for the review. Now I have got to add another tool to my ever growing list. Maybe I will win the lottery.
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Karson
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posted 160 days ago
Thanks Grumpy. Great review.
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rikkor
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posted 159 days ago
Thanks for the review Grumpy.
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jockmike2
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posted 154 days ago
I’ve owned one for about 5 years, it’s called the Lancelot and it can hog a lot of wood in a short amount of time. I’ve used it for making chair seats, hollowing out bowls, debarking sculptures, and making sculptures. It will go through anything, its like a miniture chiainsaw, and can be resharpened like one. Great buy. I think I got mine at
at HF, or Woodcraft. mike
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 154 days ago
Hi Grumpy;
Great product review.
I ought to invest in one of these.
Lee
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