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best way to hog out lots of wood (post #141300)

floormeister on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 21:51

General Discussion

I'm looking for some input on the various chainsaw blades, arbortech etc. accessories avail. for angle grinders.which is fastest,safest,and aggressive.can some work safely in one direction but others in any direction.?I wanna see a boatload of shavings, it's what brings me joy!
thanks rob

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by James_Buxton in reply to floormeister [original] on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 22:46

I use the Arbortech blade with just three big carbide teeth, on a 4" right angle grinder. I don't use the shield that Arbortech now includes. It forces you to use just the tip of the blade, which leaves bigger divots. I generally carve with pretty much the side of the blade, as if it were a (very aggressive) sanding disc. The thing makes big piles of chips very quickly. I can hog out a tractor-style seat in less than ten minutes. Then I put sanding discs on the same grinder, starting with 100 grit. Below 120 grit I go to a ROS.

I do use the second handle on the grinder, so I have as much control as I can get.

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by flairwoodworks in reply to floormeister [original] on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 15:35

I'll second what Jamie said. I use the Arbortech Pro wheel alone on my otherwise-stock grinder. I bought a small, lightweight Makita angle grinder to run it and it works fine - it will only bog down if I try - plunging it straight into a piece of hardwood as fast as I can. But even when doing that, I feel entirely safe, with no fear of kickback.

You'll want a dust mask, a face shield (maybe goggles underneath too), ear plugs, and gloves (at least a glove for your left hand).

Chris @ www.flairwoodworks.com
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and http://flairwoodworks.wordpress.com

- Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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by floormeister in reply to Anonymous [original] on Mon, 12/14/2009 - 18:11

Thanks! can you rotate the teeth to give you virgin cutting area.do i need to know a part no. ,or do they only make the one blade? I checked amazon any other thot's where to get it? thanks again rob

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by flairwoodworks in reply to Anonymous [original] on Tue, 12/15/2009 - 03:45

Rob,

The carbide teeth are secured with an allen/hex screw. I always dreaded having to change the cutters because of all the crap that gets in the heads, but I had no problem at all. They are available for 5/8" and 7/8" arbors.

Chris @ www.flairwoodworks.com
and www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com)

- Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

Chris @ www.flairwoodworks.com
and http://flairwoodworks.wordpress.com

- Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer