View Full Version : Arbortech Industrial Woodcarvers, any good?
demographic
13-11-2008, 18:51
Am considering carving some stuff that will involve quite a lot of wood being removed and I don't care about it being done in a traditional manner, I just want to do the job quickly.
THIS (http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp?pricing=INC&pf_id=22389&filter_cat=&manufacturer_id=Arbortech&name=&user_search=&sfile=1&jump=44&cid=MORC4U393H5XCOKGBX22XG4SV5 7NOAR7) is the one I have been looking at.
The shapes aren't particularly complex so it won't need the small shaping attachment and the objects will be gartting sanded after the arbortech nas done its job.
Anyone used them at all? Good points and bad points if you have any views on them would be much appreciated.
Ta muchly, Scott.
They use one in the Galgael workshops, make beautiful things using it, especially for shaped deep things, like bowls from irregularly shaped burrs, and carving out recessed backsides in chairs.
It's like all tools though, they don't do it for you, you have to think about what you think you are doing with it. Not everyone does. :(
Those who use them really appreciate the speed they offer.
atb,
Toddy
demographic
13-11-2008, 19:49
They use one in the Galgael workshops, make beautiful things using it, especially for shaped deep things, like bowls from irregularly shaped burrs, and carving out recessed backsides in chairs.
It's like all tools though, they don't do it for you, you have to think about what you think you are doing with it. Not everyone does. :(
Those who use them really appreciate the speed they offer.
atb,
Toddy
Great stuff, cheers.
Will have get into my local Machine Mart and see about one.
crazydave
13-11-2008, 20:55
they certainly do what they are made for, namely a wood version of an angle grinder. not cheap but they are a complicated bit of kit and are worth the money for the time saving and extra control you get.
robin wood
13-11-2008, 21:39
I have never used the tungsten tipped one but used the ordinary "pro" models a bit when they first came out. They do concaves quite well but need experience to get a smooth cut they are not so good at convex. I actually found them slower, less controllable and more dangerous than carving with the chainsaw, but then I have used and carved with saws for many years. No faster than a good adze either though not as long a learning curve to get it working, very noisy and fill every crevice with gritty shavings.
Can you tell I don't really like them?
sevencounties
14-11-2008, 21:17
Fast, noisy and you really need eye protection and a firm grip-best done outside as the chips do fly everywhere!
how about one of these?
http://www.classichandtools.com/acatalog/King-Arthurs-Tools.html
basicly its a chainsaw chain around a disk that fits an angle grinder.
pete