Power Carving Tool Review - Part 2 - Abrasive Disks
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- Welcome to the Carter Wilson Workshop with Bradley Boggs.
In a couple of earlier videos, I jumped into power carving without knowing a whole lot, and bought a lot of different wheels and tools to try out. In an attempt to share what I've learned about them, I've put together a video series discussing them.
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In this video series I cover the following:
Harbor Freight 22 Tooth Carving Disc (like King Arthur's Tools Lancelot)
Kwik Tool Bad Blade Carver
Arbortech TurboPlane
King Arthur's Tools Holey Galahad Flat (Medium)
King Arthur's Tools Holey Galahad Round (Fine)
Harbor Freight Carbide Cup Wheel
Harbor Freight Backing Pad & Resin Fiber Sanding Disc
Bosch Variable Speed Grinder
Dewalt Grinder
Milwaukee Grinder
Festool RAS115
Festool RO90
Nice edit, audio and presentation in this series of videos. Thanks for these!
Really enjoy your videos mate. A shame you don't get as many views as others. Well informed, not biased reviews. Love it. Wood is good.
Thank you for great reviews. I’m just starting in wood working and want to make a carousel horse. Your information will help me greatly.
I do aluminum casting and like to do free form shapes. This video is very helpful, thank you.
Good review on these tools. I use most of these and this is a great review that covers all the wheels and would be great for anyone interested in buying any of these. He does and nice job and adding what it would be used best for.
Thanks for this demo! However, it would really be nice to see these comparisons done using a few different species of hardwoods, (Oak, Walnut, Cherry, Ash, Mesquite, maybe even Bamboo (flooring), etc.,....
(and, perhaps some could be used to carve softer stones?...Soapstone, Marble Alabaster, sandstone, Lava rock,....?]
I agree - that would be pretty sweet. That would be a hell of a test to do with this many wheels (and expensive). I do have some future tests planned - I can’t do as many samples as you’re talking about but I may do a softwood and a hardwood for each wheel at least. Plus the ones meant for stone are usually specially designated for stone which I don’t really have a use for.
That harbor freight carbide cup wheel is exactly what I was searching for.
Good that I came across this clip of yours as I am looking to buy the king arthur ones and was going for the round ones in fine and medium, but now you said the flat ones are better I think I will start with these and get the round ones later. Good video.
Thanks for posting these videos. I’m actively researching what would be best for my needs - you have been extremely helpful....and you seem like a nice guy too...😉
Great review Bradley, I feel the urge to carve now!
Good review(s) and thank you for upping them! I was struggling to understand the differences between the Arbortech and Galahad products via reading descriptions and that didn't go so well, and your vids really lay it out perfectly.
Those abrasives seem to offer decent control, but what a crazy mess they must make!
I have been turning bowls for years now I want to try carving. A few hundred should be enough to get me started.
This is exactly what I was looking for. Great reviews!! Thanks for taking the time to share such great videos saving all of us time and more importantly money!
I’m subscribing!
Glad it was helpful Diego!
Good series of videos. Answered a lot of questions. Thanks.
AWESOME AWESOME video-I am new to this as well and you showed me exactly what I need- Holey Galihad flat med and fine. PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT. You just saved me a ton of time and $$$- Please keep up these great videos. God Bless
Interested in that harbor freight one
Really great vids here. Appreciate you sharing. Keep up the good work!!
Bradley you seem like a nice person.
What type of grinder would you suggest?
Depends - if you’re just starting out and don’t want to spend a whole lot of money, a Ryobi would be a great decent first grinder just to get your feet wet. Otherwise you might consider the variable speed Bosch for maximum versatility. Aside from that, just get to a store and pick the grinders up and see what feels most comfortable to you. Try to figure out if you want a paddle or trigger switch (safer - turns off when you let go) or if you prefer to have a switch that clicks on and stays on (which is my preference but not as safe).
Well presented. Here’s my philosophy about inexpensive tolls (or underwear, or shoes, or cooking utensils): $10 spent on an inferior tool is $10 wasted. I notice the rough cutting of the Harbor Freight tool, which would require lots of sanding. I would certainly spend more money to get the job done right.
Welp I'm taking up power carving. Cheers!
Great set of videos.
Hi Bradley, I'm looking for a grinding wheel to remove plastic coating and smooth up a deck on my boat. Something faster than sanding. There are small copper nail heads involved too. What would you suggest ? Thanks
I can’t say I’ve done such a task, but if I were to attempt it personally, I’d try the Makita Brush Sander (the metal wire brush should do it faster than the plastic bristle one). It’s not a cheap tool but I think it would do the best job. In lieu of that, a more budget friendly option is a Porter Cable Restorer with a wire brush. A much simpler and cheaper approach to both of those specialty tools though, is a paint stripping wheel for a grinder. Those are available at any home center/hardware store for under $20.
Very helpful👍
thanks for the video! I just bought the lancelot and it is quite scary! I think I'll try that harbor freight abrasive disc. Over time, have you noticed if they get gummed up with wood? I tried a kutzall rotary burr, but found it became caked with wood too fast, and the methods given to clean it were not really effective.
I’ve cleaned wheels out a few ways. Probably my favorite is with a steel or brass bristled brush (usually available online or in the welding section of the home center, or at welding supply stores). Aside from that, a torch can also be used to burn the stuck fibers. Do so at your own risk, but it can be effective. If you do that though, don’t hold the torch in one spot for too long or you could damage the wheel, either by changing the hardness/tempering properties of the wheel, or by ruining whatever it is that bonds the carbide teeth to the wheel.
How long did they last?
Another great video!!!
My father took a liking to power carving because he got his hands on 3 carbide wheels with different grits.
How does that holey galahan compare to something like the turbo plane in terms of hogging out material in bowl type shapes? I've got a kutzall course that I love but need to remove more material quickly on bigger projects
+Treesner the Holey Galahad and Kutzall are pretty comparable. For hogging out a LOT of material on big projects, you might want to check out the Lancelot (or Harbor Freight equivalent) or the turbo plane. Lancelot is a lot faster, but the turbo plane is plenty capable and feels safer to operate and easier to control, so I'd probably lean towards a turbo plane.
Thanks for the great reviews.
I hope you can help
I need to know what kind of grinder I can purchase
I went to Home Depot and they told me that the one they have is for metal not for woodworking
Could you please advise
Hey there - unfortunately the associates at Home Depot aren’t always the most knowledgeable. There really isn’t a “woodworking” specific grinder. For the most part, angle grinders are incredibly versatile tools used for metalwork, woodworking, tile work, concrete work, etc.. Generally speaking, you’ll want to look at a few things - first - what feels good in your hand. Second - what switch style do you prefer? Paddle switches (where the grinder isn’t in unless you’re holding the switch down) are indeed safest of the switch styles. Aside from those things, power is a big differentiator. If it’s corded, look at the amperage rating. Higher amps = higher power (generally anyway). Cordless grinders are awesome, but they can chew through a lot of batteries in a short amount of time, and they tend to be a lot heavier.
@@BradleyMakesThings thank you for the advice
thanks man nice video. i found the blade i needed to test a project.
Making 20 x 37 or bigger US flags that are 3d like as if they were flying (waves)
What kind of wheel would you recommend?
It it were be I’d get one coarse abrasive-type wheel (KIng Arthur Holey Galahad or Kutzall equivalent, and then a flap wheel in a higher grit like 120 or 180, then follow that with an orbital sander (with a foam backing pad if you have one).
Great review
nice job, you can be proud of your self
very helpful. thanks man!
Thank you
Great info.
Please, wehr can I by this in Germany?
Thank you. A big help.
I’m glad it was helpful!
Could not get to Harbor Freight any faster. Thank you
neat, thx , so pricey, I think I need a HF visit
Great thx
nice
bowls bowls bowls bowls aaaarrrggghhhh
Telling people that the Harbour Freight garbage, is better than a burr disk, is just proof of how little you know. Buy Saburrtooth or Kutzall extreme.
Hi Robert, I see your comments here and did receive the original longer version talking about you not being a TH-cam wannabe. My comment in regards to you not having any videos was more aimed at the “let carvers teach carving” comment. By all means, teach us! You’ll find that making videos on TH-cam (or at least making them well) takes a lot of effort actually. The irony here is that we agree about the chainsaw wheel. My opinion certainly has become more critical of it since I’ve made this video, having heard from folks who’ve had close calls or injuries from that wheel. I looked up your Facebook page - you are indeed very talented! If you ever do decide to teach on TH-cam I’d happily be your first subscriber. As for why I made my series of videos, it was in response to a personal need I had - I wished someone would compare different options so I could at least get some small sense of what would be good for me. It wasn’t there, so I did something about it. And you know what, its been helpful to a lot of people. Now, you’re upset that my knowledge is sub par - the challenge is on you to put in the effort to share the knowledge you find lacking. I’d happily learn from you.
@@BradleyMakesThings check out the DBX cutter if you want a good removal tool. I am sorry if I was harsh i get real mad about that chainsaw disk. As for abrasive disks, I am a Saburrtooth fan and hate holes as they are just missing teeth in my opinion. There are loads of pro carvers doing what you attempted here and good for you for trying, but some advice no matter how well intended can be dangerous. Check out Carver Kings on you tube Paul Frenette shows proper use of the lancelot in one video. I will be starting a channel after my surgery heals. just a hernia from wrestling logs. Again i am sorry for being harsh.