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   James_Buxton | Dec 13, 2009 12:46am | #1

   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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   flairwoodworks | Dec 14, 2009 05:35pm | #2

   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
   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

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   floormeister | Dec 14, 2009 08:11pm | #3

   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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   flairwoodworks | Dec 15, 2009 05:45am | #4

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