avengers63 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 I was watching Perry's build diary on YouTube and saw him using something to carve the top, forearm bevel, and the belly cut. It LOOKED like an angle grinder, so I went shopping. I couldn't find any heads/disks/whatever that said they were for wood; everything was for metal. So.... 1) If it wasn't an angle grinder, what is it? 2) If it was, which head would be used? I'd think the ones designed for metal would take off wood way too fast. 3) What power tool do YOU use to make said cuts? I'm not interested in doing the heavy work by hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova9 Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 (edited) I was watching Perry's build diary on YouTube and saw him using something to carve the top, forearm bevel, and the belly cut. It LOOKED like an angle grinder, so I went shopping. I couldn't find any heads/disks/whatever that said they were for wood; everything was for metal. So.... 1) If it wasn't an angle grinder, what is it? 2) If it was, which head would be used? I'd think the ones designed for metal would take off wood way too fast. 3) What power tool do YOU use to make said cuts? I'm not interested in doing the heavy work by hand. If you want to carve contours on a body using an angle grinder, you need some flap sanding disks. Like these: Clicky! Edited May 8, 2008 by Supernova9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Was it One of these? I don't do carved tops, but for belly & forearm contours, I use a combination of rasps, spokeshaves & that high speed sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted May 8, 2008 Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 I use an angle grinder and either a flap sanding disk or a sanding disk - easily found attachement that takes plain sandpaper disks. That they're for metal is sort of irrelevant. Picture: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bygde Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 If you go for the flap disk, you should pick one with high grit paper. I don't know what options there are, but an angle grinder with a flap disk sands metal fast, and probably does even more to a piece of wood. An air powered grinder (as DC Ross linked) is probably a better choice, since they are a lot more controllable, and not as harsh as an electric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz tradie Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Flapdisk on a typical 100mm angle grinder. finish off with an orbital sander and you're there. this was done using a flap disc and then orbital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 I usually carve with 80 grit - I want to remove wood, not just sand it; if I'm close to the right shape I shift to the orbital sander at 80 grit (far less agressive) and then 120, 220, 320. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryovanni Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 You can pick up flap discs at Home Depot or Lowes. They remove wood fast so practice a bit, and get used to using it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdw3332 Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 I bought a 4 or 4 1/2" angle grinder from Harbor Freight when I was building my first Strat. It works great, but like others have said, take it slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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