Cutting a forearm contour & tummy cut

[Cagey]

I've seen furniture makers use those discs to great effect for hogging out butt cheek impressions on chair seats or arm contours. Very fast and effective tool, although I'm sure it's like you say - if you're not careful, you can go too far in a real hurry or do some non-reversible damage.

 

[DangerousR6]

I used to use the more traditional 'carving' method of rasps, files, spokeshave, and then finish it off with sand paper. it took about 60 - 90 minutes to get ready for the sandpaper. I now utilize a Lancelot disk in my electric angle grinder as the first roughing step, and can be ready to finish off with sandpaper in about 20 minutes (yes, you see correctly ... that is a chainsaw blade made to fit a 4" angle grinder)

I don't recommend this tool to those who have issues handling a screwdriver or hand drill (you know who you are - you're the one who has a cork on the end of your fork) ... BUT ... if you are skilled with hand tools and also take care for working safely, this can be a great addition to your shop arsenal. I've had mine for several years now, and about it when both the disk and angle grinder were on sale at Harbor Freight. I believe my total investment was right around $50US

all the best,

R

Power tools are awesome, but you screwed up and cut the contour on the wrong side.... :doh:

 

[SkuttleFunk]

[quote author=DangerousR6]
Power tools are awesome, but you screwed up and cut the contour on the wrong side.... :doh:
[/quote]

I know, but after I hid it with a little paint nobody noticed

  :laughing3:

all the best,

R