Side grinder

[ddt]

Hi,
Not sure if my question should be in here, or if it would come under the chainsaw forum! Anyway,,,,,,Has anyone used the "chainsaw" type cutter head that fits (attaches) to a side grinder? If so the pros and cons of it. Also does anyone use the 'proxxen" or "arbortech" tools with the chainsaw head? And comments about them. And on a related note, can you still buy the old fashioned """"U""" shaped draw knives, and do they make a small adz,(hatchet sized)? Looking for a tool and or equipment to hollow out bowls. Prefer non-power if it is available. Thanks for any and all comments, ddt

[DiamondWillow]

Arbortech works great, the chain saw type of cutter teeth scare me....
Gene

[cut up]

You really have to be careful with those chainsaw heads. On one seaseon of Extreme Home Makeover, one guy was using one. He removed the guard for extra cutting depth and lost control, ripped up his hand real bad. I don't remember for sure, but I think it cut some tendons. He had to leave the show for recovery and physical therapy.
I know my grip isn't that good, so there won't be one in my shop unless someone else is using it.
Michael

[davidinsarasota]

I use the King Arthur's Tools "Lancelot" chainsaw wheel quite a bit. Love it. It is basically a pole saw chain with teeth on every link instead of every other as with normal chains. It does not kick back, but watch out for loose clothes--it'll grab ya.

Here are links to the U shaped inshave and KAT website.

Wood Working Tools Woodworking Tool Power Wood Working Tools Dust Extractor For Woodworking Specialty

Buy Traditional Pattern Inshaves, Carving/Other - Woodcraft.com

[Mudbone]

I have the arbortech "tuffcut" and it does great but as said, have to be careful. I also have their wood crafter disk (I think its called), its a 4 1/2" disk with the edges cut and molded exactly like a chainsaw. I wanted the 1 peice instead of the disk and chain. I am happy with both, but were somewhat expensive. My tool of choice for hogging is a 1/4" shank straight line router bit. Its about 2" round with 3 carbide teeth and I use it on my pneumatic die grinder. Yes you have to hold on tight but with any of them you do. Also do not remove any gards or you will be asking for trouble. PS this is my first time writing on this board!!

[schizoidlogger]

Hi Side Grinder,
I use an electric chain saw (Stihl) with a quarter tip for bowl work. I drilled a hole through the bar about 6 inches back from the tip and mounted an angle grinder handle to it. It gives great control and kickback is not a problem. It has an advantage over a conventional angle grinder in that you can get into tight spots and make a variety of cuts. Of course I doubt if this modification is "approved". If you want to get fancy you could put a guard over the exposed chain other than the business end. I haven't had any problems but be aware of loose clothing. The saw has a chain brake and I use this to turn it on and off so if there is a problem you can stop it immediately, plus you have two handed control. Another advantage is that if you use vegetable oil as a chain lubricant there is virtually no dust problem. Unscrew the handle and you have your chainsaw back.
Thanks,
Merv