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I've got my next project in mind. I'm thinking about ordering one of these wood grinders for this project. I hear they are dangerous. Have any of you used one to shape a large wood project? Any pointers if so?

I've got my next project in mind. I'm thinking about ordering one of these wood grinders for this project. I hear they are dangerous. Have any of you used one to shape a large wood project? Any pointers if so?

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Not bad for freehand, not sure how much you have to grind/shape. I use a CNC for most shaped items for assembly, but when I want something round I use an old wood lathe.

Some advice for larger pieces, try to use saws to remove most of the material and do not cut too close to your constraints, you can always get closest with sanding over grinding, even though it will take more time, it will look better with less mistakes.

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I'm going to attempt a waving flag design. Some can be cut with a jigsaw but will need shaped with this grinder before being sanded for the final shaping of the eaves in the flag

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So a single piece in the shape of a waving flag? With the grinder contouring the stripes etc? Might be best if you did some detail work with a blow torch with tape/exacto for the stripes. A grinder wheel like that is more for free standing sculptures imo.

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It will be multiple 2x4s cut then viced together for the grinding before being stained and together. Here's a pic of what I'd like to attempt.

https://pic8.co/sh/L7H0zy.jpg