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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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I guess my first question would be about the arbor you plan to attach it to? Are we talking like typical grinder 90 degree tool I'd use to grind down welds? Or are you thinking of some other solution?

My first thought was of this hanging on a bench grinder... I pictured nothing but horror.

If the former. My only advice, be very in control of the tool that thing is used on. It looks like it was designed to eat faces.

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I want to make one of these for my wall.

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

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Thats badass, I'd guess attach it to a standard 90 degree grinder. Then take great care it didn't kick back and eat my face or other body part.

I would suggest working some off cut scrap first to get the hang of the tool. You are going to have to learn to feel for the right speed and flow to get it like you want.

Dont work with fake boards. I can see splinter shredded OSB or cardboard dust coated everything :D

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> Then take great care it didn't kick back and eat my face or other body part.

That's what I'm worried about. From my understanding the grinder is a necessary evil, but it can be incredibly dangerous.

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> Are we talking like typical grinder 90 degree tool I'd use to grind down welds

Yes, it will be attached to a hand grinder like for welds. The piece is rather large. It will be about 4'x5'.