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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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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

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Gotcha thanks for the reference. Cool effect, I would use a CNC to get the same effect personally, doing it by hand is going to take a bit of effort, but the grinding wheel you were looking at may work for ya. I have a colleague that hand carves all of his work (similar to yours but he mostly makes bowls and spoons for trade shows) He uses nothing but chisels and knives and a wood lathe. I would figure out a way to ensure you do not go too deep in the grooves and keep it consistent, otherwise this will be a good practice. To make it easier, after gluing up the 2x4s I recommend planing the new board down flat so you won't have the grooves to deal with.

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Working with my hands is relaxing. Making art is relaxing. I don't have a CNC, but would like one someday.