The Graff Speedcutter & Termit 115mm Blades

[@ianvicedomini2648]

I was quite impressed by the demonstration and the two blades Mike. You did well for the first time of use mate

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Ian, appreciate you watching and commenting. Cheers Mike

[@s.o.5582]

I always keep one on my grinder. Saves time when I chainsaw a bowl blank with a corner that's a little to big to clear the bed ways. It is very aggressive.. almost scary. lol I try to go slow, and I wear a face shield as well.

[@NickSpirov]

I also use it for that! Got the 115 cm so it fits my battery grinder, which is not used for more serious cutting anyway. Together with the light grinder makes a very handy tool.

[@MikeWaldt]

I am very impressed with its performance, but practice needed to control it. Cheers Mike

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Mike...informative video....2 points....you should bring the guard round a little to protect your fingers on the handle , it also makes the angle of cut easier....second point...I was very dissapointed with the end of the video...I know you probably didn't have time to show the whole carving process but I feel you could have put some pictures up at the end to show us the completed Rampant Stag carving or was it a bear on its hind legs ( difficult to tell at that early stage ) ...yours in anticipation of the final pics.....All the best.....Andy

[@rickpalechuk4411]

Definitely a stag, definitely. Cheers

[@stevenjobbins2600]

Strange I was damn sure it was a Mallard on a pond

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Andy ... and LMAO mate. It actually ended up as a flock of sheep a shepherd and sheep dog ... but I didn't want to show off!!!! Cheers Mike

[@bobthecat6188]

I ve not carved anything ,but I was impressed with your Simon hope carving jig ,it looks very useful , thanks

[@Ronalcock1]

I have one of these but not the finer blades that you have, yes I agree they are very agressive. Lovely slippers Mike. Ron in the UK

[@WilliamHuntLatheCraft]

The are woodturners Safety Sliipers Ron. Made by Marks and Spencer.

[@MikeWaldt]

They are very useful blades Ron, the "slippers" are my Indestructables work shoes, complete with steel powecap :) Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Lmao .... sorry ... but they ain't William 🤣🤣

[@Bramsshed1913]

Good demonstration Mike and I would seriously consider purchasing the speed cutting disc. Cheers Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Bram and thanks for watching ... the blades certainly are effective bits of kit. Cheers mate Mike

[@OldManTony]

That’s brilliant Mike. I’ve never tried power carving before, now I feel like I want to try it!

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Tony appreciate you watching mate Cheers Mike

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks for the review Mike, looks like good blades. Take care

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Val Cheers Mike

[@alanmullock381]

Good bits of kit Mike,thanks for sharing!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching Alan Cheers Mike

[@woodturningwithDave]

Good demonstration Mike Thanks for showing

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Dave. Take care Mike

[@WilliamHuntLatheCraft]

Thanks for the very objective review, Mike. I have been building up some power carving assets this year and not really got around to using them. The Graff tools look far more aggressive than those I have, which would be an asset to start off any project. Just looked up the price of these and surprising cheap enough to get them both and have them on standby. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

I was impressed with the amount of wood it chewed through with ease William ... but it needs care and practice to get the most fom it. Cheers Mike

[@ErikAnderson1]

looks like a good power carving roughing tool

[@MikeWaldt]

It's very effective Erik that's for sure. Cheers Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

That’s been a very interesting video, Mike. We’ve been thinking about how we might find an affordable way into power carving. Thanks for showing us these implements.

[@MikeWaldt]

As always Graham, thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Mike

[@conejomalvado6280]

Hey Mike, Great video as usual. I'm interested in the setup you have with the chuck mounted on some sort of gimbal and that mounted on the tool rest. It looks to be very useful. Can you elaborate on it or do a video? Thanks.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Conejo and thank you, here's the link to the video on the Simon Hope Carving Jig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/horHi56ce52YhNk Cheers Mike

[@icespeckledhens]

Very good review on the carving discs. It could be useful in pen turning and I'm glad you didn't cut through your carving jig. I tried a similar disc and nearly cut though a 3" bowl blank until I got used to it.😃😃 Take care James

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi James ... very aggressive blade, but feel with practice, and in the right hands (not mine) it could be very useful. Cheers Mike

[@nikgiak2994]

It does kick alot, even with the right angle and slow movements. Like 4:37 .The kicks are very unpredictable. I bought one, it does remove alot of materials very fast. For carving I recommend the Kutzall Extreme. 0 Kickbacks. Thank you for the review Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for your thoughts and watching Nik.

[@WolfRidgeWoodworking]

Great video Mike!! I've been thinking about making a dough bowl and that blade would be perfect. Cheers - Ed

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Ed, be careful as it is very aggressive. Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@bassrun101]

Garry not Linda. Mike, would it work to mill a flat spot for a faceplate on the bark face of a log?

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Garry ... with care and practice it would easily do that mate. Cheers Mike

[@stephengriffith1605]

Hi Mike Just wondering if it gave any kick back while you where cutting both bits of timber

[@NickSpirov]

No kickback, it goes through the wood as if it is styrofoam.

[@MikeWaldt]

No Stephen, but it can dig in and "skate", so light pressure needed always. Cheers Mike

[@leeclarke3443]

That's a great piece of Cherry there Mike shame to chop it up could have gotten a few decent pen blanks out of it, but again another good informative video and its great to see you back in youtube land you have been missed

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Lee, the cherry was severely cracked ... so no real foul :) Cheers Mike

[@josephwise485]

Mike, I recently saw a vid by Pierre Lussier{ spelling }, where he used the graff cutter with his turning. It is a very aggressive tool.

[@MikeWaldt]

Seen it also Joseph, and in the right hands (not mine) it is extremely effective. Cheers Mike

[@thevillagewoodturners3879]

Hi mike will you be getting the on/off switch fixed on your lathe anytime soon lol.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... hopefully! Cheers Mike

[@sidmatheny8500]

I could really make a mess with that! LOL Thanks for the video Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... thanks for watching Sid. Cheers Mike

[@timothyhoyt8215]

Thanks Mike looks like a handy thing to have hanging around. Was that a Cuckoo Clock I heard? It sure did sound like one. My grand parents had one and I thought of them when I heard it. Take Care Tim

[@MikeWaldt]

No Timothy ...was my damned phone :) Cheers Mike

[@huwdavies5264]

Hi Mike, Nice insight to the capabilities of the two blades. Power carving is not something I would imagine ever getting into but just one question, we don't normally know where the nails are in a piece of wood so how does the Speedcutter cope with nails if it comes across one during its job. Cheers, Huw

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Huw, judging by the way it sliced through those two 3" nails I don't think there would be a problem. Cheers Mike

[@Secondlifeofwoodturning]

Fire in the hole! Mike is using a termit 💣😁 Next great video 👌

[@MikeWaldt]

Lmao 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers Mike

[@Scott1985-]

Hello Mike Great Review on the Speedcutter Blaze and Good Piece of Kit Thank You for sharing Buddy 👍 Myself Need Alots Practice it Look Bit Dangerous for me One Wrong Move 😨

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Scott, care and light touch is essential for sure. Cheers Mike

[@Scott1985-]

@@MikeWaldt Thanks Mike How A you Buddy Am From Glasgow. Yorkshire is Beautiful Part of the Countryside I need to visit they again not been since a boy. November going be Hard Month 3 Years since my Girlfriend passed away with cancer. She would being 34 This Year We Know each other since we where 5 year old Born on the same year. My 6 Year old Daughter Took it Really bad trying to be Strong for her it hard

[@GordonRock1]

Interesting, Mike, but as I'm a bit accident prone and quite fond of my fingers I think I will pass on these. 😀😀😀

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... definitely much care needed mate ... good fun though. As always thanks for watching Gord Cheers Mike

[@tomcartmill401]

Hey Mike, you just did the same as most of us would do. ha ha. Turners not carvers, most of us anyway.

[@MikeWaldt]

Very true Tom ... 😉👍 Cheers Mike

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

Looks useful for some uses, don't think it is something I would use.

[@MikeWaldt]

Handy but care needed when using. Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@AuSMaDDoG1]

Looks way to dangerous to me , I will stick with using my Arbortech tools for any carving and quick wood removal. But thanks for sharing Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for your thoughts snd watching Tony. Cheers Mike

[@peterparr3003]

You're right mate you are not a carver LOL. Nice to see you chilling out, keep smiling.

[@MikeWaldt]

That's the truth for sure Peter ... lol Cheers Mike

[@1BlackSheep]

Think I'll stick with my Arbortech tools

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks for watching though Geassguy. Cheers Mike

[@martinwest2722]

Didn’t you just release a shop safety video? No thanks, way too dangerous.

[@MikeWaldt]

That was in relation to Woodturning Martin not carving, table saw use, or anything else ... just Woodturning. Thanks for watching and commenting Cheers Mike