Using the Arbortech ball gouge and Arbortech mini carver.

Using the Arbortech ball gouge and Arbortech tech mini carver
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[@sheikhkhalid5969]

I use the ball gouge for making bowls and end grain planters. I like using Black&Decker angle grinder, because that has an extra screw-in hole for the handle. With handle on the back, you are only working a flat-triangle of forces. While with the handle on either side, you have to work a pyramid of forces, which is a little squirrelly I thought. I wish the B&D grinder came with a grip switch like the Bauer.

[@dojifly]

Go Vols. Great to see father and son working together.

[@tashapalmer4519]

Just bought the ball gouge, thanks heaps for the demo 😊

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Awesome! You’re welcome

[@j4bright]

Good video

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Thank you !

[@ladykenja2700]

- Awesome. Thanx 4 sharing. Looks like something I'd like to have but wonder how much strength it takes to manage the tool.

[@inatovrustam]

Guys, thank you very much! =)

[@tomhollingsworth9328]

I would like to know what you think of the ball gouge after a year, and if you have a recommendation for the top one or two tools you would use to carve a bowl with for people on a budget.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Hi Tom . The ball gouge was a gift for my Dad . I haven’t used it since the video. I do not carve many bowls. I have turned a couple on my large but that’s about it .

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

How ever I can see that gouge and maybe a sphere burr from saburrtooth being a good combination for bowl making. You would also need a die grinder and and angle grinder for those bits .

[@robinshane4661]

I’m new to wood working. I’m wondering why you don’t wear breathing protection? Is it not necessary when working with wood? Are you not concerned about the microfibers getting into your lungs or is it not an issue? I’m just starting to watch you, and I like your videos. I have a how and why approach to learning, so I ask a lot of questions. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question and for sharing your talents.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I do I wear RZ masks

[@robinshane4661]

@@KyleHallwoodworker oh okay. I’m a silversmith and lapidary, and there are so many rocks that are toxic to breathe when cutting and polishing. I wasn’t sure if wood was the same. I really appreciate that you actually got back to me. I’m looking forward to learning more from your channel.

[@maizevagastien8399]

Sweet video. If you could only have one or the other which one would it be?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

For me it’s the Arbortech mini carver.

[@samanartworks]

I’ve got Arbortech mini carver, but when I attached Saburrtooth 2” dounat disc weel, It keeps getting loos, I’m pretty sure I tightened it up, but it still doesn’t work, would you mind to make a video changing this attachments? Thanks in advanced

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I had the same problem. I actually made the hole bigger on a small washer then put the 2” disc on then the washer then the screw to tighten. The washer hole needs to be slightly bigger than the hole in the 2” disc . Hope that makes sense .

[@chompers11]

Do you like using a die grinder or this more? Are they similar?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

This is a tool I gave my dad . I like the die grinder for carving and detailing pieces . This tool set up is better for bowls

[@chompers11]

@@KyleHallwoodworker great, I've been planning on getting a die grinder for a while now and was worried I needed 2 tools. Do you think variable speed is necessary for one or no?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

@@chompers11 not necessary but I can see the benefits if it was variable speed

[@tmise50]

Very nice! All in all how do you like the Arbortech tools?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I like them . I use the mini carver a lot . My dad has the power gouge

[@hachimimerzouk8952]

Is it available in Algeria?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

You would have to check their site

[@rebeccamiller42]

Is this less dangerous than a regular grinder attachment? I'm excited to carve, but won't buy the dangerous stuff.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Well all power tools and carving tools have a certain level of danger . I don’t think this is any worse . I definitely recommend staying away from the chainsaw wheel that goes on an angle grinder. Those are probably the most dangerous. Also get a grinder with a paddle switch it’s the safest

[@rujonesin1]

@@KyleHallwoodworker I was cutting a stone top with a grinder and a diamond wheel on it. It got bound up and jumped out of my hand. Because I had the switch style the wheel remained running as it cut into my hand. Narrowly missed cutting through a tendon connecting my thumb to my hand. That could have been avoided by the paddle switch so I second the motion on those being a lot safer.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

I have always used the switch style and I’m slowly changing to the paddle

[@evilevilrick]

Looks like the ball gouge is a little hard to control. Did it feel like that when you were using it?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Yeah it is . It has the to be at the right angle . I think with some practice it could prove to be a useful tool . Kinda like anything else

[@Beeautifullifefarm]

It actually isn't at all. It just has a learning period so that you know the angle to use. If you do it wrong it will pull or bounce

[@NolanTyrrell]

Arbortech tools are great. I have most of them. They beat every power carving tool I've yet come across. Including King Arthurs tools which tend to clog up. I haven't needed to sharpen anything yet and our eucalypts are extremely hard. Mostly You just rotate the cutting edge with the tool supplied. Cutting edges are doublesided and rotateable. You control the grab with the angle of attack. Even the four inch tools are controlleable.

[@Leoholmes]

You seem to be using a foot vice, I haven't seen one before (Australia) but looks interesting, what is it called?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

It’s called a jawhorse

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

There should be a link in the description below to one

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

It’s cool to see where people are from thanks for sharing that 👍🏻

[@hedegaard8]

@@KyleHallwoodworker What an interesting name! A jawhorse! Imagine that.

[@phartharder]

I have one and I can not keep it from bouncing all over the place. I have tried different woods and different angles. Just not that impressed for the $$ may be something I am doing

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Yeah we were dealing with the same thing. I was thinking maybe we just needed more practice

[@Beeautifullifefarm]

You are definitely doing it wrong at the moment, it has to do with angles and pressure. Very easy to use once you learn that . Took me about 3 hours of use before I got it to flow smoothly and effectively

[@matte796]

Did you try it on hard hardwood (acacia, pecan/hickory etc) . Most vids I see use fairly soft woods.

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

Nope I did not

[@frankcardenas5270]

Question ? What tool/ equipment do you use to clamp the wood down so that you can carve it?

[@KyleHallwoodworker]

It’s called a jawhorse I usually have an amazon link in the description to them

[@eyeballll]

Another video made with a potato!