hobby arbor reviews
Price: $139.00
(as of Jan 09, 2025 11:40:17 UTC - Details)
Product Description
Package Dimensions : 5.94 x 4.09 x 2.56 inches; 11.68 ounces
Item model number : PCS.FG.1000
Date First Available : April 27, 2021
Manufacturer : Arbortech
ASIN : B092KJHF9R
Country of Origin : Australia
Mini Ball Gouge - Based on the popular Ball Gouge, this scaled down version enables users to shape smaller radii and get into even tighter spaces. Carve smooth hollows and dips on a smaller scale.
Precision Barrel Carver - Controlled carving on the outside of the barrel can create right angle corners, and provides great access into tight spaces. The Precision Barrel Carver can be used on the side at an angle or upright to bore down into wood.
Precision Drum Sander - Finish where the Barrel Carver leaves off with the Drum Sander’s high and low grit sanders. Ideal for finishing and polishing after carving with the Barrel Carver.
Universal Base - Engineered to fit the Power Carving Unit or any quality 4" - 4.5" angle grinder with a 5/8” spindle. This base will allow users to easily interchange the 3 different precision bits to the grinder, ultimately transforming their angle grinders into precision carving machines. The slim base design provides the precision bits with additional reach.
Reviewer: Nicole Fournier
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Hands down some of the very best tips for carving. I guess you get what u pay for.
Review: I liked everything about them. They also gave me ideas on new designs for carving tips. Very cool . Will order again.
Reviewer: Father of Three
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works Great, Unique in the Market Place, and not Overpriced
Review: I really enjoy this Arbortech product, of which I own many. It give me the ability to remove a lot of material quickly and accurately. My only complaint is the cutting edge should be easier to resharpen.
Reviewer: Will Fawkes
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Unique tools.
Review: I wish that they would expand their offerings. These things are great. Amazing possibilities for wood shaping and textures.
Reviewer: Lobo67Z12abc
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Why so expensive?
Review: I have several Arbortech tools. These are solid tools. Heavy and well made. But .... when the blades get dull, which is @ 20 hours on oak (oak IS pretty hard), the replacement blades are nearly the cost of the new tool - IF arbor tech has any. I was told I couldn't get one part because the ship was caught in a storm. (?)Also to change some parts you have to find a box-end wrench that fits. You are given allen wrenches, but you also need the box-end. So three tools to change one tool, of which you get two?? They work, but the kick-back is substantial, so be careful. Essential knit-mail gloves (they'll go right through leather) and eye protection. Expect delivery delays; they use FSPS.
Reviewer: Keep Me Wired
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wood cutter extrodinaire
Review: Love them work well glad I bought them oops they were a Fathers day gift
Reviewer: Robert C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: All the Accessories are precision made for wood carving on just about all side grinders.
Review: Get more sanding barrels. You'll wear out them out quickly. That's to be expected.
Reviewer: Jeff L
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing tool
Review: Killer add-on for the Arbortech carving system. Used for this project, including the texture on the top section.
Reviewer: danno
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not as amazing as Iâd hoped
Review: Iâm relatively new to power carving. I use an angle grinder to hog wood, and I have a rotary tool for details. I thought this set would be an awesome intermediary between the two. The mini ball gouge is smaller than Iâd anticipated, and itâs tough to control. It has a tendency to bounce around, and is not great for details. Feels nothing like a nice burr. Does not feel like a precision tool to me, but could be my inexperience. The barrel carver has been a bit easier to get the hang of, and is nice for carving details on convex surfaces. I imagine I will get the most use out of the sander but havenât spent much time with it yet.Ultimately, for the price Iâm not sure where this set gets you. Spend the same amount on a decent rotary tool and a good burr and I think you can get more âprecisionâ.
Reviewer: Alvin Troop
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: would like if it could reach a bit lower into gouging
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Picture Shows 4 pieces, but you get only 3 pieces
Customers say
Customers appreciate the precision of the carving tips. They find them useful for carving details on convex surfaces and a great addition to the Arbortech carving system. The accessories are well-made and solid tools that provide good value for money.
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