There are several types of discs available now days that all have a specific purpose and while they all fit the grinder, they have very different ways of removing the wood as they work. These discs can be sorted into a few simple categories that we list below. Cutting discs Planing discs Rotating rasps Burred…
Yes, every wood has the potential for spalting, however some wood species are more susceptible to the fungal attack that creates the patterning. Both hard and soft woods can be spalted, and the availability of each of these comes down to the typical location where that particular tree grows naturally. Softwoods will spalt quickly while…
For decades, maybe even centuries, the natural patterns and intricate details that are exhibited in wood that has spalting within it has captivated the hearts and minds of the creative wood worker. The feature that we call spalting is a natural process and is one that allows us to capture a snap shot of that…
Turning spalted wood can be dangerous, and potentially carries more risk to the wood turner than clean wood does. Many people correctly question the safety of the fungal spores that can be released as you turn the work piece however there are other risks that are just as important to be mindful of, and these…
The last few years have seen a flood of wood carving attachments that fit onto a grinder and majority of these have been aimed directly at the hobby woodworker. While the idea sounds interesting and even appealing to some of us, the question remains… Is it safe to carve wood with a grinder? No, it…