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Turbo Shaft IND FG 500 by Arbortech Review

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Revainrating 3.5 out of 5  
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Description of Turbo Shaft IND FG 500 by Arbortech

PERFORMANCE | The ARBORTECH TURBO Shaft wood Cutter is designed for freehand power carving and combines efficiency with exceptional control and safety. VERSATILITY | This woodworking tool is perfect for deep and narrow profiles, detailed sculpting, letter work, template work, signs, text, fluted columns and decorative effects. This grinder shaft adapter is a versatile addition to any woodworker’s arsenal. QUALITY | The wood carving tool is fitted with replaceable carbide teeth for excellent performance and durability even in the hardest timbers. TOOLS | The power shaft easily attaches to any standard 4-4.5′′ angle grinder with a 5/8" spindle. The grinding tool delivers best results in combination with the ARBORTECH Power Carving Unit. INCLUDED | In addition to the cutting tool, an adjustable depth gauge, an Allen key and a Torx key are included.

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Revainrating 3 out of 5

I love Turbo planer

I love Turbo planer but I think I can live without this product. It won't get into hard-to-reach places - you'll need plenty of turning space to angle these cutters properly. It removes wood at a speed I can almost match with my hand tools since I'm trained to use them in a classic way. It's well built and fairly safe to use - unlikely to snag and fly out of your hand, nor likely to be destroyed as quickly as a sharp burr tool can do. I've used it on a well balanced fine grinder and it was…

Pros
  • Rotary tools
Cons
  • Long delivery time

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Tool Functionality in Rotary Tools

I am writing this review primarily about the turboshaft functionality. I feel like the photos can be a bit misleading, as well as the fact that other reviews don't really tell you anything about the tool itself. So here is my brief overview. If you are buying this tool to carve wood and make carved letters as shown in the photos, then this is not your magic solution. The tool has threaded heads on the sides of the shank end. For example, to carve the letter O, you must first drill through…

Pros
  • Power and Hand Tools
Cons
  • Unbelievable Price

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Part of a useful set of common feature woodworking tools IMHO.

Like most arbor angle grinders: Not for the tricky jobs, not for the timid, impatient or not strong enough to own a powerful grinder and push tools. An arbor chopper with powerful attachments is a "two-handed weapon" unless you take risks and follow the manufacturer's recommendations. A robust vise-table layout is also required. Practice, practice, practice! The instructions I've seen for using and modifying or installing tool add-ons are very small and very, very minimal. In addition, spacer…

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  • Power Tools
Cons
  • New Competitors Appeared