In this video, learn tips and techniques from the CEO and co-founder of Arbortech, Kevin Inkster. Check out the TURBOPlane playlist for more inspirational videos and support content.
I just purchased and installed the TurboPlane, but it is not cutting the way it shows here, and there are definitely no wood chips - it throws a fine dust. When I feel the 'blades', they are not sharp. When the product comes, is it necessary to sharpen the blades first?
Hi Angela, I highly reccomend you take a look at our Tips and Techniques video which can be found in the 'TURBO Plane' playlist here on CZcams, or by visiting our website. It seems like you might need a little help to get going. Let me know how you go with the video. Thanks :)
Hey Dawn! I would suggest it runs at a speed in the 9000 RPM - 12,000 RPM range. Also, you may be working on end-grain, which can make it a little hard to control. Feel free to shoot us an email with more information, and our team can assist. Cheers!
G'day mate l have small problem with my mini turbo, been using it for a few years now off and on its great bought it from carbatec in Brisbane the problem is l can't loosen the fasteners to rotate or replace the cutter blades tried everything l can think of soaking, heat, a light tap took it to an engineer no joy all the other tools work fine no problems The ball gouge l can rotate and replace.Any suggestions?
I see that you strongly recommend place the guard a 45° in order to operate the tool safely. However, if you uses it to plane a surface, I asume you should place the tool just flat on the surface, shouldn't you? If so, I underdstand that there is a higher risk, because you are using que whole disk, including the sector where it is dangerous. Am I tight? how can I manage to deal with that risk?
Hi there, we always recommend that you use the guard, with a bit of practice you will be able to plane the surface reasonably flat. If you are hoping to get the surface flat and need extra control then the TurboPlane can be used with our Power Carving Unit (link below). This comes with a Levelling Guide that allows for precise depth adjustment and is perfect for levelling off small and large areas. czcams.com/video/QH5hgWzBPLc/video.html
I just purchased and installed the TurboPlane, but it is not cutting the way it shows here, and there are definitely no wood chips - it throws a fine dust. When I feel the 'blades', they are not sharp. When the product comes, is it necessary to sharpen the blades first?
Hi Angela, I highly reccomend you take a look at our Tips and Techniques video which can be found in the 'TURBO Plane' playlist here on CZcams, or by visiting our website. It seems like you might need a little help to get going. Let me know how you go with the video. Thanks :)
What rpm are you running this at to gain control of tool. Just purchased one of these for a project and this thing grabs and jumps all over
Hey Dawn! I would suggest it runs at a speed in the 9000 RPM - 12,000 RPM range. Also, you may be working on end-grain, which can make it a little hard to control. Feel free to shoot us an email with more information, and our team can assist. Cheers!
G'day mate l have small problem with my mini turbo, been using it for a few years now off and on its great bought it from carbatec in Brisbane the problem is l can't loosen the fasteners to rotate or replace the cutter blades tried everything l can think of soaking, heat, a light tap took it to an engineer no joy all the other tools work fine no problems The ball gouge l can rotate and replace.Any suggestions?
Hey Ed, can you shoot us an email info@arbortechtools.com - we can help you out with this one. Cheers.
Will do cheers mate 👍
I see that you strongly recommend place the guard a 45° in order to operate the tool safely. However, if you uses it to plane a surface, I asume you should place the tool just flat on the surface, shouldn't you? If so, I underdstand that there is a higher risk, because you are using que whole disk, including the sector where it is dangerous. Am I tight? how can I manage to deal with that risk?
Hi there, we always recommend that you use the guard, with a bit of practice you will be able to plane the surface reasonably flat. If you are hoping to get the surface flat and need extra control then the TurboPlane can be used with our Power Carving Unit (link below). This comes with a Levelling Guide that allows for precise depth adjustment and is perfect for levelling off small and large areas.
czcams.com/video/QH5hgWzBPLc/video.html
Will the dust shield work with other grinders?
Hi there! The "dust shield" only comes with our Power Carving Unit, and we cannot guarantee that it will fit on other angle grinders.