Arbortech Mini Grinder Vs Merlin

Arbortech has taken one of its most popular woodcarving tools to the next level.

Arbortech mini grinder vs merlin.

Love my arbortech however i have adapted a 2 king arthur carbide wheel. He recommended the arbortec mini grinder that is much more heavy duty. Variable speed was the last major feature the competition primarily the merlin 2 from king arthur had over the mini grinder. The arbortech is an angle grinder with an extension and a small wheel attached making it much safer than an ordinary grinder and a bigger disk.

Compare the amperage ratings on the two and you will see there is no comparison. The carbide blade for the mini grinder is excellant for hard woods and it comes with an adapter for the blade and with that adaptor you can attach the small sabur tooth disks. Perfect for burls busts relief carving totem poles and even carving soft stone. The mini carver is the newest version of the mini grinder taking one of our most popular wood carving tools to the next level.

With additional features and functionality the mini carver is now even better at taking users through rough shaping sculpting and sanding stages seamlessly. Ideal for medium wood removal and detailed carving. The latest addition to the arbortech power carving range is packed with new features. With additional features and functionality the mini carver is now even better at taking users seamlessly through rough shaping sculpting and sanding stages.

The arbortech mini grinder has 710 watts of power so you can achieve more in less time. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. I agree with the observations about the merlin that it does not live up to expectations based on promised performance buttt i find it extremely valuable for very delicate sanding at slow speeds. The merlin2 mini angle grinder is built to meet the needs of woodturners and woodcarvers.

You could argue that the merlin2 still wins in the weight department which at a featherlight 550g is seven times lighter but the mini carver has 7 and a half times more power. Terry scott told me the proxxon unit was pretty light in the gears and that he had burned 2 of the units up and said he thought the merlin 2 was marginally better by about 30.