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.
Arbortech mini grinder vs merlin 2.
He recommended the arbortec mini grinder that is much more heavy duty.
You can do everything from rough shaping to fine detailing.
The arbortech mini grinder has 710 watts of power so you can achieve more in less time.
It is an all surface 3 edge tungsten carbide disc has a 2 50mm diameter x 10mm center x 5 32 4mm thickness and fits the merlin2 miniature angle 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.
Perfect for burls busts relief carving totem poles and even carving soft stone.
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This freehand power carving tool is easy to use.
Compare the amperage ratings on the two and you will see there is no comparison.
Variable speed was the last major feature the competition primarily the merlin 2 from king arthur had over the mini grinder.
Love my arbortech however i have adapted a 2 king arthur carbide wheel.
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Arbortech mini carver merlin miniature wood carver proxxon long neck grinder this coarse blue thin flat profile disc part 10087 is a part of the nick agar signature series.
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.