I used a right angle grinder with a new metal cutting disk to shape my latest cedar paddle. Now THAT was scary. Can't beat the grinder for removing material fast.

> Sound like a good innovation.

> I've used a right angle grinder with a sanding disk which works well too
> but is kindof scary. It tends to dig in and requires a carful touch to
> control

> I now use a peice of old bandsaw blade that i attacked with a file to make
> a flexible serrated knife. I made two wood handles for the ends. I use it
> to saw out chunks and as a scraper to do intermeiate shaping. I use coarse
> sandpaper for the final touchup. This is my weapon of choice.