--- product_id: 54213870 title: "Ball Gouge" brand: "arbortech" price: "NZ$413" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Arbortech" url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/54213870-ball-gouge store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # 12,000 RPM high-speed carving 30mm precision spherical blade Anti-Grab tech for smooth control Ball Gouge **Brand:** arbortech **Price:** NZ$413 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Carve like a pro, save hours, and own the craft with ARBORTECH Ball Gouge! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ball Gouge by arbortech - **How much does it cost?** NZ$413 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/54213870-ball-gouge) ## Best For - arbortech enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arbortech brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Safety-First Design:** Anti-Grab Technology prevents tool kickback, giving you smooth, confident control every time. - • **Precision Power Carving:** 30mm spherical gouge delivers flawless concave hollows with surgical accuracy. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits most 100mm and 115mm angle grinders—upgrade your existing toolkit instantly. - • **Durability Meets Innovation:** Self-sharpening, rotatable, and replaceable ring blade ensures long-lasting peak performance. - • **Unmatched Speed & Efficiency:** Handles up to 12,000 RPM, slashing carving time from hours to minutes. ## Overview The ARBORTECH Ball Gouge is a 30mm spherical wood carving attachment designed for angle grinders, delivering rapid, precise hollowing of small to medium wooden projects. Featuring a revolutionary self-sharpening, rotatable ring blade with Anti-Grab Technology, it operates safely at speeds up to 12,000 RPM. Compatible with most 100mm and 115mm grinders, this tool transforms tedious hand carving into efficient, professional-grade sculpting. ## Description Product Description The ARBORTECH Ball Gouge provides exceptional control, balance and performance in freehand wood shaping and wood carving. The ball gouge is a spherical shaped grinding attachment that can quickly create hollow, small and concave surfaces. With a diameter of 30 mm, the spherical cutter is ideal for cutting smooth cavities into wooden spoons, small bowls and much more. It can be used perfectly for small to medium sculpting. The tool impresses with its self-sharpening, rotating and exchangeable cutting edge and easy handling and guidance when machining the workpiece, without "digging", thanks to the ARBORTECH anti-grabbing technology. The ball gouge has a revolutionary ring-shaped blade that is self-sharpening, rotatable and interchangeable to provide the greatest possible service life. This woodworking tool is suitable for hobby and professional needs. It is the ideal tool for DIY enthusiasts, sculptors and carvers as well as for carpenters and carpenters. Controllability The ball gouge is designed to provide an exceptional level of control and balance. It features "anti-grab" technology that prevents the chisel from digging too deep into the wood, giving you a higher level of control over the shape and finish of your woodworking project. PERFORMANCE The ball gouge is designed for most standard angle grinders in the formats 100 mm, 115 mm or 125 mm. It can be operated at a speed of up to 12,000 rpm. This makes it the most efficient and powerful tool of its caliber on the market. Versatility Quickly shape concave surfaces on spoons or bowlsEasy hollowing and undercuttingCreate chiseled textures on wooden surfacesCarving in any direction without compromising controllability Box contents The Arbortech Ball Gouge Kit contains 1 x ball gouge, 1 x Ian key TARGET GROUP DIY woodturner Carpenters Sculptor wood artist The wooden cutter attachment can be used for standard 100 mm, 115 mm and 125 mm angle grinders. The cutter delivers best results in combination with the ARBORTECH Power Carving Unit. With variable speed, the robust motor guarantees optimal performance, so that the best grinding and milling results are achieved in combination with the ARBORTECH attachments. In addition, the angle grinder offers additional functions, such as dust removal and unique planing and smoothing. Other attachments for the Arbortech power carving unit OUR STORY Kevin Inkster the inventor and managing director of ARBORTECH founded the company in a small town in Western Australia with a unique tool that took the woodworking industry by storm! After over 30 years, ARBORTECH is still the market leader in the power carving sector. Some of the most famous wood artists worldwide are inspired by the safe and user-friendly tools. Challenging the standard has been integrated into the company's DNA since day one. Kevin's dedication to developing high-class and innovative tools led to the invention of a whole new way of woodworking, now known as power carving. Review: Fantastic carving tool - I did a rustic bowl with the ARBORTECH Ball Gouge it taken me 1 hour for a large bowl to take out the wood inside the bowl if I did by hand taken me 5 hours plus if you buy one you will not regret it its well worth the money it will save you time I'm now buying all of the ARBORTECH tool's now I love the ARBORTECH Ball Gouge fantastic piece of equipment for the angle grinder Review: Very very impressed :) - I hesitated for too long buying one of these. So long as the user knows the basics regarding wood grain, this tool is excellent - like any cutting tool it will slice when the grain is approached in the right direction and tear wood otherwise - in no way a fault of the tool, just the nature of working with wood. The quality is first class, the cutting ring is replaceable, holds a good edge and cuts beautifully. The spindle length is long enough to allow the tool to access tricky areas while being short enough to retain confident control of the tool. I’ve used this on a good battery grinder and also a corded one. The battery one works well (mine runs at around 8600 rpm) but I prefer the additional 3000 rpm offered by the corded model as it allows the tool to flow better through the wood. I can’t really fault this gouge, in fact I am so impressed with it that after 5 minutes use I ordered the smaller one also to give me more options. Well done Arbortech, this is a stellar product. ## Features - PERFORMANCE | The gouge chisel is a spherical shaped wood carving tool that can rapidly hollow small concave surfaces in woodworking projects - QUALITY | The wood carving gouge has a revolutionary, ring shaped blade that is self sharpening, rotatable AND replaceable to provide optimal value and durability and features Anti-Grab Technology, which helps prevent the tool from digging - TARGET GROUP | The wood gouge with a diameter of 30 mm diameter ball-shaped wood cutter is ideal for carving smooth hollows in wooden spoons, small bowls and is useful for small to medium sculpting - TOOLS | The grinding tool fits most standard 100mm (4″) or 115mm (4 1/2″) angle grinders, the Ball Gouge can handle up to a speed of 12,000 RPM – making it the most efficient and high performance wood tool of it’s caliber on the market - INCLUDED | In addition to the sculpting tool attachment for angle grinders, an Allen Key is included ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0752TXPKD | | Best Sellers Rank | 62,699 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 11 in Power Milling Machine Accessories 20 in Wood Chisels 118 in Angle Grinders | | Brand | Arbortech | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,327 Reviews | | Included Components | Allen Key, Ball Gouge | | Item Weight | 0.25 Kilograms | | Item weight | 0.25 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | ARBORTECH PTY LTD | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 12 months. | | Material | Wooden | | Maximum Rotational Speed | 12000 RPM | | Maximum rotational speed | 12000 RPM | | Model Number | BAL.FG.2000 | | Part Number | BAL.FG.2000 | | Power source | Corded Electric | | Style | Ball Gouge | | UPC | 093988565487 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Material:** Wooden - **Cutting length:** 3E+1 Millimetres - **Finish type:** Unfinished - **Cutting diameter:** 3E+1 Millimetres - **Number of flutes:** 1 ## Images ![Ball Gouge - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71nWKAhW89L.jpg) ![Ball Gouge - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61TtZSFoOuL.jpg) ![Ball Gouge - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MJUNGM+dL.jpg) ![Ball Gouge - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71zK-zQ6jzL.jpg) ![Ball Gouge - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81BiOtPRz-L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: would it be suitable for carving the body of a rocking horse ?** A: Absolutely, but it’s best at detailed work **Q: Will it fit a 125mm grinder ?** A: Look for spec description of the Arbortech grinder. I’m not sure if the ball gouge is compatible with other grinders. Also you might like to look on YouTube as there are several videos on how to use the gouge. It’s a fantastic sculpting tool. I highly recommend it. **Q: Is this with arbor size M14?** A: Yes it fits my standard 4.5 inch angle grinder e.g Mikita and Bosch. **Q: Does this fit a 115mm Ryobi grinder?** A: I’m pretty sure it will, it fits a standard 115 grinder thread…. Fantastic tool! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic carving tool *by G***E on 6 July 2022* I did a rustic bowl with the ARBORTECH Ball Gouge it taken me 1 hour for a large bowl to take out the wood inside the bowl if I did by hand taken me 5 hours plus if you buy one you will not regret it its well worth the money it will save you time I'm now buying all of the ARBORTECH tool's now I love the ARBORTECH Ball Gouge fantastic piece of equipment for the angle grinder ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very very impressed :) *by C***T on 15 May 2026* I hesitated for too long buying one of these. So long as the user knows the basics regarding wood grain, this tool is excellent - like any cutting tool it will slice when the grain is approached in the right direction and tear wood otherwise - in no way a fault of the tool, just the nature of working with wood. The quality is first class, the cutting ring is replaceable, holds a good edge and cuts beautifully. The spindle length is long enough to allow the tool to access tricky areas while being short enough to retain confident control of the tool. I’ve used this on a good battery grinder and also a corded one. The battery one works well (mine runs at around 8600 rpm) but I prefer the additional 3000 rpm offered by the corded model as it allows the tool to flow better through the wood. I can’t really fault this gouge, in fact I am so impressed with it that after 5 minutes use I ordered the smaller one also to give me more options. Well done Arbortech, this is a stellar product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ loving it *by J***E on 5 September 2018* This is a wonderful power carver. I have other Arbortech products and absolutely love this piece of kit. I have used it for concave carving, small details and most recently for texturing. It complements the turboplane. Worth every penny... ## Frequently Bought Together - ARBORTECH Ball Gouge | Ø 30 mm Spherical Shaped Wood Gouge Power Carving Attachment for Angle Grinder | BAL.FG.2000 - ARBORTECH TURBOPlane Blade 4Inch/100mm Carbide Woodworking Disc Angle Grinder Attachment | IND.FG.400.20 - Arbortech Precision Carving System - 3 Piece Precision Power Carving Attachment Set for Woodworkers Featuring Mini Ball Gouge - PCS.FG.1000.20 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/54213870-ball-gouge](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/54213870-ball-gouge) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*