Fred Holder wrote:
On Jul 16, 12:14 pm, "Toller" wrote:
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Hello Toller,

The rule of thumb for hollowing is not to extend the tool over the
tool rest more than 20 percent of its length. For the 5.5" of
hollowing you needed a tool that was almost 30 inches long.

If the tool you are using is the Hunter Tool with the carbide cutter,
you should be able to get rid of that little nub in the center by
bringing the tool up flat at the center and slowly slice away the nub
a bit at a time. Your tool will try to dodge one way or the other. But
tru to keep it on centr and below the end of the nub, then lever down
on your handle and slice off a bit. Repeat this again and again until
you've eliminated the nub.

Good luck and keep trying. Let every piece be an experience from which
you can learn something.

Fred Holder
http://www.fholder.com



a quick way to get that little nub out is a forstner bit mounted in your
tailstock with a drill chuck