On Feb 21, 12:05 pm, John wrote:
I have a question and think I already know the answer and that's $$$

I took a section of green log and decided to turn it so the heart was in
middle of the sides of the pot. Most of the hollowing was done with a
scraper.

Now the issue I had is that a couple of times the scraper caught and dug
in and then bounced off the sides. One third of the tool including
handle was past the rest.

Am I correct in assuming that if the tool had a longer handle, and it
had caught I would have had more ability to stabilise it and hence
reduced the chances of it digging in and bouncing off the walls.

Or could there be another reason before I go and buy / or make a longer
tool for the job
--
John

John,

Part of your theory is correct, but you must also consider how far
your tool was extended beyond the tool rest. In most situations, the
closer you can keep the tool rest the better you are able to control
the tool. A longer handle can help because you are increasing your
leverage.
Others here are more experienced than I and I'm sure you'll get more
feedback from them.

Good Luck,
JD