Yup. Its a very effecient technique. I taught it to our club last year and EVERYONE who tried it go the hang of it within 5
minutes. I can only say that its quite easy to do....provided someone holds your hand (literally) and guides you thru the motions.

On Fri, 30 Jan 2004 15:47:46 +1100, "Keith" wrote:

I think this is the method Richard Raffan uses in his video. This must be
why it takes him about 4 seconds to hollow a box and it takes me about 20
minutes not including 4 re-chucks!



"Ken Moon" wrote in message
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Reyd,
"Back hollowing" is a technique used for removing a large amount of
material
in a short time, mainly in small to medium boxes, but also in some bowl
work. It is NOT something a new turner wants to try without some hands on
help from an experienced turner. It involves starting your hollowing cut
at
the 12:00 o'clock position on the end of the blank (with the flute of the
gouge facing 1:00), and rotating the gouge as you cut toward the 4:00
o'clock position (against rotation). It makes for spectacular catches
unless
you have help to begin with (even some after the help)!
Good luck,

Ken Moon
Webberville, TX

Peter Teubel
Milford, MA
http://www.revolutionary-turners.com