Totally none applicable to the question, but I do have a counter-question as
to design? The base will be smaller in diameter than the top???? I am not an
artiste, but in my own small, provincial way would not try a design like
that, but then again, I never did care for Picasso! *G*

Leif
"Wood Turn It Dont Burn It" wrote in message
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I am in the process of turning a, I think It's red cedar, vase and
would appreciate recomendations on how to hollow it. It is hour glass
shaped, 4in on top, 2 in at center and 3 1/2 at the base and is 10in
long. I have turned a spigot at the base and it's being held by a
OneWay Talon chuck. I have a 5/8 in hole drilled through the top center
to the base. I have tried using all of my tools I use for bowl work
(small scrapers, small gouges, parting tool) but I can only take micro
cuts without risking launching the vase. At that rate of removal, it
would take forever to complete. What can I use on this end grain to
hollow this sucker out. Your help is appreciated.


STEMO