I want to try my hand at hollow vessels and would appreciate
recomendations on a good book and what tools I would need to do this.
I've been turning bowls for a year now with pretty good success and want
to take this next step. Your input is greatly appreciated.


STEMO


BRBR

I don't know of any books on hollowing, but I think the best way is to see it
on video. I highly recommend the John Jordan video on hollow forms. He shows
the basic cutting techniques very well. He uses hand-held hollowing tools, but
after watching his video I bought the Jamieson system which uses a trap and a
"P" handle to arrest the torque, and was very successful using Jordan's
techniques. The Jamieson system is a very safe way to hollow and is less
demanding on your body.
Jordan also now makes his own 3/4" hollowing tools that will fit into the
Jamieson rig. I hope to get them soon. Jordan's tools are available at
stubbylathe.com and the Jamieson tools and Jordan video are available from
Craft Supplies USA and Packard.
-Jim Gott-
San Jose, CA