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Hollowing tools
Hi guys.. as many of you know I have been turning for a while, lurking
here just as long and contributing when I can. I am going to be getting a small windfall here in the next few days and I am looking for a hollowing tool(s) for smaller objects, say not larger than 8 inches in diameter, and no deeper than about 4 - 6 inches. This will be for my mini lathes, not my Nova 3K, and maybe to be used for lessons if I find a tool or afforable system I like. The problem is there are just so damn many of them! I have been looking at fabricating some of the tools I have seen as many are not too difficult to make. And we all know the sites that have great instruction on shop built hollowers. How about something off the shelf I can get and start on the Christmas goodies? I would rather be turning than making tools now. Thanks - Robert |
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wrote in message oups.com... Hi guys.. as many of you know I have been turning for a while, lurking here just as long and contributing when I can. I am going to be getting a small windfall here in the next few days and I am looking for a hollowing tool(s) for smaller objects, say not larger than 8 inches in diameter, and no deeper than about 4 - 6 inches. This will be for my mini lathes, not my Nova 3K, and maybe to be used for lessons if I find a tool or afforable system I like. The problem is there are just so damn many of them! I have been looking at fabricating some of the tools I have seen as many are not too difficult to make. And we all know the sites that have great instruction on shop built hollowers. How about something off the shelf I can get and start on the Christmas goodies? I would rather be turning than making tools now. Why should not a "normal" bowl-gouge do the job? I think I would have tried my time-proven deep fluted, fingernailsharpened, 3/8 Record HSS gouge. If the sides are to be very steep, like in a box, I would use my ring-tool. Bjarte |
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Robert
I made a couple of new tools the other day. It took about 45 minutes without hurrying. Why not just make them and get to turning? -- God bless and safe turning Darrell Feltmate Truro, NS Canada www.aroundthewoods.com |
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wrote in message oups.com... I am looking for a hollowing tool(s) for smaller objects, say not larger than 8 inches in diameter, and no deeper than about 4 - 6 inches. This will be for my mini lathes, not my Nova 3K, and maybe to be used for lessons if I find a tool or afforable system I like. The problem is there are just so damn many of them! I have been looking at fabricating some of the tools I have seen as many are not too difficult to make. And we all know the sites that have great instruction on shop built hollowers. How about something off the shelf I can get and start on the Christmas goodies? I would rather be turning than making tools now. Somewhat dated, but have at it. http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/lyn.html More than just hollowing tools, you'll notice. |
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Robert,
This past weekend I watched an instructor at John C. Campbell Folk School use a beading tool to hollow with. Resulted in a very straight-sided hollow for oil lamp bases. Another was using an Ellsworth tool that looked like a Uzi (had a U-shaped elbow brace). That seemed to require a lot of skill and left a rough finish. Don Duden's system is to initially use a Forstner bit marked for desired depth thereby giving a quick reference point to work from for depth. Thoughts. TomNie wrote in message oups.com... Hi guys.. as many of you know I have been turning for a while, lurking here just as long and contributing when I can. I am going to be getting a small windfall here in the next few days and I am looking for a hollowing tool(s) for smaller objects, say not larger than 8 inches in diameter, and no deeper than about 4 - 6 inches. This will be for my mini lathes, not my Nova 3K, and maybe to be used for lessons if I find a tool or afforable system I like. The problem is there are just so damn many of them! I have been looking at fabricating some of the tools I have seen as many are not too difficult to make. And we all know the sites that have great instruction on shop built hollowers. How about something off the shelf I can get and start on the Christmas goodies? I would rather be turning than making tools now. Thanks - Robert |
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How about something off the shelf I can get and start on the Christmas goodies? I would rather be turning than making tools now. Thanks - Robert The Don Derry hollowing system is designed for small lathes, our AAW chapter prez bought one and he really likes it. A quick google search found this site: http://www.fulmerwoodworking.com/too...ing.html#derry Also, maybe the Johnston/Basham hollower might fit your needs. Don't know where it's sold, but they're not too hard to make. It has an anti-torque arm on the side, but doesn't need a seperate restrainer toolrest like the Jamieson bar does. The one I made has a 1/4" rod setscrewed into the end of the anti-torque arm, pointing towards the cutter, and with a thin plastic flap on the end to act as a thickness guage. Poor man's laser ;-) I'll sell you mine, or make a new one--if you're interested email me direct (see sig). Ken Grunke http://www.token.crwoodturner.com/ecc/ -- clip the "ma" from com for email ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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If you really want something off the shelf...
For small stuff, assuming that you are not currently interested in a trapped system but hand-held instead... John Jordan makes a dandy set of smaller hollowing tools, good handles and an arm brace. Take a look at: http://johnjordanwoodturning.com/tools.htm The cutting is done with a h/s steel machine bit which comes out for major sharpening if needed and replacing. Bill Ken Grunke wrote: wrote: How about something off the shelf I can get and start on the Christmas goodies? I would rather be turning than making tools now. Thanks - Robert The Don Derry hollowing system is designed for small lathes, our AAW chapter prez bought one and he really likes it. A quick google search found this site: http://www.fulmerwoodworking.com/too...ing.html#derry Also, maybe the Johnston/Basham hollower might fit your needs. Don't know where it's sold, but they're not too hard to make. It has an anti-torque arm on the side, but doesn't need a seperate restrainer toolrest like the Jamieson bar does. The one I made has a 1/4" rod setscrewed into the end of the anti-torque arm, pointing towards the cutter, and with a thin plastic flap on the end to act as a thickness guage. Poor man's laser ;-) I'll sell you mine, or make a new one--if you're interested email me direct (see sig). Ken Grunke http://www.token.crwoodturner.com/ecc/ -- clip the "ma" from com for email ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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"Bill Rubenstein" wrote in message t... If you really want something off the shelf... For small stuff, assuming that you are not currently interested in a trapped system but hand-held instead... John Jordan makes a dandy set of smaller hollowing tools, good handles and an arm brace. Take a look at: http://johnjordanwoodturning.com/tools.htm The cutting is done with a h/s steel machine bit which comes out for major sharpening if needed and replacing. Bill Couldn't agree more. I bought the large set some time ago and like them a LOT better than the Stewart system. -- Regards, M.J. (Mike) Orr www.island.net/~morr Ken Grunke wrote: wrote: How about something off the shelf I can get and start on the Christmas goodies? I would rather be turning than making tools now. Thanks - Robert The Don Derry hollowing system is designed for small lathes, our AAW chapter prez bought one and he really likes it. A quick google search found this site: http://www.fulmerwoodworking.com/too...ing.html#derry Also, maybe the Johnston/Basham hollower might fit your needs. Don't know where it's sold, but they're not too hard to make. It has an anti-torque arm on the side, but doesn't need a seperate restrainer toolrest like the Jamieson bar does. The one I made has a 1/4" rod setscrewed into the end of the anti-torque arm, pointing towards the cutter, and with a thin plastic flap on the end to act as a thickness guage. Poor man's laser ;-) I'll sell you mine, or make a new one--if you're interested email me direct (see sig). Ken Grunke http://www.token.crwoodturner.com/ecc/ -- clip the "ma" from com for email ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 120,000+ Newsgroups ----= East and West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =---- |
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Guys:
Thanks a million for the links and info. I may do a couple of different things; order one and make a couple. I have made a couple of smaller hollowing tools, but I am nowhere near as fast as Darrell. A couple of tools in 45 minutes exceeds my skill level in metal working. I am a carpenter by trade, and if the tools were made out of wood I would have a shop full. BTW Darrell, I had not been by your site since the updates. As always, inspirational and great to look at. I would still like to hear from anyone else... ideas and help always welcome. Robert |
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Robert
Thanks for the kind words. The problem with making tools quickly is the question of where to store the darn things, especially those ones that you need once in a blue moon. -- God bless and safe turning Darrell Feltmate Truro, NS Canada www.aroundthewoods.com |
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Woodcraft has a mini HSS 5 piece turning set on sale for 40% off making
them $23.99 John wrote: Hi guys.. as many of you know I have been turning for a while, lurking here just as long and contributing when I can. I am going to be getting a small windfall here in the next few days and I am looking for a hollowing tool(s) for smaller objects, say not larger than 8 inches in diameter, and no deeper than about 4 - 6 inches. |
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Hollowing tools
John DeBoo wrote:
Woodcraft has a mini HSS 5 piece turning set on sale for 40% off making them $23.99 John -- This sale is for the entire month of October. In addition to this mini set, they do have all of their Sorby tools at 30% off. The flyer indicates most Sorby tools are on sale, but the Woodcraft store near me said they will give 30% off any Sorby tool. I bought my first hollowing tool - a midi hollowmaster - a few days ago. Brad Curfman http://www.curfman.net |
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