Hollowing tools

[munderwood]

Hi,
I want to start doing some hollow-forms but I only have this one tool which I struggled using, partly because it has a square shaft and it has to be kept level on the tool rest. What tools do everyone use?

[John D Smith]

Hi, Sometimes thought to be expensive but I consider the best it depends on your Budget. regards John

[munderwood]

I haven't set a budget for that reason, and the tool will pay itself off. Looking at some of the tools available I'm tempted to just buy a cutter head and make the shaft and arm etc

[Bryan Milham]

The easiest hollowing tools to make for yourself are the Orland Tools (Google for many examples) - or here (http://fromthetree.co.uk/hollowing-tools.html) - George is a member of this forum

If you can get hold of David Ellsworth's Book - Ellsworth on woodturning, he uses a lot of tools made himself from old screwdrivers and the like.

I've made both of the above and they work well.

Next up there are the bought tools, the popular tool at the moment is the Munro. It is very good but best on end-grain and fairly unseasoned wood. Take a look at the Toolpost (http://www.toolpost.co.uk/index.html), they stock many of the various tools and as a corporate memner of the AWGB will offer you a discount if you are a member yourself.

For more companies that offer discounts check out the AWBG Page Links tab.

[Doug Barratt]

I`ve been using the Simon Hope hollowing tools for just over a year now & have been very happy with them.
A good starter tool is the mini carbide tool which is great for small boxes etc
http://www.hopewoodturning.co.uk/carbide_tools_23.html

[Philip Green]

You could have a look at the Crown Revolution system. I bought one back in the summer and get on well with it. A friend with much more experience than I have has the Rolly Munro system but says if he was buying one now, he would buy the half inch Crown system.

Mark Sanger has a couple of videos on his web site showing how to use the Crown Revolution: http://www.marksanger.co.uk/.

[MCB]

I  discovered recently that NOT all purchases at Toolpost by AWGB members attract a discount. If Mr. Hemsley reads this, perhaps he could  set out his policy on discounts.

MC