Hollowing tool

[darrenjttu]

Does anybody have the Pro-Forme Hollowing tool. I need a good deep hollowing tool for making big vases.

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s..._Tools___Pro_Forme_Tool___pro_pro_forme?Args=

 

[low_48]

I have one. I bought the mid curve and made the other two bars. I slowed the lathe up and it seems to cut better at lower speeds, but actually hollows faster than my older scraper rig since it cuts faster. It's tricky to sharpen, I use a hand held diamond slip, but am not always happy. The only annoyance is when I do a vessel with a very small opening. The curls don't blow out with compressed air, and I have to have a hook to pull them out.

 

[wdcav1952]

I have the Sorby swan neck hollowing tool http://www.grizzly.com/products/H0507
and have trouble with it wanting to roll over until the cutting edge is straight down on the tool rest. Not to hijack, but can anyone pass on any tips for usiing this tool?

 

[Gary Max]

William stop by some afternoon and I will try to give you some pointers:bananen_smilies022:

 

[wdcav1952]

William stop by some afternoon and I will try to give you some pointers:bananen_smilies022:

Hey, you need to break in that new tranny..............:biggrin:

 

[Gary Max]

We have a show coming up next weekend-----300 miles ----hauling a big load.
We will be setting up a full 20 X 20 booth.