Bingo, good job Steve! http://aawcontentsource.org/aaw_cs1_pdf/AW1603p36-39.pdf I had much better luck with my Woodcut when I turned the speed of the lathe way down. You still cut the same amount of wood in the same time because the curls are bigger with the shearing cut. Removing the curls is an issue with a small opening.This looks to be an Exocet hollowing tool developed by Link Technology of New Zealand -- long gone vendor-
The total package included a straight head, a goose-neck, the padded handle and a stiffening sleeve that went over the tool shaft to support in the extended mode- can't remember the name of the guy who I met at the various shows, not sure if it was at the AAW or the Woodworking Show when they were more active. I think I may even have the users manual if you are interested.