In my ongoing captured hollowing system search, I saw the Carter captive system. Searched and found some threads herein but interested in an update. Any thoughts? https://carterproducts.com/turning-tools/hollow-roller-lathe-boring
Wait, you left out the Simple Hollowing System 😃.head spins—Jamieson, Bosch, Elbo, now Carter and Sinner
I have attached the Bosch visualizer to both the Jamison and the Hope.And I definitely want to attach the Bosch visualizer; of that I’m certain.
Very insightful. Thanks.I have the carter hollow roller. It was one of the few systems that I could find here in canada for a reasonable amount at the time. Unfortunately we dont have easy and affordable access to all the great stuff down in the states.
It's very well built, fit and finish are great but.....I wouldn't recommend it. I've never been overly excited to use it, i use it because its all i have right now. You're stuck with either the carter bars or having your own machined with the flat. I find it fiddly to adjust and sometimes just not smooth to move around. Dust or sap builds up on the rollers and it kinds of jams, then I have to clean the rollers and bar. I've made a few hollow forms with it, and will continue to, but I'm considering finding something else instead.
It may be supposed to be a stand behind hollowing system but I usually use a small oneway handle(12 inch i think)and stand by the tool rest when hollowing.
You should call Lyle, and take lots of notes! Never hurts to get insight like he will provide.My head spins—Jamieson, Bosch, Elbo, now Carter and Sinner. I’ve seen and played with both the Jamieson and Bosch systems and all have advantages and disadvantages. My biggest issue is space—I have virtually none. Even my lathe is outside. Wife thinks a garage is for cars—imagine that!
And I definitely want to attach the Bosch visualizer; of that I’m certain.
I appreciate Lyle’s offer to talk and may take him up on that. He certainly offers great service, that I’ve seen on this site.
That is how we do endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery so I have decades of experience working like that, hence my decision. Appreciate the detailed response.I tried the video route and do not like not looking at the piece that I am hollowing
Didn’t know about that one but looks like it requires their tools . . .If I had to buy a different articulated system today it would be a choice like the Simple Hollowing System.
Have to take handle off of course? All my tools are handled.Not necessarily, the receiver takes any tool with a 1/2" tang. There is an optional 5/8" receiver, as well. I use tools from SHS, Easy Wood, Carter Products, Thompson, Hunter and I'm forgetting one more.