$800
The bar is completely captive, allowing the artist to focus on the work, and shape of the vessel being turned, rather than the complexity of the hollowing system. This system was aimed at turners who would like to hollow vessels between 12" and 34”.
It incorporates a lubrication-free roller system which eliminates drag on the bar, thus enabling a smoother flowing motion to all tool movements. By doing this, it gives the artist more control and feel while turning the work piece.
The bar is 6 feet long, 1.5” solid steel, and weighs in around 50 lbs. This mass provides stiffness and helps make the cutting efforts smoother. All this greatly aids in reducing the chances of a catch and makes it much easier to make very large thin-walled vessels
This system was originally designed by Brian McEvoy (http://www.onegoodturn.ca), and Carter Products made minor changes after purchasing it.
Included with it are:
- Both types of cutters:
- a Hunter-style cup cutter which is great for hogging out great amounts of wood very quickly (shown at https://carterproducts.com/turning-...e-bit-and-mount-for-the-hollow-rollerr-system). Ron Campbell (AZ Carbide) sells replacement cutters.
- a tear-drop carbide scraper which works well for making a smooth surface after using the cup cutter (shown at https://carterproducts.com/turning-...d-steel-round-cutter-for-hollow-roller-system). Ron Campbell (AZ Carbide) sells replacement cutters.
- Two holders for the cutters, allowing for swapping between the two without having to change out the cutter.
- Tools which were supplied with the system when I purchased it.
- An arm which attaches to the bar, and was designed for use with a laser (similar to this one https://carterproducts.com/turning-tools/hollow-roller-lathe-boring/hollow-rollerr-laser-guide). This was supplied by Carter Products, but the laser was removed (and lost), and the arm was repurposed for using a camera-style system. (camera system not included).
I purchased this as a new item directly from Carter Products in 2015. It has not been used greatly, and is in great shape.
At the stage I am at in my turning, I no longer want to turn large pieces, so I am looking for this hollowing system to find a welcome home.
I live in Marysville, Ohio, and cannot ship it as it is big and heavy. You will need to pick it up from me. The stand is currently slightly disassembled so that it can lay down flat.
Rich