Is there a consensus on the best hollowing tool system- I find several systems from vendors I buys from, but I’d like to make an informed decision- thanks
No. That is, there is no consensus.Is there a consensus on the best hollowing tool system
What type did you make, do you have any pictures you’d like to share? 🙂Of course there’s a consensus on the best, just as there is for the best lathe, the best chucks, the best gouges and steels. 🤣🤪
Sorry Jim, but I couldn’t help it.
And I can’t actually help too much on your specific question as I made my own, but I’m sure the rest of the gang will chime in. Good luck!
I’m sorry Bill, but I don’t have any pics available at the moment. I’ll try to take some this weekend for you. In a nutshell, it’s an articulated arm version that clamps to the ways along with the tailstock via a Jacob’s chuck. On the business end, it has a simple ferrule with set screws to use standard hollowing tools - I use John Jordan. I’ve also installed both a laser and camera / monitor to assist with getting the final wall thickness just right.What type did you make, do you have any pictures you’d like to share? 🙂