laser light for hollowing

[Dave Fritz]

The Jamison system I have is one I bought from an old friend that can no longer turn due to health issues.

The system is an older model and I'm having a hard time with the laser set up and keeping it stable. Newer models of laser systems seem to have more ability to adjust the light and maintain stability.

How important is it to have the laser light set up so that it's directly over the piece being hollowed? With my set up sometimes I have to angle the light so the red dot hits the cutter.

Yes, since I'm just learning I'm having the dot on the cutter until I become more familiar with the system. I've already gone through one piece because the laser moved due to vibration.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

Dave F.

 

[jschnell1203]

Dave, Check out Lyle's site https://www.lylejamieson.com/ and look at his Hollowing DVD under the tools area. Also I'm sure he'll help you out.

 

[hockenbery]

How important is it to have the laser light set up so that it's directly over the piece being hollowed? With my set up sometimes I have to angle the light so the red dot hits the cutter.

Yes, since I'm just learning I'm having the dot on the cutter until I become more familiar with the system. I've already gone through one piece because the laser moved due to vibration.

F.

The best set up is to have the laser pointing vertical to the ground. A little off vertical isn't critical for a wall thickness in the 3/16 range which is the wall thickness I use on many forms. I set my laser so it is vertical halfway between the hook tool and the straight tool. I then use an angle adjustment to hit the respective cutters.

With practice you will learn to recognize when the laser move. I remember where I am cutting in form. When I pick up my cut if the laser isn't where it should I check the setting.


Have fun,
Al