Thread: How do the pro's do it????

Like Jim, I use a large teardrop cutter (the largest that will fit through the opening), the only difference is that my cutter is sharpened to 45 degrees. The sharper angle will take much finer cuts when presented at 45 degrees to wood. I fit this cutter on to my Stewart system for short hollowing and onto a Rolly Munro hollowing tool for deep hollowing. The Munro hollower is not meant to have such a cutter fitted, however it works fine. For the initial hollowing I use the Munro hollower with it's correct cutter.

Originally Posted by Jim Carroll

When using the scraper on the inside of a hollow form it is best to use the largest teardrop cutter you have so it will ride on top of the bumps easier. If you use a small cutter it will do as you say get rid of the high spot and create 2 more humps....................

Originally Posted by KenW

Like Jim, I use a large teardrop cutter (the largest that will fit through the opening), ......................

With 2 suggestions for the same solution I'll have to play politicians and treat that as concensus I'll make a much bigger teardrop and give it a spin when the form dries out - if it stays in one piece

Vern,
Have you seen Enzo's new Ultimate sanding attachment. It's on his web site under "New".

My wife doesn't like you guys overmuch. I have no deep hollowing tools.... Hmm.

Please tell me the rough cost of a decent setup for my Vic. I promise to break the news to her at the appropriate moment. Must be suitable for redgum.

Alternatively, one of the Vic crew might talk quietly with the spouse on the weekend and let her come up with the idea.

PS. Guard dogs and my son here at Kiewa over the weekend, so pilferers don't bother.

Jeff

Nice idea Ed. Just a question is the 'handle' for the ball anything special or just normal mild steel?

Cheers
Simon

Originally Posted by WOODbTURNER

Vern,
Have you seen Enzo's new Ultimate sanding attachment. It's on his web site under "New".

Could be worth a shot even though it still doesn't overcome the problem of 'feeling' the high spots with the tool. Just got an order through from Enzo last week - might give him and the plastic a rest for a week or two while the form dries out

Originally Posted by Bagmann

Nice idea Ed. Just a question is the 'handle' for the ball anything special or just normal mild steel?

Cheers
Simon

Simon, the ball mill has a 1/4" shaft, so it will fit any of your hollowing tools that accept a 1/4" shaft. .the mill itself is carbide, cuts nicely. I've used it on approximately 30 pieces and it is starting to get dull...so will be ordering another soon.

if you use a stewart system you can feel the ridges . and use a rounded cutter ,and steady hand , takes practice , cheers bob