New hollowing rig.

[Graham]

I see 'Hope' has released their version of the captive hollowing rig. Anyone tried it yet ?

[Rlewisrlou666]

I saw the video posted on another site. Looks like a cool piece of kit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Svensen-SV9-0-Quick-Release-Swing-Arm-LCD-LED-TV-Bracket-Mount-Home-Caravan-/221517314024?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_TV_Wall_Mounts_Brackets&hash=item339375f7e8

Modify one of these and you're sorted.

[Kevin Hanley]

I understand that a test is in hand and will appear in 'Woodturning' shortly.

If its anything like Simon Hope's other tools and equipment it will be very good quality, will be well engineered and work well.  I look forward to reading the review.

Kevin

[Graham]

I saw the video posted on another site. Looks like a cool piece of kit.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Svensen-SV9-0-Quick-Release-Swing-Arm-LCD-LED-TV-Bracket-Mount-Home-Caravan-/221517314024?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_TV_Wall_Mounts_Brackets&hash=item339375f7e8

Modify one of these and you're sorted.

Yeah, I already thought of that and had a play with an old one of mine. I am not saying it can't be done but.........

[Graham]

I understand that a test is in hand and will appear in 'Woodturning' shortly.

If its anything like Simon Hope's other tools and equipment it will be very good quality, will be well engineered and work well.  I look forward to reading the review.

Kevin

I have always felt that the true test of any piece of equipment is to give it to a total novice and see how he gets on with it.
HINT   HINT   

[Rlewisrlou666]

What he said ^^

[Andy Coates]

I filmed Simon demonstrating the new rig earlier this week. After putting it through its paces I can confirm it's a tough, useable piece of kit and does exactly what it's meant to do...takes the strain out of hollowing. It won't make you a better turner, but it will make the process less physically strenuous and is safer when you consider that the tool is essentially "captivated" by the bar.

I've taken one back to the workshop and used it a few times this week and it's great. I'm not "bound to say so" as I've always been open when I've felt a tool is bad or ill conceived. And I'd say so here if I thought it was bad. I did with the cranked square carbide tool.

Compared with the other versions available from abroad it's a good price at £185.

the video is here:

http://youtu.be/H2J7BZ21THQ?list=UUaSwbcVM6I6bk41gKB2x4fQ

I hope this helps!

Andy

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

Thanks for posting this Andy, it looks to be a very safe piece of kit. That's the Christmas list sorted then!

[Graham]

Andy - When you say 'The cranked square carbide' which one is that ?
I have the cranked and straight 6mm Simon used in the video but don't know about a cranked square.

[David Buskell]

That looks a nice piece of kit and easy to use - dare I say easier than the US ones!

I guess we now know what the topic of Simon's demos for 2015 will be  -hollow forms!

Must try the kit out when Simon comes to our club next year.

All we need now is a version for round-bar lathes (VB etc) as we don't all have Oneways.

David

[TWiG]

That does look a pretty good piece of kit , I turn mostly hollow forms and use tools (some home made) in a free hand style and at times it can be quite physical , ( up to 15" over the tool rest ) but I have a lot of "feel " with that method and it works for me , I would however like to see and try one of these , but not sure if it would fit my lathe which is a short bed woodfast and I work from the end with tailstock removed, but sure it could be adapted to fit .

[Andy Coates]

David...depending on the distance to the highpoints of roundbed lathes I'm certain this would fit. Failing that a larger base plate would do it. If memory serves Simon said it will fit most common lathes.

Shorter bed lathes are accommodated by the optional off-set plate which moves the rig back off the bed centre allowing articulation on shorter lathes.

[Graham]

Shorter bed lathes are accommodated by the optional off-set plate which moves the rig back off the bed centre allowing articulation on shorter lathes.

At what point is a lathe classed as 'short bed' ?

[David Buskell]

Andy,
Thanks, that makes sense. I;ll measure up the VB and send the info to Simon.

David