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Hollowing tool recommendations please.

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theblindwoodturner:
Hi folks.

These days, the market is flooding with new hollowing tools with different designs and feature sets.

I am looking for a hollowing tool which is relatively large, comfortable, easy to set up and maintain and delivers a cut to be proud of.

any advice welcome.

cheers

lew

John D Smith:
Hi Lew, I have both of the Rolly Munro Hollowing tools I have found these great.They are more expensive than some but the quality is great they are made in New Zealand. As they say you get what you pay for.Regards John

theblindwoodturner:
Thankyou John, I appreciate that. Could you give me an idea of the maximum hollowing depth I could achieve with the mega set?

cheers.

lew

John D Smith:
Hi Lew, Have a look at this link www.rollymunro.co.nz  Regards John

BrianH:
I think you will find that the max turning depth has nothing to do with the make or model of tool but the leverage forces involved. I would recommend a newby hollower restrict him(her)self to about 1/3rd the total length of the tool in use increasing this to about a half as experience builds. This assumes that the tool rest is positioned as near the vessel's opening as possible to minimise the overhang.
All the best
Brian

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