another question

Hi Dennis, I fully agree with Bill that making hollow forms isn't a sensible way to start out, but your question raises a question. Turning boxes, bowls, vases, goblets and similar objects includes hollowing the piece, even if the 'hollow' is shallow with a wide open entry. Generally, a hollow (closed) form means a vessel with a relatively small orifice and thin walls. They are made using relatively advanced turning techniques termed 'hollowing' , most often special tools are used. 'Hollowing' tools are many and extremely varied in price, complexity and methods of using and There are several threads plus Lyn Mangiameli's thorough reviews re them in rcw archives.

Since you are a new turner, I wonder if you are asking advice re hollowing tools or perhaps you mean bowl gouges or at most the simple inserted bit tools. Defining terms helps in such a diverse ng. Arch

Fortiter,

Why not buy the hollowing tool once and never have to spend the money again? In my opinion, the Kelton hollowing rig is the best one to buy - it comes in different sizes and is very easy to learn how to use and is versitile and does not require the amount of space the Jamieson system requires. It is also made of heavy duty materials and not of plywood, so it will not break under the strain that most of the hollowing activities require.

Take care

Ray