Hi all here is a question for those who use the Ellsworth style hollowing tools. I have a straight tool and a "bent" or 45 degree tool in 3/8" and
1/2" sizes and 5/8" and 3/4" straight tools. Making 5/8" and 3/4" bent tools would only take 10 minutes but I like to turn smaller pieces and have not needed them. The question is two fold. 1) is it worth making a 1/2" and/or 5/8" hooked or swan neck tool? 2) I have straight handles. Is it worth making an arm brace handle? I hope to have a personal answer soon. I made a 1/2" swan neck tool last night and will try to use it this morning. I also made an arm brace for it. Opinions would let me know if it is worth putting up on the web page, especially since I had to make a hydraulic press to do the bends. No real sweat but it did take an hour or two. Opinions would help.- posted
20 years ago