Hollowing Tools

Funny, but I recently read a positive review by Ellsworth of some proprietary hollowing system in a catalog. Maybe he does use other things.

Derek

Why not just make a set of hollowing tools? It is not hard and they work find. It is all David Ellsworth uses.

Hi Tim, I have the Kelton large set and they work quite good. Yes they can be grabby but if you rotate the tool slightly counterclockwise they will perform fine. I believe there is instructions on the Kelton site for proper use. I think you will find most all hollowing tools will be grabby if thier not presented in the right orientation. I also have the stewart hooker and it acts similar to the Keltons. End grain hollowing isn't quite as smooth as cutting facegrain with a bowl gouge so you have to expect your tools to act a bit differently. The Keltons sharpen quite easily with a diamond file. The amount of metal lost to sharpen is nill.

Bob, Naugatuck Ct.

Although this article is a bit out of date, it covers a wide range of hollowing tools available for all sizes of hollow forms. If you do a Google on "Mangiameli" and this group, you will find more up-to-date information.

Joe Fleming - San Diego

Derek I am willing to stand corrected. On his tape about hollow turning, he was using only his own home made tools although he does sell them. Was he advocating his own or someone else's?

Try John Jordan's new turning tools, he has a large set and a small set with removeable tips. Got mine about a month ago and works like a charm. He sells them with or with out a handle. The arm brace type fits them (the large set) well if you already have one. Have no affiliation at all but they work great for me.