Mac Davis how many ????

A lot, Jerry, and I always seem to be adding tools... *sigh*

I sold a semi-hollow form bowl last night and I'm thinking that I made just about enough to something like this:

I could probably make one, but this looks like a pretty good deal and I'll probably wait until it's on sale somewhere.. I really don't want to get distracted by hollow forms, but the "hollow apple" shape bowls do well here in Baja and you can only do so much with the Oneway Termite....

I'm pretty anal about my tools.. I want to reach out and grab a chisel without looking for it... Folks turning in my shop just put tools in a row when they're done because they know I have a place for each and it messes me up if, for example, I reach for a bowl gouge and get a scraper..lol

The rare earth magnets are inexpensive and if you buy the cups that fit them, a small magnet holds a LOT of weight.. You might have noticed that each row also has a narrow shelf.. some things like bowl gouges don't really hand well and slide down to the shelf..

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> > I could probably make one, but this looks like a pretty good deal and I'll > probably wait until it's on sale somewhere.. > I really don't want to get distracted by hollow forms, but the "hollow apple" > shape bowls do well here in Baja and you can only do so much with the Oneway > Termite....

Hi Mac, While not my favorite for hollowing this is an excellent tool. I've had it for a few years and use it all the time. To be quite honest I never use it for hollowing. I use the round scraper bit for clean up after hollowing. Does a real nice job. I like the flat bottom. If your getting it for a dedicated hollowing tool there are better options. I personally prefer the Kelton hollowers. That said it's still a good hollowing tool. If your used to hollowing with a termite (which is really an end grain tool) this will be a walk in the park. Bob

I won't repost the pictures of my rack now, as I would prefer to get it from "half-done" (as last posted, and as it has been for too long) to "better" and then post new pictures of it better. Similar in some ways, but no magnets, with wooden butt-supports and small wooden dividers. It can sit at either 45-ish or 70-ish degree angle - is usually at the steeper one. Just one side, with the back open for piling chucks, faceplates, etc.

I figure that it will be like the Termite.. hang there for long periods until it's the only thing that will do a particular job..

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I've got the Sorby and as far as I am concerned it leaves a lot to be desired, both in ease of use and especially the surface it leaves behind. If you can save up for the 5/8" version of one of these

you will be much better served. I've got the 3/8" and 5/8" and have found them extremely useful not only for boxes (both orientations) but also for bowls, especially ones with undercut lips. They are extremely easy to use and leave a fine finished surface. You can also work a good distance off the rest with the 5/8". Very sturdy and very easy to control. This link shows them in action.

C'mon Mac, What could be more fun than sticking a sharp tool in a small hole and cutting wood you can't even see all the while hoping you don't see that tool tip prematurely. Now thats good fun. :-) Bob

Thanks for the link... I was thinking about trying a straight tool with the round type cutter, but this looks more interesting.. The nice thing was that the other one was carbide, though it also seems to be just another version of the termite.. mac

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Sort of like segmented stuff.. my brother loves the planning, precision, etc... all of the things that makes flat work not fun for me... Just not my thing..

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