Small Hollowing

Finally got around to turning some Christmas tree ornaments and that required hollowing through a half inch hole. Drilled the 1/2" hole almost through the shape I'd turned then used a dental tool as a scraper to get back up under the top. Had a round bone bur and a Foredom. So with the piece turning and the Foredom spinning the bur in the opposite direction the hollowing was easy - great for stuff to about

2 1/2" reach. That's perfect for ornaments. There are other ball type burs available if you don't have access to a bone bur.

So if you've got some sort of flex shaft and have avoided doing small hollowing - try this route.

charile b

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charlieb
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I take it a 'Foredom' is similar to a Dremel? How long is the shank on the ball burr?

Tom

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Tom Storey

flex shaft with various hand pieces available in this case one with a jacobs chuck

about 3 1/2" inches - maybe a tad more works pretty nicely - for short pieces like christmas ornaments in my case but should do ok with other small hollow forms.

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charlieb

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