"Free Hand" Hollowing Tools

[Scott Hackler]

Scott,

Just out of curiousity, did you look at Trent's tools that are made with Hunter #1 cutters? (different from the Hunter adapter)

http://www.trentbosch.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=32



Thanks
Michael

When I bought mine, he didn't offer the Hunter version. He has replacement cutters to make them Hunters, but at $60 each.... I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

[John K Jordan]

I will eventually invest in an articulating and captive hollowing system. But, in the interim, I would like to get some hollowing-specific hand-only tools.

I use several free hand hollowing tools, including an old one from Sorby and a couple of Hunter swan neck tools. I just bought a set from the other John Jordan but haven't tried them yet. A lot of people do a lot of hollowing with these, all by hand. He does sell a handle with forearm support if you find you need a little extra support.

As mentioned, you don't need a rig for hollowing. Working freehand is a bit more effort to get the thickness you want. However, some good calipers and some patience works every time.

JKJ

[Richard Casey]

I use several free hand hollowing tools, including an old one from Sorby and a couple of Hunter swan neck tools. I just bought a set from the other John Jordan but haven't tried them yet. A lot of people do a lot of hollowing with these, all by hand. He does sell a handle with forearm support if you find you need a little extra support.

As mentioned, you don't need a rig for hollowing. Working freehand is a bit more effort to get the thickness you want. However, some good calipers and some patience works every time.

JKJ

John, I just had a look at his tools on his website and they do not appear to take the optional TC inserts like the Trent Bosch tools do, is that correct?
Rgds,
Richard.