Here is a picture of my first home made hook tool. It is made from 1/2" steel rod with 3/16" cutter. I was able to bend the rod using an acetylene torch to heat it up. I put the set screw in the bottom to prevent it from being filled with wood.
Jack
Here is a picture of my first home made hook tool. It is made from 1/2" steel rod with 3/16" cutter. I was able to bend the rod using an acetylene torch to heat it up. I put the set screw in the bottom to prevent it from being filled with wood.
Jack
doesnt heating it up like that make it weaker? wont that make it bend at that point when you have really hard wood or a catch?
14x48 custom 2hp 9gear lathe
9 inch pre 1940 craftsman lathe
36 inch 1914 Sydney bandsaw (BEAST)
Wood in every shelf and nook and cranny,,, seriously too much wood!
It is cold rolled steel so heating it should not effect it in any way if you let it it cool down slow. It might become brittle if you cool it down quick, like putting it in water. Heating this steel is no different than welding it together as far as the heat goes.
Jack
i was just wondering.. looks like it should work real well
14x48 custom 2hp 9gear lathe
9 inch pre 1940 craftsman lathe
36 inch 1914 Sydney bandsaw (BEAST)
Wood in every shelf and nook and cranny,,, seriously too much wood!
Great looking tool Jack. Looks like it will do the job. Normally on that type of steel I heat it cherry red and cool it with oil. Then I heat to a straw color and cool it in oil. That way it isn't so brittle.
Bernie
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Jack,
That's a dandy hollowing tool you have made, but not actually a "hook tool". But there is no way to know that without seeing a picture. Somebody please post a picture of hook tool, as I do not have one available
Richard in Wimberley
Jack, that is indeed a nice hollowing tool. Richard's right, tho', the one you made is called a "swan neck" tool.
You can see a "hook" tool at http://www.aroundthewoods.com and click on "make your own tools" then on "hook tool".
Nice looking tool. It'll surprise you how well it works in a hollow form.
Just a hint: When hollowing, have the cutting edge at a slight downward angle, and just slightly above centerline. It'll help you stay away from those killer catches.
Allen
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Here is the instruction from Alan Lacer for making a hook tool, which is actually a gouge turned 90° to the shaft.
http://www.alanlacer.com/handouts/ho-hooktool.html
BTW, that is nice looking hollowing tool.
Gordon
Jack,
Is the hole for the tool tip a drilled hole or a square hole, i.e forged in or broached?
What did you use to shape the round bar around? How long is the shaft?
Regards,
Chris
Thanks for the kind words everyone. I hope to try it out in a few days. The hole the bit is in was drilled in after the bend was made. As far as calling it a hook tool, I'm just going by what it is called by John Jordan. Here is a link to what he calls his tools.
http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...ode=tools-jord
Jack
You are right.
John Jordan calls them "Hook Tools" as well.
http://www.johnjordanwoodturning.com/tools.htm
This is a scraping tool, then what does the other kind of bevel rubbing "hook tool" should be call?
Gordon
Nice work Jack! Looks like it should work very well! Be sure to post your results!
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Maybe Alan Lacer and John Jordan could decide amongst themselves what to call the tools, and let us know? Justathought.
Richard in Wimberley