Hi Guys/Gals,

I am finally making the leap to purchase a hollowing set-up. I am 90% decided on the Gizmo from JT Tools but am not sure about the transformer attachment. It initially seemed a little pricey at $200 but if you think about it doing the same thing as a straight tool, small curve and large curve swan-neck tool it starts to sound more reasonable. I will have to buy some kind of bars/cutters as I do not have any hollowing tools yet. I had been planing on some Jordan/Bosch style bars but am now considering the transformer. I would love some input from any of you that own or have used the transformer tool as well as the Gizmo articulated set-up. I'll also take comments on carbide vs HSS cutters for hollowing from those of you who don't have any experience with the Gizmo or transformer (I don't want anyone to feel left out).

Thanks,

Greg