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mit-ch · 11-10-2007, 10:49 PM

This , of course is my lathe. What I want you to notice is the hollowing system I installed on the lathe to hollow out the vases I recently posted to this forum. You can notice there is a collar attached around the quill and tightened. All the system is a series of elbows as the name implies. The cutter I have installed on the system is the cutter that came with the tool . See the two set screws? I loosened and made a 3/4" adapter to fit into that fitting, on the other side turned down to 5/8" and inserted in the adapter. Now I bought a Hollowing tool set from Woodcut.Together this is a very good way to do HF. Next I will get a laser to add to this system and see if I can turn large vases down to very thin vases. Mitch

BernieW · 11-10-2007, 11:18 PM

Mitch how do you like the Elbow system? I have the Monster Hollow Form tools from Randy Privett. It is a captured system with a laser. Works really well. He also makes a that style for a mini.

mit-ch · 11-10-2007, 11:34 PM

Bernie
Very impressive set up you have there. Nice, nice. Looks so clean and all, and I know you turn a lot so I"m impressed. I like the Elbo system a lot cause it address and solves several problems I have with turning. One My lathe is up against the wall and I would need to move it for any other captured system. With this I don't need to walk around the lathe. The monster tools you have you could use in the Elbo if you wanted. All you need is a $20 adapter and you use your tools. I made my own adapter. All in all I am satisfied with Elbo. I need to get the laser which, price wise surprised me, pretty cheap. Although I am having 2nd thoughts about the laser because I like the risk involved with turning as very thin I can make it. I will get it though. What state you live in Bern? I'm in Pittsburgh Pa. Love my Steelers.

**challagan** · 11-10-2007, 11:38 PM

Neat stuff Mitch and a great looking set up!

Corey

BernieW · 11-10-2007, 11:56 PM

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Bernie
Very impressive set up you have there. Nice, nice. Looks so clean and all, and I know you turn a lot so I"m impressed. I like the Elbo system a lot cause it address and solves several problems I have with turning. One My lathe is up against the wall and I would need to move it for any other captured system. With this I don't need to walk around the lathe. The monster tools you have you could use in the Elbo if you wanted. All you need is a $20 adapter and you use your tools. I made my own adapter. All in all I am satisfied with Elbo. I need to get the laser which, price wise surprised me, pretty cheap. Although I am having 2nd thoughts about the laser because I like the risk involved with turning as very thin I can make it. I will get it though. What state you live in Bern? I'm in Pittsburgh Pa. Love my Steelers.

Hey I am a die hard steeler fan. Have been since they were formed. I live in Kansas Mitch clear up in the Northwest corner. I love the laser because when I turn something like Amboyna burl which cost about $70 and up for a 4" X 4" X 6" piece. I can't afford to take chances on that pricey wood. I am thinking of getting Randy's at monster tools for my Rikon lathe.

mit-ch · 11-11-2007, 06:10 PM

Bernie
I knew there was something I liked about you my friend, now I know, since I found out you were a steeler fan. They win one today, it was ugly but it was a win none the less. You bring up a very good point about when you turn expensive wood Bern, that you need to use a laser in that situation. I never considered it from that standpoint because I never buy wood, but that doesn't mean I never will. Good Luck Mitch

**challagan** · 11-11-2007, 06:15 PM

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Bernie
II never considered it from that standpoint because I never buy wood, but that doesn't mean I never will. Good Luck Mitch

The only trees that grow out where Bernie lives are sunflowers

Corey

11-10-2007, 10:49 PM	#1
mit-ch Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 218 View mit-ch's Gallery	Report This Post! Elbo Hollowing System This , of course is my lathe. What I want you to notice is the hollowing system I installed on the lathe to hollow out the vases I recently posted to this forum. You can notice there is a collar attached around the quill and tightened. All the system is a series of elbows as the name implies. The cutter I have installed on the system is the cutter that came with the tool . See the two set screws? I loosened and made a 3/4" adapter to fit into that fitting, on the other side turned down to 5/8" and inserted in the adapter. Now I bought a Hollowing tool set from Woodcut.Together this is a very good way to do HF. Next I will get a laser to add to this system and see if I can turn large vases down to very thin vases. Mitch Attached Thumbnails
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11-10-2007, 11:18 PM	#2
BernieW Registered User Forum King Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Goodland, Kansas Posts: 563 View BernieW's Gallery	Report This Post! Mitch how do you like the Elbow system? I have the Monster Hollow Form tools from Randy Privett. It is a captured system with a laser. Works really well. He also makes a that style for a mini. __________________ Bernie W. Genius is one per cent inspiration, ninety-nine per cent perspiration.
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11-10-2007, 11:34 PM	#3
mit-ch Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 218 View mit-ch's Gallery	Report This Post! Bernie Very impressive set up you have there. Nice, nice. Looks so clean and all, and I know you turn a lot so I"m impressed. I like the Elbo system a lot cause it address and solves several problems I have with turning. One My lathe is up against the wall and I would need to move it for any other captured system. With this I don't need to walk around the lathe. The monster tools you have you could use in the Elbo if you wanted. All you need is a $20 adapter and you use your tools. I made my own adapter. All in all I am satisfied with Elbo. I need to get the laser which, price wise surprised me, pretty cheap. Although I am having 2nd thoughts about the laser because I like the risk involved with turning as very thin I can make it. I will get it though. What state you live in Bern? I'm in Pittsburgh Pa. Love my Steelers.
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11-10-2007, 11:38 PM	#4
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Neat stuff Mitch and a great looking set up! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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11-11-2007, 06:10 PM	#6
mit-ch Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 218 View mit-ch's Gallery	Report This Post! Bernie I knew there was something I liked about you my friend, now I know, since I found out you were a steeler fan. They win one today, it was ugly but it was a win none the less. You bring up a very good point about when you turn expensive wood Bern, that you need to use a laser in that situation. I never considered it from that standpoint because I never buy wood, but that doesn't mean I never will. Good Luck Mitch
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