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Well bit the bullet a week ago and decided I really like doing Hollow Forms. As you can see from a couple I posted including in the contest. So I am gearing up to hit it hard and heavy. I have the Kelton Hollow Form tools both the 5/16" and 5/8" for freehand but want to do some bigger stuff. So I bought the Monster Hollowing Rig from Randy Privett. It is a captured system like the Jamieson Rig but come with extra cutter, scrapers and a swan neck tool. It is also laser guided so when you get into the deep big hollow forms you won't come thru the side. Also had him make me a new tool rest out of 1" round steel. Should help with the movement of the tool. Anyway here are some preview pictures and will take more when I get it mounted on the lathe. He custom builds these to your lathe.

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By the way some of you other turners on here I would like to hear and see some of your toys....errrrrrr I mean tools and such. :rolleyes:
When I first saw this, I thought...
"Oh Harbor Freight is selling that stuff now..."
I had no idea that there was another HF! :) :) :)

That looks like quite a sophisticated set of tools...

... not really how they are used... but I'm sure they perform a fancy function... yes?

More fun, eh? :) :)
Hey Bernie, hope to see some serious hollow forms soon! You will have to take some pics of the rig all set up and in action with and a shot of the laser in use would be cool! Can't make a funnel with that thing.... well I probably could...lol.

Corey
Looks like a nice set of hollowers...

Hello Bernie,

It looks like you have a really nice set of hollowers. I have not used those particular tools before (I have the following hollowers: Oneway, Kelton, Woodcut, Don Pencil, Sorby, Jordan, Jamieson and Trent Bosch), let me know how they work out for you. :D You can never have enough tools!

Take care and all the best to you and yours!
Alright Bernie.... you have had those new toys for 2 days now and I'm still waiting to see a HF out of you :rolleyes:
Bob N said:
Alright Bernie.... you have had those new toys for 2 days now and I'm still waiting to see a HF out of you :rolleyes:
Nope don't have it yet as it is still in the making. They should ship the end of this month I think on the 28th. Randy Privett is making it plus a new round steel tool rest for it. I tell ya I am sitting on pins and needles waiting. I got a hunk of Rock Maple from John Hart that is 10 X 10 X 12. That should make a awesome HF. It will be posted when done.
Just a update. The Monster HF tool is shipping tomorrow. I have 8 pieces of wood for Hollow Forms waiting. I just got some walnut burl from John Hart 8 X 8 X 12 with some awesome figure and burl to it. Should make some awesome Hollow Forms.
Sweet Bernie. The chips will be a flying man! Get all those clock jobs all finished and your home free buddy!

Corey
Steve Russell said:
Hello Bernie,

It looks like you have a really nice set of hollowers. I have not used those particular tools before (I have the following hollowers: Oneway, Kelton, Woodcut, Don Pencil, Sorby, Jordan, Jamieson and Trent Bosch), let me know how they work out for you. :D You can never have enough tools!

Take care and all the best to you and yours!
I will let you know. It is a very heavy built unit. It should last me my lifetime. I also have the Kelton 5/16" and 5/8" hollowers for free hand. Anyway got it the Monster in and will hopefully being in use this weekend.


Bernie
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