Hollowing tool

[Bodrighy]

Has anyone come cross this tool before and if so is it any good? The video looks impressive but then I suppose it would. It seems a good price for what it is and would seem to be ideal for the smaller things that I do.

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

I have had a quickish go with the Woodcut Pete,and it is like the Munro tool,except the shavings fly downwards,instead of up on the Munro.

 

[Bodrighy]

I have had a quickish go with the Woodcut Pete,and it is like the Munro tool,except the shavings fly downwards,instead of up on the Munro.

And a lot cheaper. Think I'll wait and see if anyone else has come across it. Does sound ideal for the sort of thing that I do.

Pete

 

[wizer]

If it's the pro-forme then I have the cranked head version, but not got very far with it yet. You're welcome to borrow it if you want to pay for postage ?

 

[Bodrighy]

If it's the pro-forme then I have the cranked head version, but not got very far with it yet. You're welcome to borrow it if you want to pay for postage ?

That's a kind offer To, I'll have a think if that's OK. Is it the larger one you have or the smaller flexi?

Pete

 

[cornucopia]

i've used it pete- very similar to the munroe.

 

[Bodrighy]

i've used it pete- very similar to the munroe.

Thanks George etc.

Sounding better all the time. Looking at a video of it it looked very similar to the Munroe which have used, liked but can't afford. As I tend to do smaler forms, up to 8" this should be plenty. If in the distant future I upgrade to a larger lathe and do bigger ones I can upgrade. I've just contacted Phil Irons to find out about the sharpening / spare cutters situation. If that is OK I think I'll go for it. £70 versus £130 id no contest if the quality is good and as far as I can make out Woodfast are pretty good as a rule.

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

Which tool is it Pete :?:
I can't see one for that price. :?

 

[Bodrighy]

Which tool is it Pete :?:
I can't see one for that price. :?

This one
Video of it in action can be seen here

or am I being daft and reading it wrongly? It is handle less but that's not a problem.

Pete

 

[wizer]

Phil's site is a terrible design and it's near impossible to link to.

I have the 'Heavy Bend' pro forme tool but I think it's blunt as I couldn't get it to cut on that hollow form I attempted. I've decided not to attempt hollow turning for quite some time. So it's not being used atm. As I say, your welcome to give it a try. Not sure how you sharpen it.

 

[Paul.J]

Sorry Pete i am just linking to his home page.
Is it the complete tool,without the handle or just the heads :?:
Otherwise it is a good buy

 

[Bodrighy]

Pro-Forme Flexi Hollower is the one that I am thinking of. I think it's the same as the bigger ones like yours Tom but with a with a 1/2" shaft and a straight and a curved link. The handle is extra but I am sure I could make a handle to fit

Pete

 

[wizer]

I might bring it along to the bash to see if anyone can show me how to use it.

 

[Jeremys]

I've got the Pro-forme tool , with the heavier handle. havent used it much, but but done a couple of hollow forms and really liked it. Getting the position of the brass cover was a bit of trial and error...too deep and the tool will twist and dig...shallow cuts seems to be the way to go.

I sharpen mine freehand with a trend diamond card, a couple of strokes with the fine side has been ok up to now. first time I sharpened it made a big difference...I was putting it off as it looked awkward but it made all the difference...

 

[big soft moose]

Not sure how you sharpen it.

ive not used the specific tool you have tom, but normally these things are sharpened freehand with a diamond slip stone

 

[TobyB]

I got the little one and was very pleased with it - made some small-ish vases and it worked well ... though twists out of control when angled well away from the axis of the shaft ... I gather that you aren't meant to use it like that, although the mechanics allow.

Liked it so much I got the bigger one too. Re-sharpens easily with a wipe on the diamond card. Threw out metres of long thin greenwood thick strips when hollowing out a beech vase/bowl - and hollowed out a very dry VERY hard bit of ancient dark wood (mahogany I think) successfully to (though not the best tool for that I guess).

I have found difficulty with achieving a smooth finish inside - spiral lines or juddered ripples ... but I'm sure that the woorker and not the tool!

Not used some of the other tools mentioned - but pleased with these pro-formes ... just need to learn how to use them!