Hollowing tools
Anthony
>What do you think about the hollowing tools available,Termite,Beaver,Hamlet eg. Do any of you use any of the above,and if so how would you rate them for turning wet,and,or dry woods? Thanks,
Anthony,
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#2I have the Termite
John Crissman
>Pro's:
Good tool.
Just as fast as a sharp gouge.
You don't sharpen it often.
Good weight and size.
Can leave a smooth finish.
Con's:
Takes time to learn to hold the angle right.
Just as fast as a sharp gouge.
When it catches it is deep.
It's a pain to sharpen.
Your call. I don't use mine all the time, but I am not gonna sell it either.
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Dick Hines
>I have the Kelton and the Wood cut Pro Forme. The Kelton is for small openings and the Pro Forme is for the more open ones.
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Pascal Oudet
>Hi Anthony,
about the Termite: it works very well, with wet or dry wood, better in end grain. Mostly for open shapes. I've just put on my website an article about it (presentation, sharpening, how to use it to turn a vase).
I also have the Proforme and small Keltons. as Dick says, Kelton works very well for hollow forms with small openings.
I would also recommend you consider the new tool by Rolly Munro. well designed, very versatile (cross gain, end grain, aggressive or smooth cut, most kind of shapes). my preferred one. As the Proforme, it needs a bigger opening (~1").
Pascal
link to Termite article
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#5I forgot: click on Termite in left menu
Pascal Oudet
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