video for hollow forms?

Robert Sorby *LINK*

Bob Elliott

>If you go to Sorby's site and order their catalog, you'll also get two interactive CD videos that demonstrate how to use their tools. It won't take long for them to arrive, mine came in about a week.




http://www.robert-sorby.co.uk/

Re: Robert Sorby

DWFII

>Bob,

Thanks for the link. I will try that.

I may have made a mistake in mentioning the Sorby. I got the swan-necked, flat bottom, multi-tip hollowing tool for Christmas. It has two carbide(?) cutters--one shaped like a finger (kind of) and the other round. In that regard it's like several other hollowing tools.

I am looking for a video that shows how to hollow with that *kind* of tool not necessarily that particular tool. I'm just not interested (at this point...maybe later) in techniques that use captured tools and/or lazers--not that I have anything against that approach, just that I don't have those tools.

So for those who haven't dismissed this thread and this question altogether...can I try this again? Please?

What are some recommendations for good videos on hollow forms?

tia

DWFII

Re: video for hollow forms?

DWFII

>I may have made a mistake in mentioning the Sorby. I got the swan-necked, flat bottom, multi-tip hollowing tool for Christmas. It has two carbide(?) cutters--one shaped like a finger (kind of) and the other round. In that regard it's like several other hollowing tools.

I am looking for a video that shows how to hollow with that *kind* of tool not necessarily that particular tool. I'm just not interested (at this point...maybe later) in techniques that use captured tools and/or lazers--not that I have anything against that approach, just that I don't have those tools.

So for those who haven't dismissed this thread and this question altogether...can I try this again? Please?

What are some recommendations for good videos on hollow forms?

[sorry for the duplication of posts]

tia

DWFII

Re: video for hollow forms?

Heather A

>I just watched one last night "Hollow Turning with John Jordan" I don't have anything to compare it with but it I thought it was neat. He describes and uses several different brands of hollowing tools. I got it at my local library.

Heather

Re: video for hollow forms?

Lyn J. Mangiameli

>There are a couple of good videos on how to do hollow forms freehand with a tool like your. Unfortunately, IMO there is not presently a great video on this subject (the others are now dated, too limited, or of mediocre audio/video qualities).

For your specific tool, I'd suggest the John Jordan video on Hollowing available through most sources like Packard Woodworks, Crafts Supplies, etc. A bit dated, but a good video, primarily demonstrating your style of tool, but a master of the hollow form.

Not specific to your tool, and in many respects even more dated, are the two videos that David Ellsworth has that discuss hollowing (either his Video #3 or the one specific to his hollowing tools called Tape T). It is an entertainment to see David work, and most of the techniques will carry over quite well to your tool. If you go to David's website, I beleive he has a sample clip from this video.

Chris Stotts also has a video, but again dated and I while I love Chris's teaching style, I don't think it is up to the level of the other videos.

Not a video, but you can also go to Don Pencil's website and read his extensive instructions on how to use his tools, which are almost identical to what you have purchased.

There's other good stuff out there, but I think these are the most focused with respect to your specific tool.

Re: video for hollow forms?

DWFII

>Lyn,

Thanks, Lyn, I'll check out the Jordan video. Also do you have a link or URL for Don Pencil's site?

DWFII

Re: video for hollow forms?

DWFII

>Thanks, Heather. I think that's the one I'm gonna go for.

DWFII

Scorpion instructions... *LINK*

Lyn J. Mangiameli

>available here


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