Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Captive or Armbrace hollowers?
Round & Round
>Hello, almost pushed the button on the Don Pencil Scorpion/Stinger set, but thought I'd check here first. New at hollowing tools. Would a captive system be more user friendly and versatile than the Scorpion? If so, what's a good system for around $300-$400? Need to get one ordered today so any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Sean Troy
>The captive system is MUCH easier on your body than other hollowing tools.
http://www.woodturningtools.net
you'll need both...
tdaniel
>I would start with the armbrace and add the captured rig later.
TD
Re: Captive or Armbrace hollowers?
John Trant (Baltimore/WashDC)
>I have both the Jamieson system (captive) and the Don Pencil arm brace. I use the arm brace all the time and use the Jamieson system only on special situations (e.g., very deep vessels). The captive system is easier on the body but personally, I have far less "feel" as to where the tool tip is inside the vessel than I do with the arm brace.
Get the Pencil arm brace first and then get the captive system is a vessel requires it. Alternatively, the captive system would be better if you are suffering from arthritis or bursitus in the shoulders and/or arms.
John
Re: Captive or Armbrace hollowers?
Round & Round
>Thanks for the replies. I ordered the Don Pencil set.
We'll see how it goes!
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ken chase
>I'm right behind you on making the same decision.
Please post or e-mail me when you get the set. I would love to hear about your experience.
How much is the whole system?
Thanks
Ken Chase
Re: Captive or Armbrace hollowers?
Round & Round
>Ken, I ordered the set from Lee Valley $229 + ship.
