Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Help first hollow vessel in progress
ken chase
>The vessel is about 6" deep. I'm using Kelton hollowers. Should sharpening be required before
I complete this task? Hope not. I'm not sure exactly to sharpen them. Help appreciated. I'm taking it slow. P.S. wood if white ash.
Thanks Ken
Re: Help first hollow vessel in progress *LINK*
Les Robison
>If you think the tool might need sharpening, it most likely does. When you started the hollowing, I am sure it cut pretty easy. As you have progressed it likely gets a little harder to get good clean cuts. That means to resharpen. Another test is to feel the top of the tool for a burr. If it is smooth, it needs to be sharpened.
you should have received instructions on sharpening the Keltons with the tool. If not go to the URL below and read how to do it.
Les
http://www.kelton.co.nz/holuse.html
Re: Help first hollow vessel in progress
ken chase
>Thank you Les. I found the going rough. The most difficult part was the very bottom center, I'm sure it's normal to find it difficult the first time. I was nearly finished when I cracked the very top. Wasn't a loss though. I cut the top off and I have a nice wine glass or goblet.
Ken
Re: Help first hollow vessel in progress
John Lucas
>Ken
I'm not familiar with the Kelton hollowers but the middle of the bottom is the hardest part with all the tools I use. With my tools I start a cut right below center and then lift the tool up to center removing the little center nub. It's not as easy as it sounds.
Re: Help first hollow vessel in progress
ken chase
>Thanks. I was nearly finished when I cracked the
upper neck of the piece. Luckily I was able to cut that part off and ended up with a nice goblet like form. Guess it's going to require lots of practice.
Ken
