Getting reading to do end grain bowl. I was like some tip on how the best way to go about
Getting reading to do end grain bowl. I was like some tip on how the best way to go about
I believe It more like hollowing tools Im interested in for hollowing small vases out that can buy Which seem all have carbide cutters on them
I just spent a week as John Jordan's assistant and I have to say my comfort level with his tools has gone up. Practice is all it takes. Hollow a bunch of smaller things like Christmas ornaments and then small vessels and your comfort level will increase.
What I like about John and David's tools is the small cutter. It is less grabby than the bigger ones. I have a Sorby swan neck that has the larger cutters and it scares me to use it. I now only use it to clean up the ridges left by the smaller cutters. The smaller cutters don't leave ridges in experienced hands and I'm getting better but for now I do a final pass with a larger cutter to clean up the ridges if the inside of the vessel is seen.
If you want to truely get rid of the white knuckle get a captured bar system like Lyle Jamieson or Monster tool. On those you hollow with 2 fingers. It's very relaxing.
Andre Martel also sells hook tools made of HSS that are easy to hone. When sharpening is required, he has a diamond bit that can sharpen the edge when the bit is mounted in a drill press.
Matt
No I have use uses one and love all advice you give me
How to use hook tool and best hook tool for me to buy
.... A bit more instruction of something you might try if you have the metallurgical skills. http://www.aroundthewoods.com/hooktool.shtml