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Small Hollowing Tools

Paul Grenier

Paul Grenier

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Yesterday I was working at hollowing a small (4" diameter X 2 1/2" high) cherry burl with a 9/16" opening that I eventually ended up increasing to 1" because of the hollowing tools that I have. I can choose either my Sorby small hollowing set with the red handles, or the small John Jordan (3/8" diameter) bent hollowing tools. I know that many folks can work metal and make their own small bent hollowing tools, but I neither have the metal working tools nor the inclination to work with metal. So what is out there for me to choose from that folks have used and liked?
 
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Richard Coers

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Biggest issue with small tools is the reach to make it thin. There is always the option of hollowing from the bottom. Part off a disc to latter turn and plug the bottom hole. Score a decorative line at the seam when you glue it back in and it will be invisible. I've turned 4" vessels that way with a 1/4" hole in the top. I quickly looked on Google, but didn't find a quality video of the technique. There are some videos, so you can get an idea how to do it.
 
Paul Grenier

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Russell Nugent said:
There is a PSI small carbide hollowing tool set that I bought on amazon, I use it to make hollow ball christmas ornaments. I've been pretty happy with it. Generally I hollow through a 5/16 hole in those.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B079KS919X/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_VCJDEbWQMKFKZ
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Thanks for the info. I found a set on Amazon for $48 + $3 tax. They look perfect for the interior of small hollow forms and they have easily and fairly inexpensive replaceable carbide cutters
 
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