camera for hollowing system

[Hugh]

Back a number of years ago, I purchased a Trent Bosch hollowing setup. I made my own camera part though. At the time, I purchased two small cameras. Worked just fine all these years. But, today, my camera went on the fritz. I found my second camera and am back in business.
But, I want to purchase a backup camera. They no longer make the camera that I used in 2018 to now.
So.....the question to those who have made their own camera set up ........What kind of camera are you using and where did you get it? Cost?
Thanks for any help.
Hugh

 

[Lou Jacobs]

Last year I bought one of these endoscope cameras on Amazon. Not exactly this one, but I can’t find the precise camera. I connect it to an old iPad which was gathering dust. Turned a cylinder to fit it into, then insert in the laser aperture in the Bosch hollowing rig. It works fine and was very inexpensive, but the reality is that I prefer the laser to the camera setup.

 

[Lou Jacobs]

I just found this picture of it in action. It’s a bit busy, but you should be able to see the idea.

 

[Richard Coers]

I use an inspection camera I purchased from Ebay.

but the reality is that I prefer the laser to the camera setup.

Explain why you like to adjust the position of the laser to where you are cutting, compared to knowing where the entire cutter is at all times with a camera?

 

[Lou Jacobs]

With the laser I’m watching the work. With the camera I’m watching a screen above the work. Among other things it allows me to watch the tool shaft in the opening at the same time instead of having to totally shift my sight line.

 

[Bill Blasic]

Lou echos my thoughts. I also tried video and disliked it for the wires and screen. With my laser I only adjust it 3 times. One when I put the straight tool in, Two when I put the hook tool in and 3 when I put the straight tool back in for finish. I'm always looking at the piece and have no worries about wires or screens tangling or falling.