First, an explanation:
SURVEY QUESTION: Do you believe this tool would be useful? Cost will be a bit more than $50 and hopefully under $100. I'm not soliciting a commitment but would appreciate the typical critical thinking exhibited by forum members. Of course, if someone has already done this, please send a pic
- I do large mesquite, walnut, and maple hollow forms - hollowing tool of choice is the 3/4" Rolle Munro. Took a while to go over the learning curve but figured out how to make it work.
- Got several large very green koa logs - Rolle Munro clogs in a second or two no matter how sharp the cutter and how narrow or wide the setting. I use a pivot pin tool rest and can apply lots of pressure - still can't make it work. I don't think any shielded cutter will work on koa.
- Tried the #1 hunter square shank retro tool in a straight 3/4" bar - works like a dream. No anxious moments.
- PROBLEM: the straight bar doesn't do well on the underside of the top - need to angle the cutter and extend it slightly to the left to make those underside cuts.
- SOLUTION: A cutter head like the standard Rolle Munro that attaches to the Rolle Munro link but with a #1 Hunter cutter without shield
SURVEY QUESTION: Do you believe this tool would be useful? Cost will be a bit more than $50 and hopefully under $100. I'm not soliciting a commitment but would appreciate the typical critical thinking exhibited by forum members. Of course, if someone has already done this, please send a pic