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Tool manufacturer anybody

Thanks, Kevin and John. I appreciate your replies.
I might add, I generally prefer the least amount of connections or joints in any of my woodturning tools in order to reduce the risk of vibration. I prefer a single bar over one that has been joined multiple times such as this articulated hollower. However, this particular hollower is one that I may wish to own. The joints are extremely tight and solid. No slop whatsoever. So, who made it, is the question.
 
I know there was one like that produced because I was thinking about building a home version. I just never got around to it
 
Dennis Weiner said:
I might add, I generally prefer the least amount of connections or joints in any of my woodturning tools in order to reduce the risk of vibration. I prefer a single bar over one that has been joined multiple times such as this articulated hollower. However, this particular hollower is one that I may wish to own. The joints are extremely tight and solid. No slop whatsoever. So, who made it, is the question.
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You'll greatly appreciate all the articulation joints when doing a flatter hollow form and you have a nearly perpendicular to the bed cut. I much prefer the articulated hollowers
 
My guess is also that it is homemade or an older, low volume, product that's no longer manufactured -- the 3 set screws on the receiver, and two screws on the height adjuster are unusual features. With some cleanup it will be a valuable tool.

Dennis Weiner said:
I generally prefer the least amount of connections or joints in any of my woodturning tools in order to reduce the risk of vibration.
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When you mount a tool, you set it up with mild to modest down pressure on the tool rest, so vibration from the joints is not an issue. And tool movement secure and steady. (I can let go of the tool a few mm from the wood and expect it to stay put).

I don't know how big the receiver is, but Trent Bosch sells a nice set of adapter sleeves.

Not saying you couldn't try a long bar, but the design probably works best with shorter tools.
 
I believe the originals were "elbow tools" which were mounted in tailstock....this one mounted on the ways, hollowing tool ur choice....John Jordan, Trent Bosch, hunter tools, etc,etc used with it....this is incomplete ....compre prices to what's available.....older incomplete systems should be bargain prices
 
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