Meta Description: Carl Ford's Woodturning Blog: Carl added 9 more fulcrum pin holes to his Trent Bosch Hollowing Tool Stabilizer. Now there is always a hole in the right location! This really saves time and makes hollowing a lot more fun! His new version can be ordered from SendCutSend.
I added 9 more fulcrum pin holes to my Trent Bosch Hollowing Tool Stabilizer. Now there is
always a hole in the right location! This really saves time and makes hollowing a lot more fun!
Meta Description: Carl Ford's Woodturning Blog: Carl added a handle to his "Simple Hollower". This is how he did it. Now he can use his whole body to make nice hollow form shapes. The way he does, when he is using a bowl gouge with a handle.
I own and like the Simple Hollowing System by Simple Woodturning Tools. It is good for
small Hollowing projects. For things that will fit in a 6" x 6" x 6" square box when finished. For
Christmas Ornaments, Boxes, SMALL Vases, SMALL Hollow Forms, etc. See my Carl’s Modern
Hollowing Tools bog entry for more "Simple Hollower" info.
However, I needed to add a handle to the "Simple Hollower" to make it work for me. I like to
use my whole body to move a tool while turning. When I use a bowl gouge, the handle is always
against my body. I use the big muscles in my legs to make nice shapes. Trying to move the "Simple
Hollower" around with just my hands and arms, is not acceptable. I need to use my whole body! Thus,
I needed to add a handle to my "Simple Hollower". Continue reading Handle Added to Simple Hollower→
Meta Description: Carl Ford's Woodturning Blog: Carl created his own "Scraper Burnisher for Turners" with a 10 degree pin. Why? Because, the well known Veritas one sells for to much money.
Click here or on the above photo for a printable PDF with out the blue background.
Carl's DIY Scraper Burnisher for Turners with 10° Pin
Here is my design for a "DIY Scraper Burnisher for Turners with a 10° Pin". You can make one
for $10 or less on 11/2024. You just need to purchase some hardened steel pins on Amazon. You also
need a scrap of Hard Maple wood.
I came up with this "DIY Scraper Burnisher" for my students. I like the Veritas
(brand) "Scraper Burnisher for Turners". However, it sells for $59 on 11/2024. That is to much
money for my novice students.
Meta Description: Carl Ford's Woodturning Blog: Carl's suggestions for a MODERN set of woodturning tools for new turners. Updated 10/2024. A set for mostly bowls, hollow forms, and whimsy. With a little spindle turning here and there.
I like many turners, started out by purchasing a set of tools from a well known manufacturer.
Then while attending classes, demos and symposiums, I learned that I did not need most of the tools
in the set. Modern turners have moved on beyond the scrapers and the spindle turning tools featured
in the old fashion sets still sold by many well known manufactures.
Here are MY suggestions for a modern set of tools for new turners. Please, keep in mind that I
do mostly medium size faceplate (bowl) turning with a little spindle turning here and there. Continue reading Carl’s Modern Woodturning Tool Set 2024→
Meta Description: Carl Ford's Woodturning Blog: Carl's hollowing tools for Woodturners. Start small. Consider the "Simple Hollowing System". Go with Trent Bosch "3/4" Hollowing Tool Stabilizer" with Visualizer.
Here is my take on hollowing tools for Woodturners. In a nutshell: Start small. Consider the “Simple Hollowing System” for small things. Go with the Trent Bosch “3/4″ Hollowing Tool Stabilizer” with Visualizer for bigger things. Continue reading Carl’s Modern Hollowing Tools 2024→
Meta Description: Carl Ford's Woodturning Blog: Carl's handles for Woodturners. Carl discusses Handles he likes and does not like on his Woodturning Tools.
Disclaimer: I have found that tool handle “likes” and
“dislikes” are a VERY personal thing. Thus, lots of people are NOT going to agree with what I have
to say in this blog entry!
