Video Camera and Monitor for Hollowing

[John Sincerbeaux]

Another option is call Trent Bosch and order a Visualizer.
Best $600 hollowing tool I have purchased.

[Richard Dooling]

Hi John,

I have a couple of Trent's hollowers. I'm curious as to how the Visualizer over-arm bar attaches to the Stabilizer articulated arm mechanism. It's not very clear on his site although I can see the parts provided.

Looks like it attaches directly on top of the pivot mount for the hollowing tool but I can't see how. Do you feel it is a solid mount?

Thanks,
Richard

[John Sincerbeaux]

Hi John,

I have a couple of Trent's hollowers. I'm curious as to how the Visualizer over-arm bar attaches to the Stabilizer articulated arm mechanism. It's not very clear on his site although I can see the parts provided.

Looks like it attaches directly on top of the pivot mount for the hollowing tool but I can't see how. Do you feel it is a solid mount?

Thanks,
Richard

Richard,
you are correct. There is a coupler that screws into the pivot mount of the Stabililizer. The mast of the visualizer goes into the coupler and is held in place by a set screw. Very stable and solid. All the components of the Visualizer are bomb-proof.

Hope that helps.
I really like all of Trent's tools. Super heavy duty!

John

[Richard Dooling]

John,

I'm not surprised to read that you feel Trent's setup is solid. My experience with his tools has been very positive.

I appreciate the response,

Richard

[Nathan Craver]

This concept would be great for also having a fixed camera mounted above the lathe pointing down and you could print or draw profiles on a transparency and use it for duplicating or trying new pre-planned design ideas. Probably might not work so great for long pieces like table legs, but for pepper mills, bottle stoppers, etc, this might be perfect. I think I am going to find a camera and monitor ASAP!