Jameison hollowing system

[Dave Bureau]

I have heard that the jameison system works pretty well. has anyone used the laser? and if so does it work and is it worth the cost?

[Keith Burns]

I use a Jamison clone. D-Handle home made. I use the laser from Randy Privit at Monster Tools. I use a number of different boring bars including Jordan, Don Pencil and Sorby. Also have a 1-1/8" x 22" bar I had made at a machine shop. Captive rest is also home made. I can't see myself using anything else.

[Bernie Weishapl]

I also bought the monster system from Randy Privett. His comes complete with all attachments and the laser. I use my laser all the time. Yes it is worth the money. I also have his articulating arm hollowing system. Both are well made and both come complete.

[David Christopher]

Dave, my dad has one and he really likes it ...the laser is easy to set up and you can hollow the inside without a light and bending over trying to see inside and guessing or using callipers.. I think its worth the money

[Dave Bureau]

the monster looks a lot more beefy than the jameison. does he stock these or are the special order. also which is better the captured style or articulating

[Steve Schlumpf]

Dave - like Bernie, I also have both of the Monster systems and love them! As far as I know, Randy fabricates each system once they are ordered. As far as which system is better - it really depends on what it is you plan on turning. For larger HFs I would suggest the captured system - for smaller HF the articulated system is the way to go. The captured offered more support for deeper hollowing and the articulated offers a lot more 'feel' and control on the smaller size HFs.

Hope that helps. Let us know if you have any additional questions!

[Jim Becker]

I use the Jamison captive system and love it. I'll admit I rarely have used the laser, however.

[Steve Kubien]

The Jamieson laser is great and well worth the money. It stays put and is really easy to adjust. There is nothing to "beef up". The laser dot does vibrate a tad if you are hogging out material but unless you are turning to 1/16" or thinnner it just doesn't matter. If you are going that thin, shine a light inside instead.

Don't spend more than you need to.

Steve Kubien

[Ken Fitzgerald]

My Jamieson works as advertised.

[Chris Haas]

i have the monster articulated arm, it is good to about 7.5 deep i think, the laser is as good as i can imagine any laser being, i love all the cutters it came with, the most complete tool out of the box i've ever bought. and this setup is what gives the "made in america" some pride.

[Dave Bureau]

I ordered the jameison yesterday. If it works like its suppose to I'll get the laser. ( there was no price break to get it all at the same time). I really liked the monster but didnt want to wait at least a month to get it.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Dave......I have the laser and really like it. It prevents this "old guy" from creating funnels. You would find Jamieson's DVD handy too!

[Dave Bureau]

Yes Ken, I did order the video also.

[Skip Evans]

I am new to this forum. I am considering a hollowing system. Who is Randy Privett and how do I contact him?:):):)

[Dave Bureau]

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