trent bosch tools?

[ryan kelley]

I've done hollow forms in the past using the Sorby hollow master, now I want "upgrade" but can't afford the monster rig. So I am looking at the Trent Bosch tools. What are your opinions, are they worth it. I am looking at the 5/8" with the purple handle set for $185.

[Jeff Fagen]

Ryan you're takeing the same path that I did and yes I am very happy wth that Bosch hollowing set. :)

[Scott Hackler]

I don't own them but have held them. They are pretty decent tools with some heft to them. I haven't priced them against Monster's version of the similar tool though.

Trent is a great guy and I do won his carving stand for a chucked up piece. I like it a lot.

[Bob Rotche]

I do own the Bosch set and really like them for hand held hollowing. Having said that, I did upgrade to a Monster system which is certainly easier. I still like and use the Bosch tools some plus they fit into the Monster as well! I don't think you will regret the purchase though I wouldn't be surprised if you upgraded to one of the hollowing systems before too long.

[Jeff Myroup]

I bought a set last year as I was unhappy with my keltons. I think they work great and as Bob mentioned the 5/8" fit nicely into my monster rig.

[Del Hollingsworth]

I have Sorby Hollow Master, Mike Jackofsky Hollow Pro and Trent Bosch hollowing tools. My favorite is the Trent Bosch (I have 5/8" and 3/4", although the 5/8" is what I use most). I took a class with Trent and learned to use his tools under his guidance. Super guy, really good tools that are reasonably priced. And, you can replace the cutting tip for $8. My next preference is the Mike Jackofsky carbide tools. These are a tad bit trickier for me to use, as the carbide cutters can be less forgiving. Don't much care for the Sorby, although I use Sorby bowl gouges and am very happy with them.

[paul vechart]

Anybody know the difference between the Bosch tools and the Jordan tools? They look almost identical... the price on the 1/2" Boush set is $20.00 cheaper.

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

If you are looking for a 5/8" shaft and want to hand hollow, both are similar. The cutting edge is 3/16" square steel, usually 10% cobalt. I have JJ's tools but only because that is what I happened to buy at the time. I'm sure Trent's are equally good. If you met and like Trent, that's a good reason to buy his tools. The trick is to buy the right handle. I only use a normal handle for the straight tools. I use arm braces for all curved tools. They take the pressure off your wrist. You can find those at Don Pencil's web site.

[Hayes Rutherford]

Paul, the main difference I noticed on the bent tools is Trent mills both sides of the bent area, and J.Jordan mills one side.

[Mike Peace]

I have the John Jordan tools, 3/4 and 1/2. Both sets use set screws to hold in the cutters. I was told that the Trent Bosch tools use CA to hold the cutters. Heat with a propane torch to remove.

[Joe Landon]

I use Trent's 5/8" straight , 5/8" bent and 3/4" straight exclusively. I think they are great.