Hollow Forms

[Jim Evans]

My next addiction to feed is hollow forms. I've done 2 so far with mixed results and having a blast making chips.

Does anyone know of any good books on hollowing, both technique and form?

Thanks

[Neal Addy]

There are several good videos available. Trent Bosch and Lyle Jamieson are both worth a viewing. Lyle's is oriented around use of his captive rig but the same principles apply to turning by hand.

As far as form there's nothing like studying the work of others.

[John Abt]

I just finished reading David Ellsworth's new book "Ellsworth on Woodturning". It's available on Amazon.com and is well worth a read. He covers virtually all aspects of vessel turning, bowls, hollow forms, design, etc.

Ellsworth also has two videos, "Tips for Turners #3: Hollow Forms", and "Tips for Turners #T: Tools for Hollow Turning". John Jordan has an excellent video, Hollow Turning" and Mike Mahoney also has one , "Hollow Forms and Urns: A Workshop".

All are available on DVD from both Craft Supplies and Packard.

John

[John Abt]

Jim,

I almost forgot. Mike Darlow's book "Woodturning Design" is a complete study of designing for woodturning. Also thru Amazon.

[Jim Evans]

Thanks everyone - I'll have to give the list to my wife.
She always says I'm so hard to buy presents for... And she is right, if I want something I usually go out and buy it.