Now what is the best articulated system?

[Tom Brouillette]

Mine came with a laser. Our club had a demo last month with a camera/monitor system for hollowing. I must say it was impressive.

[Brian Kent]

If I remember correctly, it was about $625 when I priced it at the GA symposium. That includes the TransFormer bar. Check with Tom Steyer. I think the price varies a little depending on the base.

$625-ish is fine. I knew if I listed a $750 limit, my friendly advisors would recommend $1,500 systems.

I see the "Transformer System" but I do not know which part is the "Transformer bar".

[Ray Bell]

Does anybody here use the Trent Bosch visualizer?

[Sparky Paessler]

Does anybody here use the Trent Bosch visualizer?

I use one I put together myself using a small video camera and a TV. Love it and would not go back to a Laser!

[Ray Bell]

Very nice setup, and thank you for the reply.

[Tom Giacomo]

B.jpg Home made version, cost $50, with laser $8 more. Works great.

[Dave Bunge]

I see the "Transformer System" but I do not know which part is the "Transformer bar".

Ron, the red circled part in picture below is the transformer bar. It can be used in the Gizmo articulated hollowing system. Other hollowing bars can be used in the Gizmo too.
Transformer.JPG

I have the Gizmo and like it a lot. I use it with John Jordan hollowing bars. I bought the transformer bar, but never got the hang of using it in the Gizmo.

[Russell Stanton]

The transformer cutter adjustment is the tricky part. As you change from cutting across the bottom to cutting the side you must adjust the twist of the carbide cutter to keep it from self feeding. The carbide cutter is like a Hunter cutter so it is a round disc edge. You need to keep the edge parallel to the surface being cut. It is difficult to explain in words on the forum. I went to a one week class at Campbell with Rudy Lopez and learned to visualize the cut and make the needed adjustment. Really like the Gizmo but prefer other cutter bars that are so particular about their adjustment. I have a shielded hook tool that works really well.

[Vince Welch]

Hold on a second folks... I understand Monster my not be finished just yet! I think they might have underestimated the response they receive concerning closing the business. I can't say for sure at this point but I hope they reopen!
Vince

[Brian Kent]

I had a very good correspondence and call with Tom at JT Tools about the Gizmo. It looks great, but the 3 parts total over $1,000 (Transformer, Gizmo, and Laser). So at this moment, I am planning two directions - to see if I can afford it, and keeping my eyes open to see if there are other options.

[Mark Greenbaum]

Can you send me a list of parts, or a drawing for your system? (PM me if you can). I would love to get back into hollowing on my new G0766, but costs are prohibitive. Thanks.

B.jpg Home made version, cost $50, with laser $8 more. Works great.

[Mike Goetzke]

B.jpg Home made version, cost $50, with laser $8 more. Works great.

Tim - are those hooks on the ends of your turning tools?

Thanks,

Mike

[Matt Schrum]

Can you send me a list of parts, or a drawing for your system? (PM me if you can). I would love to get back into hollowing on my new G0766, but costs are prohibitive. Thanks.

Tom, at this point you might as well start a new thread-- your rig has caught my attention too!

[Jeramie Johnson]

Tom, at this point you might as well start a new thread-- your rig has caught my attention too!

And many others.

[Roger Chandler]

Hold on a second folks... I understand Monster my not be finished just yet! I think they might have underestimated the response they receive concerning closing the business. I can't say for sure at this point but I hope they reopen!
Vince

Vince....I sure hope they reconsider opening. I had planned to purchase several cutters, scrapers and a captured system from them and another boring bar. I have the articulated system now, and with my bigger lathe, I could use a new post that fits inside the base to extend the reach on my 22" swing lathe.

I believe there are a lot of turners who would get a monster system if they felt the company would be able to continue support and parts.