Vase hollowing question

[PhillH]

Is it "acceptable" to only part hollow out a vase ?

If say it was meant as a decorative rather than practical piece.

Reason for asking is I have an end grain holly vase about 10 inch tall that I'm playing with and try as I might I can't get it hollowed out much below about 4 inches down. The Hope hollowing tool is starting to chatter and I'm not sure what else to use to get some more meat out of it.

Any suggestions / advice most gratefully received.

 

[Woody]

Phill you can use a fostner drill bit in the tailstock to hollow some of the wood out what size hope tool do you have a 10" vase is quite big to hollow out without the right tools I use the Robert sorby Sovereign system Robert Sorby Sovereign Ultima System 22"

 

[bassethound]

I think it's acceptable to do anything you want to do if it's only decorative as long as it works for you!

Regards Ted...

 

[PhillH]

Phill you can use a fostner drill bit in the tailstock to hollow some of the wood out what size hope tool do you have a 10" vase is quite big to hollow out without the right tools I use the Robert sorby Sovereign system Robert Sorby Sovereign Ultima System 22"

No big Forstners either Woody

I kind of discovered that it's quite a big hollowing job, but only after I'd got part way in

Looks like this one is going to be staying as it is, the CFO will not stand for an Ultima just yet, only just got the 900 past her.

Ah well live and learn

 

[Woody]

No big Forstners either Woody

I kind of discovered that it's quite a big hollowing job, but only after I'd got part way in

Looks like this one is going to be staying as it is, the CFO will not stand for an Ultima just yet, only just got the 900 past her.

Ah well live and learn

Bring it up next time and you can use my hollowing tool to finish it mate

 

[Terry]

You could always part it off into 2 sections then hollow out. Glue it back together and put some beads around the join to hide the telltale signs !!!!

 

[PhillH]

Bring it up next time and you can use my hollowing tool to finish it mate

Now there's an offer I can't refuse. Very generous, thank you.

 

[PhillH]

You could always part it off into 2 sections then hollow out. Glue it back together and put some beads around the join to hide the telltale signs !!!!

Without giving too much away, that wouldn't work with this one, but I'll bear it in mind if I do another this big.

 

[Dalboy]

There could be a couple of reasons that I can think of. 1st are you trying to take too aggressive a cut. I know with mine if I rotate the tool anti clockwise the cut becomes less aggressive(usually no more than 45 deg).
And secondly are you cutting on centre hight or just a fraction below(not a lot)

 

[PhillH]

Centre height I believe. I've tried turning anti a bit as well maybe it's Holly that doesn't like being worked end grain.


Or I need a skill injection (most likely probability)

 

[Goulss]

Not sure what size opening you are going through but if you like you can borrow one of these.

Ring tools

With the big one as long as you keep it flat on the rest it will cope with what you are doing.

 

[stevenw1963]

if you haven't a forstener bit Phil use the biggest drill bit you have. The hole created is often a big help when hollowing.
I use the rolly munroe and Woody's home made tools, can't beat em.
As Del said, try not taking to rough / deep a cut & take it steady / carefully.

It takes some getting used to hollowing out that much but take your time & it will happen