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I've been doing some research and window shopping for a hollowing system with the goal narrow opening hollow forms in mind.  I have yet to make a decision but I have some criteria.  I'm hoping that someone can point me to the "best of the best".  

 

  • Captive bar
  • Heavy duty
  • Actual boring bar, not lathe tool adapter. 
  • Availability of both HSS and Carbide cutters for the tool
  • Laser guide. 

 

Any advice would be appreciated as this is new territory for me. 

 

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1 minute ago, lew said:

Look at the one Tim Yoder sells. I think @Gerald has one-

 

https://wtwtim.com/complete-elbo-hollowing-tool/

I re-read Gerald's thread from this past summer on the topic and visited Tim's site.  I'm not really a fan of the clip attachment to the tailstock with this system.  Looking for a captive bar rather than an articulating arm...???I think???  Could be I'm missing the mark though. 

 

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1 minute ago, forty_caliber said:

I re-read Gerald's thread from this past summer on the topic and visited Tim's site.  I'm not really a fan of the clip attachment to the tailstock with this system.  Looking for a captive bar rather than an articulating arm...???I think???  Could be I'm missing the mark though. 

 

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I don't have a rig to do hollowing. @Gerald and maybe @Steve Krumanaker  will answer with more information

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Thanks for all of the responses.  I've narrowed the candidates down to 3 choices. 

 

Does an articulated arm handle torsion (side to side torque) as well as a captured bar?  The D shape handle seems like it would more readily accept this kind of force.

 

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I didn't remember in my first post but I did end up buying Lyle's dual purpose bar and tool holders. They are well made and a good option. I have also switched from a laser to a camera set up. Highly recommend you at least consider the camera route, it is a nice upgrade in my opinion and can be done pretty reasonably.

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