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Robert
Sorby Hollowmaster
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| The Robert Sorby Hollowmaster has a flat underside which provides exceptional control and stability when hollowing and is suitable for end grain and bowl work. It is supplied with two interchangeable tips for hollowing and scraping. | |
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Equipment Hollowing Tip: RS211C Scraper Tip: RS230C |
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Lathe Set-up 1.With the tool rest set on centre, place the flat underside of the Hollowmaster on the rest. |
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Lathe Set-up 2.Always use the tool with the straight part of the shaft on the tool rest. |
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Tool-use 1. An initial centre hole can be pre-drilled. |
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Tool-use 2. To form an initial shape, use sweeping cuts from the centre outwards. |
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Tool-use 3. Stop and check the wall thickness at regular intervals. |
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Tool-use 4. A smooth finish is achieved using the scraper tip. |
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Safety Always switch the lathe off to clear shavings. |
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Sharpening Both tips can be sharpened using a flat sharpening stone. |