Hollowing Tools

Nowadays turning hollow forms is a popular branch of the craft. In days gone by it was viewed as predominantly the domain of the master woodturner. Robert Sorby have put together a selection of tools which enables both the hobbyist and professional to explore this dynamic field. These feature either a fixed or swivelling tip for complete control and manouverability.

Designed specifically for those who wish to make hollow forms or vases
Opens avenues previously unexplored with commercially available tools
A unique wall thickness gauge (patent applied for) for consistent results every time
Available in 14" and 20" versions
Full instructions provided for all aspects of useage and sharpening

Code	Description	Overall Length	Handle Length
850H	Shallow Hollowing Tool	14"	8½"
851H	Medium Hollowing Tool	14"	8½"
852H	Boring Tool	14"	8½"
853	Depth Tool	-	-
854	Wall gauge for 850 & 851	-	-
851C	Replacement cutter for 851 & 855	-	-
855H	Hollowing Tool	20"	12"
856H	Hollowing Tool & Wall Thickness Gauge	20"	12"
857	Wall Thickness Gauge	-	-
34HS	Hollowing Set	14"	8½"

Probes

Probes are straight tools that feature a swivelling tip that facilitates the turning of hollow areas through a small opening.

Code	Description	Length	Min. Aperture	Max. Project
8801H	3/8" blade with a 851C HSS swivelling cutter.	20"	½" / 13mm	5 ½" / 140mm
8802H	½" blade with RS232C Bullet cutter for rapid stock removal & a RS233C cutter for fine shaping.	24"	5/8" / 16mm	7" / 175mm
8803H	This probe features and articulated head to access the most difficult areas. Supplied with RS211C general-purpose cutter, RS212C For parallel - sided projects and a RS213C for fine finishing.	28"	1" / 25mm	9" / 225mm
RS213	As the 8803H but fits into the RS2000 arm brace.	14"	1" / 25mm	9" / 225mm

Hollowmaster and Multi Tip Hollowing Tool

Robert Sorby also manufacture two of the most popular hollowing tools around – the Hollowmaster and the Multi Tip Hollowing Tool (RS200KT).

The Multi Tip Hollowing Tool is our recommendation for those who wish to take their first steps in hollowing and those working on projects of 6” and under. It is one of the most versatile tools around.

The ¾ flat surface is in permanent contact with the tool rest and so minimises the impact of rotational forces putting the turning in control and allowing him to be as delicate or as aggressive as he wishes
It features two hollowing tips which are fitted to a swivelling clamp
Swivelling clamp allows for straight hollowing and undercutting under a rim
One tip is rounded to create a flowing shape like bowls
Second tip is pointed for squarer shapes like boxes
Second end of each HSS tip is left plain for the turner to shape to his specific requirements
Also includes a scraper blade for finishing
Scraper has three different working faces making it a round scraper, a half-round scraper and a square scraper all rolled into one
Scraper can be used on the half-round shank for shear scraping
All three tips or cutters are HSS and sharpened with a diamond hone on the top
Spare tips and cutters available
Separate beading, coving, and dovetailing cutters available separately

This is one tool which is a must for each and every turner. It is an excellent tool and will not disappoint. Full instructions included. Featured in "Robert Sorby Specialist tools -Part 1".

Code	Description
RS200KT	Multi Tip Hollowing Tool
RS211C	Round Hollowing Tip
RS212C	Pointed Hollowing Tip
RS200C	Teardrop Scraper Cutter
RS234C	45 & 60 degree Dovetail Cutter
RS235C	3/8"& 5/8"Cove Cutter
RS236C	3/8"& 5/8"Bead Cutter
RS238C	1/4"& 1/2"Cove Cutter
RS239C	1/4 & 1/2"Bead Cutter
RS224	Diamond Sharpening File

The Hollowmaster starts where the Multi Tip Hollowing Tool finishes. It has many of the same features but enable the turner to work even further round in blind holes. For deep hollowing we recommend the RS2000 System which is an adaptation of the original Stewart System.