What is a Hollow Form Turning?
Hollow Form woodturnings are usually in the form of a vase or vessel with the opening smaller than the vessel size or diameter. The inside shape conforms with the outside shape and most often the wall thickness ranges from 1/8″ to 3/8″. Once the wall thickness is established the artist strives to maintain a consistent thickness throughout the entire piece. Here are pictures of my hollowing system. Once the outside form is turned between centers I then attach the piece to a large chuck on the lathe. While the piece is turning I open up the inside with the sharp cutting tool on the end of a bar that slides in a cradle which is attached to the lathe bed.
