See the basic Clark Hollowing System With Unique Features
See the basic Clark Hollowing System set up on a 24 inch swing lathe. Dr Clark explains the basic features that make this captured system function and introduces the angle of attach feature.
Catches become uneventful with the Clark Deep Hollowing System
When cutting too aggressively, it is possible to dig so far into the wood that the lathe either stops or the wood or tooling breaks. With this system, these catches are of little consequence but become infrequent as one learns to use the system. Because the turner has increased mechanical advantage over the hand method, it is easier to overpower the cutter. One must learn to apply the proper amount of force to cut properly.
Setting up the laser depth guide for the Clark Deep Hollowing System
Our laser depth and thickness guide system articulated and rotates to avoid the arms of a steady rest. Other systems are fixed at 12 o’clock and cannot be adjusted to get out of the way of steady rest arms.
Notice how the adjustment of the laser is constant even after much hollowing.
Although there is vibration of the laser holder during hollowing, the alignment is not affected. We have developed an additional stabilizing arm which will be available soon. Our thanks to John Williams of Tampa Florida, one of our new distributors for the idea!
Basic Clark Deep Hollowing System with laser and Fulcrum Support Tube
Here John Leggett is demonstrating the Clark Deep Hollowing System using the laser and Fulcrum Support Tube on a 20 inch swing lathe. This happened several years ago at a Virginia turning symposium.
Long Video of Clark Deep Hollowing System
See the use of our system for external hollowing. See how with a missing arm our large hunk of wood flies off the lathe at the first touch of the cutting tool demonstration the need for a steady rest! See the various advantages of this system in action.
Deeper Hollowing with the Clark Deep Hollowing System including the laser.
Going to 18 inches deep on our project. The basic system is capable of going to 20-24 inches and this experience would be even easier with the Fulcrum Support Tube shown in videos below.
The following 4 videos show the Fulcrum Support Tube
Very deep hollowing beyond 30 inches is possible with the Fulcrum Support Tube. It is named because it proves significant mechanical advantage to the turner and stabilizes the bar to create a smoother hollowing experience. Thanks to John Leggett!
