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Advanced Woodturning Project - Two Raised Arm Birch Vase - Page 4

the interior is begun to be cleared using a homemade hook tool

cleaning out the interior with a hook tool and a gate

Having an idea of the outside I decide next to begin cleaning out the interior with a hook tool and a gate.

twisted grain and voids

The gate is not strictly necessary but the twisted grain and voids make one appreciate a little more control as the cuts get deeper.

stringy bark to contend with

There is also the stringy bark to contend with. A hook gives considerably more speed in the removal than does a scraper type of hollower.

stop the lathe to consider the design thoughts

Periodically I stop the lathe to consider the design thoughts.

The wings are beginning to form

The wings are beginning to form and I change the tool rest, not really necessary but I have decided to use a 3/16" scraper to make a hole at center as it is easier to use the hook tool in this fashion and I am used to using a regular tool rest with the scraper.

continuing with the hook too

So I put back the gate and move in another inch or so