First Hollow Form I Have Turned In Over A Year | Wood Turning

It has been quite sometime since I have busted out the hollower & how I have missed using it. I have always enjoyed making hollow forms whether that be larger openings like this piece or the more traditional small hole that makes hollow forms unique. But lately I just have not had much time to make them since they are so specialized however now that I have started KZbin again, I hope to find more reasons to make them. I make mostly utilitarian items like salad bowls, eating bowls, spoons etc when the camera isn't rolling but the whole purpose of this channel is to be a creative outlet for me to make more unique and one of a kind items like this & other pieces I wouldn't normally get to make. This hollow form was turned from red oak and features some gorgeous spalt and figure. When turning this form, I was a little nervous how it was coming along due to some issues in the wood that were not so present when starting. However, it all ended up coming together and I am overall very happy with how it turned out. If you enjoyed this, please let me know by leaving a comment and like! If you would like to see more turning videos, make sure to subscribe!
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[@EdwardDolphin-f7n]

beauty

[@howardbeaver4937]

The "utility" of this piece is clearly it's beauty! Keep up the good work.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you very much! I appreciate that.

[@DennisDolan-fl3mw]

Beautiful vase. Very well done.

[@uniqko]

Sangat alami

[@OJBAYLEY]

Absolutely stunning piece. The grain is incredible! Keep up the amazing work, I have fallen in love with your videos and editing style!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you very much for the kind words & I am very happy to hear that! The videos are something I continually experiment with so glad to know they seem to be headed in the right direction.

[@dianeclemmer1344]

That's absolutely gorgeous ❤️

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you ☺️

[@SuperCruelworld]

Just came across your chanel the other day. I just bought the 1836 Laguna that you have. So that peaked my interested. Today I was looking some of your soial media and noticed that alot of your links are broken. I am new to turning but have had some success that has encouraged me to keep going. Your space looks like a space enjoyed .

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you for pointing that out about my links, I had no idea! And its a great lathe & a good one to learn on. Thank you for the kind words!

[@MarykateMcCarn]

This piece is so whimsical !

[@andrewmccarn]

Lots of whimsical inspiration at home! 🧙‍♂

[@timponder7487]

Well done love the grain and live edge 👏 👍

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks Tim!

[@jonathanmangold5024]

This is a really great-looking hollow form. Very nice organic shape and spectacular grain.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! & yeah I was kind of surprised by it. did not expect it to look that nice when I was prepping it.

[@jordanarmstrong4839]

Beautiful. I love the idea of the live edge rim.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!

[@LansdowneWoodworker]

You did that so beautifully and it turned out so nicely

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that!

[@draven3838]

Great piece

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great 👍

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you!

[@carolriley8472]

Absolutely gorgeous! The grain is so outstanding!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Carol!

[@chiskiewoodcreations9575]

What brand hollowing system are you using? Nice hollow form.

[@aearnest]

second this

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks! This is the Trent Bosch Hollowing System - 5/8ths size with his tool handle. Its a good & simple system & has worked well for me.

[@2102jeffrey]

Beautiful work!

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

That is a beautiful hollow form. The grains are fantastic. I really like the simplicity of the hollowing system that you used.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you John! Oak seems to always surprise me; I always assume its going to be a boring grain pattern but then it ends up looking like this piece here. Trent Bosch Hollowing System - its a great one!

[@stradicfanatic]

Great work! Googled that tool test and it looks pretty sweet. Think I’ll have to try it.

[@ImaWanaBeGnsTa]

Your 1840 looks about like mine. Quite loved.

[@andrewmccarn]

It was a very used and loved machine! I put that thing through alot of test lol

[@BrailsfordWoodworks]

Beautiful work! I love the spalting! Where are you located?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks! I am out in NC

[@BrailsfordWoodworks]

@@andrewmccarn Me too. I was curious as to where. I am near Fayetteville

[@tonyturnswood]

great craftsmanship! I am impressed! I would love some details on the tool selection! Your style (turning and filming/editing) is top notch!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Anthony, I really do appreciate the kind words! For the majority of my work, I use a carter & sons 5/8th bowl gouge and then I use the Trent Bosch Hollowing system for the hollowing portion of the vessel.

[@doolbnroht]

Looks fantastic man!

[@andrewmccarn]

I appreciate that!

[@AlexGarcia-ly9fq]

I like that hollowing rig. Which one is it? I like the set up. Great video.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank ya for the kind words. This is the Trent Bosch Hollowing system and I’m using the 5/8ths size

[@billyallmon5039]

Nice!!!!!!!!!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thanks Billy!

[@TheCoupe06]

Great piece, stud! Can you share your technique for jam-chucking it so as to protect the finished natural edge while finishing the bottom?

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank ya! For this one, I just turned a small cylinder that could fit in the hole with a shop rag on the end to turn it mostly away and then cleaned it up with chisels & the sander at the workbench.

[@TheCoupe06]

@@andrewmccarn When you reference "the hole", I'm going to assume that you're referring to a dovetailed hole turned into the bottom of the bowl for opening the jaws on a recess chucking...is that it? Otherwise, I'm struggling to get a mental image of how the bowl is mounted with the tail stock and live center brought up.

[@andrewmccarn]

@@TheCoupe06 Sorry for the confusion! For this piece I turned a normal tenon for the chuck to grab on to. When I finished this piece, I sanded the outside like you see starting around the 7:25 mark. Once I did that, I have a jam chuck that I had turned that is small & deep enough to fit into the top opening on the hollow form without touching the natural edge. I attach the jam chuck onto my chuck, then slide the hollow form onto it & bring my tailstock back up and re-centering it on the tenon. I then use my bowl gouge and detail gouge to turn away the tenon until there is a little nub that I will take off with a chisel at the work bench. So I am using a jam chuck the same way you would with a bowl but just think of it as this jam chuck fits into the entrance of the hollow form. Hopefully that helps better explain it! If not just let me know

[@TheCoupe06]

@@andrewmccarn Yes...yes, it does. Thanks! 'Cause after I replied with my initial question, I was thinking, "man, that's gotta be one 'fat' cylinder if he's expecting to keep his bowl from flying off the lathe as soon as he turns it on." I've been heavily influenced by Mr. (Lyle) Jamieson and Mr. (Richard) Raffan, myself. Purely for the sending of gifts to this point. 'Haven't been "bitten" by the commercial "bug" yet. But good on you that it has. Rock on, stud!

[@TheCoupe06]

@@andrewmccarn One other question that's come up has to do with the RPM range you set your lathe to for both the hollowing and the sanding afterwards... What's yours, if you don't mind me asking? And, do you start at 150 or 180 grit? Thanks!

[@djs240]

What was the finish you used? Great job

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! I just used real milk paint co. Half and half Tung oil & their wood wax

[@trurex007lee7]

You were really able to highlight the beautiful grain with the shape and dimensions. Your hollowing jig seemed simple yet very practical, what brand/company is it from?

[@SilverBack.]

Stunning piece 👏👏, what was the hollowing jig that you used

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you! This is the Trent Bosch Hollowing System with his tool handle. I believe its the 5/8ths size.

[@schmfr1950]

wonderful. What is the tool brand you are using for hollowing, in particular that level mechanism

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you & I am using the Trent Bosch Hollowing System. It's all I have ever used & a great system.

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

Just stumbled across your channel. Excellent work my friend. New sub here. 👍🏻

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you for the kind words & thank you for subscribing!

[@DancingFox6]

I’ve just now discovered your videos and subscribed. I struggle with even wall thickness on closed forms and appreciate watching you pros work. What is your hollowing system? I don’t remember seeing one like that. Thanks.

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you for subscribing! The wall thickness on hollow forms to me are one of the harder things to get a feel for but with practice it comes a little easier. It took me sometime to get the hang of but I have learned to give myself a little bit of grace and not worry so much how even or perfect the wall is because at the end of the day no one will see the inside anyways lol I am using the Trent Bosch Hollowing system with the 5/8ths handle.

[@litteljim]

What hollowing system do you use?

[@andrewmccarn]

I use the 5/8ths Trent Bosch hollowing system

[@kc696969]

How well did it dry?

[@andrewmccarn]

Pretty good, didnt have any cracks and the bark stayed on!

[@Artisanalwoodcreations]

Beautiful work!

[@andrewmccarn]

Thank you Becky!

[@WilsonPhotography1]

What hallowing system are you using?

[@andrewmccarn]

This is the Trent Bosch Hollowing system

[@WilsonPhotography1]

Thank you. I’ve not seen of heard of this one before. I’ll be sure to check it out.