Wood Turning - Hollow Form using the Hope Mini Hollowing Tools

I turn a Small Cherry Hollow Form, using the Hope Mini hollowing tool set, inspired by Sam Angelo - The Wyomingwoodturner..
WyomingWoodTurner: / wyomingwoodturner
Simon Hope: www.hopewoodtur...
Yorkshire Grit: yorkshire-grit....

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Fantastic Mike fantastic I love the grain it is stunning.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you very much Kobie Take care Mike

[@muziqjazz]

Very nice M. Mike. The form is excellent and the color is superb. Marc

[@MikeWaldt]

+Marc 's Oneway of turning Thanks Marc, appreciate it mate Cheers Mike

[@anklebiterwoodworks2818]

Cute little hollow form. Liked the review of the hollowing tools.

[@MikeWaldt]

+AnkleBiter Woodworks Thanks on both counts Sir :) Cheers Mike

[@keithedwards1038]

Beautiful work as always

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you Keith.

[@leighstevens1075]

Also a novice turner. Cannot see myself being able to do this - ever - but i shall continue to admire and appreciate the talent from a distance. Beautiful!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Leigh Stevens Never say never Leigh, keep practicing and you'll surprise yourself my friend. Cheers Mike

[@PaulLockwood]

Really nice Mike. It's nice to see you carrying on and dealing with the cracks, just gives the rest of us yet more ideas. Well done!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Paul Lockwood Thanks Paul, appreciate it mate. Cheers Mike

[@tohall18]

Just got done watching sam's hollow form video. Refreshed the page, and saw you posted!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Todd Halleman lol Todd, Sam is the master no doubt there. Cheers Mike

[@stewartmills1600]

Very nice as always Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Stewart Mills Thank you Stewart, it is kind of you mate. Cheers Mike

[@JimG31547]

Mike, A very nice hollow form. Thanks for taking time to video and share with everyone. Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

+James Gilliland Thanks for watching James Cheers Mike

[@johnnyspropshop]

Mike lovely hollow form. Mighty nice of the wife getting you an early Christmas present.

[@MikeWaldt]

+John Fisher Thanks John...as they say...she is a keeper :) Cheers Mike

[@alansimpson596]

Lovely little hollow form Mike and a beautiful piece of cherry. Best wishes, Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Alan Simpson Thank you Alan, ours always good to hear from you mate Cheers Mike

[@michaelflynn6178]

Looks great Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Michael Flynn Thank you Michael Cheers Mike

[@CarlJacobson]

Great job Mike! Beautiful piece, and great demo. Take care mate, Carl

[@MikeWaldt]

+Carl Jacobson Thanks Carl Cheers Mike

[@fletcherlayton7374]

Instablaster.

[@richardcoyle8091]

Beautiful little hollow form Mike. The grain in the wood is very nice. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Richard Coyle Thank you Richard, your kind words are much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@DanielVilarino]

Hi Mike! Beautiful little hollow form my dear friend! Cheers! Daniel

[@MikeWaldt]

+Daniel Vilarino Thank you Daniel Tale care my friend Mike

[@jackmaravola2496]

Another great turning once again Mike.....!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jack Maravola Thanks jack, appreciate it my friend. Cheers Mike

[@HeathKnuckles_Tasty_Timber]

Another great video Mike. Beautiful piece!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Heath Knuckles Thanks Heath, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@colinchalmers1099]

Very good video and nice form Mike,well done, cheers Colin.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Colin Chalmers Thank you Colin, much appreciated my friend Cheers Mike

[@turnip197426]

thanks again Mike nice hollow form great finish.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Lee Rogers Thanks Lee, glad you liked it. Cheers Mike

[@WoodsleeSummercraftwoodturning]

Lovely little hollow form Mike, cherry is one of my favourite woods but there are so many. The new tool look great, Take care Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

+Woodslee Summercraft Thanks Rob, and yes the tools are great. Always appreciate your support as well mate. Cheers Mike

[@Chrisparkerwoodturner]

mike i have looked back through your vids amd foundvthe answer to my question thanks again for the great wealth of information much easier to a decision when people give unbiased reviews nice one mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Chris Parker Thanks Chris that is very kind of you, and much appreciated, glad that you find my videos of some use. Take care Mike

[@TomSavadel]

Thanks Mike. Another great video.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Tom Savadel Thanks for watching Tom, much appreciated. Cheers Mike

[@JOHNSmith-pn6fj]

That is a very nice hollow form.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you John.

[@berniesr]

another nice one Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Bernie Stefan-Rasmus Thank you Bernice Cheers Mike

[@walshjp17]

Now that I see how it's done the right way, I'll have to see if I can use my Hope set as well as you do. Well done, Mike.

[@MikeWaldt]

+John Walsh They are really great tools John, key me know how you get on. Cheers Mike

[@karolskakes388]

Loved the finial form, just the right size to pop up on the bookshelf, add a little flair to the room. Merry Christmas! Mark

[@MikeWaldt]

+Karol's Kakes Thanks Karol, appreciate it...ho ho ho;)

[@JimsonMakes]

Nice piece Mike. Glad to see my sticker on your tool wall ;-) . Cheers, Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jimson's Stuff Thanks Jim, it had pride of place mate...didn't mention it do fear of starting a swap war, and as you know I have none as yet ;)

[@ArtWithaGrainStudio23]

Lovely piece Mike!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Fred Mitchell Thank you Fred Cheers Mike

[@joelseymour6372]

Excellent video and lovely hollow form. Did you early gift it to your wife. I am sure she loves and appreciates it and the love from which it was created for her.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Joel Seymour Thanks Joel appreciate it my friend. Yes I did and she did like it a lot :) Cheers Mike

[@adrianmckie4559]

Hi Mike, great demo. Will try this! Thanks

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Adrian, let me know how you get on, and thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@hibnerswork9578]

Turned out great! I need to make some of those tools and give it a try.-Chad

[@MikeWaldt]

+Hibners Work Thank you...they do work really well. Cheers Mike

[@alanrouse8301]

Merry Christmas, Mike!! Nice little piece, and that hollowing tool is a great tool to work with.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Alan Rouse Lol Alan and thank you, the tools are indeed a pleasure to use. Cheers Mike

[@cunningstunts3329]

Hi Mike. Another excellent video. I've been using the excellent hollower from Glen Teagle and am very pleased with it. It is surprising that the tiny cutter does such a good job. The other product I'm delighted with is Yorkshire Grit as it can eliminate the minuscule sanding marks that can escape observation. Keep up the good work.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Graham Light Thanks Graham. Your right regarding Glen and Glyn...both have first class products. Cheers Mike

[@gunterschone8402]

Beautiful video, Mike. The tool looks good. The excavation seems to have become very good.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Günter Schöne Thanks Gunter...the toll work really well my friend. Cheers Mike

[@donnymcarter]

Beautiful piece Mike! I just started doing hollow forms myself. Thanks for the video!

[@MikeWaldt]

+donny carter Thanks Donny, they are din to turn. Cheers Mike

[@stephencorkery5351]

Thanks, perseverance pays off

[@MikeWaldt]

+Stephen Corkery It does Stephen, thanks for watching.. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Stephen Corkery It does Stephen, thanks for watching.. Cheers Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

+Stephen Corkery It does Stephen, thanks for watching.. Cheers Mike

[@jimpplunk]

Thank you Mike. You teach me well!

[@MikeWaldt]

Your very kind Paxton...thank you my friend. Cheers Mike

[@TheLittleGardenShedWorkshop]

Very nice Mike, Great video as always, a beautiful piece of wood and it great tool, Got to get me one of those sets, like you I am a great tool junkie, lol. Best wishes Harry.

[@MikeWaldt]

+The Little Garden Shed Workshop Thanks Harry, they are really great little tools mate you'll love them. Cheers Mike

[@adamquincey4371]

Excellent,very nice... Cheers...

[@MikeWaldt]

+Adam Quincey Thanks Adam Cheers

[@MikeWaldt]

+Adam Quincey Thanks Adam Cheers

[@rontocknell3592]

A cracking little hollow form (in more ways than one but that's the nature of wood).

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol ... thank you Ron :) Cheers Mike

[@jwall6006]

Such a darling little vessel. There must be something that could fill and stabilize the small cracks. If the color of the piece were a little darker would that help?

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jennie Wallick Thanks Jennie...I did fill the creches with CA glue, but didn't add any colour on this one. Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@petershevlan2513]

Good job. As a beginning turner it looks tricky to me. Thanks for sharing.

[@MikeWaldt]

+peter shevlan Thanks Peter appreciate it mate Cheers Mike

[@thewoodman6039]

Hello again Mike! I am again late on the scene. I see you posted this in 2016.... It is March 2022. I loved this segment so much I ordered this tool. I couldn't get it from the UK but I found a Canadian Company that sent one to me. I love it. I bit of a learning curve for me however. NO regrets. Are you indeed still using it and find it as useful as you hoped? So far I have only used it to make a few hollow Christmas ornaments.

[@MikeWaldt]

Once again I'm pleased to say it is my go to tool for the smaller hollowing jobs.

[@Tommo158]

Hi Mike. Something I have often wondered about the items that you turn. Do you work out a rough or maybe a detailed plan or do you just 'wing it' as they say and let the object develop in your mind as you turn? What made me wonder was how quickly you just changed all your dimensions to remove the major crack, no hesitation , pure confidence in your ability, amazing. Lovely piece by the way 😊

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Tom, I have always started a project with a "rough" idea of what I want, and then as you so succinctly put it "wing" it from there! :) I have never been one for detailed plans, a failing that I am too old to change. Thanks for watching, and your kind words. Take care Mike

[@glenmckelvey5952]

Nice piece Mike and nice job in talking your wife into a early Christmas present . I've got I eye on a few tools I'd like to have . Do you think you could talk to my wife for me about that lol. Take care.

[@MikeWaldt]

+glen mckelvey Thanks Glen...I think I might be pushing my luck mate...don't you? ;) Cheers Mike

[@rcrawford824]

hi mike great video as always. thinking off treating my self for my up and coming birthday and just wondering if this would be ok to help finish the inside off bowls aswell?as I'm wanting to work my way up to a hollow form thanks again Rob

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Rob, I see no reason why the the large cutter couldn't be used to get a good finish on bowls as well, in fact i would be certain it would work well...just mu opinion :) Cheers Mike

[@rogerdorsett3753]

Hi mike great result and video. Do you turn between Steb centres in the video and have you tried the Axminster ones and are they benifit to new turnersThanks

[@MikeWaldt]

+Roger Dorsett Thank you Roger, the ones I have are Sorby, but I understand the Axminster ones are good as well. The benefit for new turners is that they will slip if you get a catch, which can help in the beginning. I use them because I like them...lol. Cheers Mike

[@rogerdorsett3753]

Mike Waldt Thanks Mike that's made my mind up I'll try Axminster ones when there back in stock

[@MikeWaldt]

Let me know what you think Roger, when you get them, and have had a chance to use them a bit. Cheers Mike

[@baconsoda]

Early Christmas present... yeah, I do that too. So, what are you getting for Christmas? That turned out well. You can't trust Cherry, even when it looks stable it cracks but it's well worth the effort. Those tools look very tempting. Now, which 'Christmas present' am I at now? Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeWaldt]

+baconsoda Lol Brendan....I must be up to at least 2020 . They are really nice to use and versatile too. Thanks for watching mate appreciate it. Cheers Mike

[@eoinbogan9896]

That is a lovely piece, great job Do you ever lubricate your chuck and if you do, how

[@MikeWaldt]

+Eoin Bogan Thank you Eoin Cheers Mike

[@cigarsmoka9741]

Quite a nice little hollowform Mike. I’ve watched this video a few times over the last several months and after turning some bowls and boxes (which are my favorite things to make) I’ve decided to give small hollowforms a try. I’ve narrowed my choices for hollowing tools down to two and will probably go with this one. Could you tell me if the ride on the hooked tool is flat on the bottom? If not is there any problem with it wanting to twist, or since the tip is at a 45° angle is that not an issue? Thanks for all the great videos, you and a few others have brought me along way since I started woodturning.

[@MikeWaldt]

Thank you. When using the hook tool the "bend" should be in front of the tool rest, if the bend is on or behind the rest the tool will want to dip on you. Hope this helps. Cheers Mike

[@cigarsmoka9741]

That’s for the reply Mike. I mistyped my question though. Is the part of the bar that sits on the tool rest round or flat on the bottom?

[@MikeWaldt]

Oh OK, the bar is round :)

[@leksey7870]

A beautiful thing happened. Like!

[@Chrisparkerwoodturner]

forgot to ask mike but which model off bandsaw do you use by the way fab little hollow form

[@MikeWaldt]

+Chris Parker Is the Record Power BS400 have had it newly 4 years now and it's never missed a beat...famous last words ;) Cheers Mike

[@ernestrosenkranz7642]

Do you do any sanding/finishing on the inside ?

[@MikeWaldt]

Not on this on as you can't even get your pinky finger in the hole! 🙂

[@ernestrosenkranz7642]

I do some I use a 1/4" rod in a di grinder with a slit and a strip of emery cloth. But not one with that small of an opening. Thanks again for your videos.

[@sampson8119]

Hi Mike, can you tell me were your get your Yorkshire Grit from please, I`ve tried axminster, Ebay with no luck. Great vidios by the way, I`ve learnt a lot from you. Thank you.Roger Gamblin

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Roger, you can order direct from Glyn Senior (The Maker)...here's the link yorkshire-grit.com/ Hope this helps Cheers Mike

[@alanprior1296]

I am fairly new to turning and would like some advice. I have seen some nice looking chisels on Ebay for what looks like a fair price, but need to know if they are good quality. They are Neilsen Wood Turning Chisels 8 Piece Long Handles Lathe HSS Steel Blade 15T. I have read somewhere that Neilson are good,is this true..Love your channel by the way lots of interesting info and good education and some great pieces. Thanks Alan.

[@MikeWaldt]

Hi Alan, I must confess I thought that Lie Nielson did not make turning tools, only hand tools. However I cannot say as I have never had experience of them, I do know that the Lie-Nielson handtools are amongst the best. Sorry I can't be of more help Take care Mike

[@alanprior1296]

Thanks Mike, great channel,helps a lot starting out.

[@Idahobirdhunter53]

Nice work Mike..... Going to try a few small hollow forms now. By the way... the music....Really like the first tune.... name? -Jim

[@MikeWaldt]

Thanks Jim...the music is from the KZbin free music store and is called "Sleepy Jake". Thanks for watching Cheers Mike

[@Unclebuddy01]

Beautifully done, sorry about the cracking, guess the cherry blank didn't want to cooperate with you.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Michael Trent Thanks Michael...can't win them all my friend. Thanks for watching. Cheers Mike

[@jasonmickley4835]

I'd say it needs one of your rocking finials to draw attention away from the cracks!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Jason Mickley Good idea Jason...I might just do that. Cheers Mike

[@MojeToczenieBartoszSokoow]

Very nice :)

[@MikeWaldt]

Many thanks Bartosz Cheers Mike

[@AsWoodTurns]

Sorry about the cracks but still a pretty little vase. Alan

[@MikeWaldt]

+As Wood Turns Thanks Alan Cheers Mike

[@simonhopkins3867]

can anyone recommend a moisture meeter/ tester.

[@MikeWaldt]

+Simon Hopkins ...Hi Simon... The one I use is a " cheapie" from Axminster Tools...I've had it for three year now and still works fine. Cheers Mike

[@simonhopkins3867]

Thanks Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

My pleasure Simon, any time. Cheers Mike

[@Bramsshed1913]

Lovely job mate ! and who knows if you are good and I mean really, really good Santa will see you ok come Christmas :) Great video Mike, Cheers for now Bram

[@MikeWaldt]

+Brams shed Thanks Bram... What do you mean if I'm good...always am mate...will nearly always ;) Cheers Mike

[@sarullowoodworks4795]

keep the beard Mike

[@MikeWaldt]

Lol...yessir! Cheers Mike

[@plumbummax]

Рождение ребёнка!

[@MikeWaldt]

+Максим Подобед Thank you Take care Mike