Hollow Pro Tool

By Mike Jackofsky
Free-hand hollow turning has never been easier. The product of years of development and testing by professional woodturner Mike Jackofsky, Hollow-Pro™ tools feature an innovative swiveling cutter designed to reduce ‘dig-ins’. This innovative design combined with premium Hunter carbide cutters let you peel away wood with minimal effort while being in complete control.
At the heart of the Hollow-Pro™ system is a proprietary internal swivel tip cutter assembly positioned in the tool shaft at a negative angle. This negative angle places the razor-sharp carbide cutter in a ‘trailing’ position making it non-aggressive and easy to control while reducing the tendency to self-feed. Swivel tip cutters are fully interchangeable between tools allowing you to position the cutter at any angle you choose. For clean up work, we recommend using the optional M4 HSS cutter for making final clean up cuts to minimize sanding.

Choosing the right tool Bent tools are designed specifically for use on hollow forms, particularly those with a small opening. The 1/2” bent tool is recommended for use on pieces up to 8” diameter. It is also highly recommended for undercutting the first portion of larger hollow forms with the balance of the work up to 16” being done with the 5/8” bent tool.

Straight tools are useful not only for hollowing, they also perform exceptionally well for hogging away wood on open bowls and other forms regardless of grain orientation.
Choosing the right cutter-
No. 1 cutter- for cutting hard, dense woods where limited stock removal is desired.
No. 2 cutter- for use on softer materials where rapid stock removal is desired.

Features:
• Available in1/2” or 5/8” shaft size.
• Bent or Straight shaft available.
• Uses razor-sharp Hunter carbide cutters.
• M4 Scraper cutter available.
• Swivel tip cutter holders interchange between tools.
• Tools fit any handle with 5/8” dia. opening.
• Made in the USA

1/2" Hollow-Pro (10" overall length)
Includes swivel tip cutter holder with No. 1 cutter, spare tightening screw and allen wrench.
5/8" Hollow-Pro (15" overall length)
Includes swivel tip cutter holder with No. 2 cutter, spare tightening screw and allen wrench.

Video Demonstration