Following a request from members, next Tuesday, 7th March, Phil H (Medium Phil) will bring his Simon Hope Easy Arm hollowing rig to the workshop. Phil demonstrated how to set up the rig in a remote demo during lockdown, but this is a chance to see this system live and have-a-go if you want.

We’ll set it up on the big Jet lathe and make some shavings. The rig will accept any hollowing tool with a shaft 19mm diameter or smaller, so if you have a tool that you would like to try in the rig, bring it along. If you have no idea what we are talking about go to www.hopewoodturning.co.uk then lathe accessories and look for Easy Arm.