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  • Page 1 U S E R G U I D E P R O - F O R M E H O L L O W E R P r o - F o r m e U s e r S u p p o r t V i d e o a v a i l a b l e a t w w w .
  • Page 2: Box Contents

    ABOUT WOODCUT TOOLS E s t a b l i s h e d i n 1 9 9 0 , W o o d c u t T o o l s i s a f a m i l y o w n e d m a n u f a c t u r e r o f i n n o v a t i v e , h i g h q u a l i t y t o o l s f o r w o o d t u r n e r s b a s e d i n H a w k e s B a y , N e w Z e a l a n d .
  • Page 3 MOUNTING THE BLANK 5. Lift the tool rest to 10mm below the axis of the work piece. When first using the Pro-Forme set cutter gap at 0.5mm maximum or use at the factory setting. Hold the tool in a horizontal plane (the tip, tool rest and handle at the same level), (see diagram) with the depth gauge uppermost.
  • Page 4 THE HOLLOWING PROCESS W o o d c u t T o o l s r e c o m m e n d s t h a t y o u s t a r t b y h o l l o w i n g o p e n n e c k v e s s e l s u n t i l y o u b e c o m e c o m f o r t a b l e w i t h t h e f e e l o f t h e P r o - F o r m e t o o l .
  • Page 5: Troubleshooting

    - Check tool angle. cutter is not being exposed while its sides are, remove a little gauge material at tip, using the diamond Woodcut Tools recommends hone with the cutter withdrawn. keeping a firm cut at all times to smooth out the bumps.
  • Page 6 Replacement cutters & gauge are available from your local Woodcut Tools distributor. Periodically remove cutter holder, clean, grease and replace. The cutter depth has been set by Woodcut Tools to approximately 0.5mm of cutter showing beyond the safety gauge. Familiarize yourself with this measurement before starting your first cut.
  • Page 7: Adjusting The Gauge

    ADJUSTING THE GAUGE 1 . I f t h e t o o l i s c u t t i n g t o o h e a v i l y , r e d u c e t h e c u t t e r g a p . I f t h e t o o l i s c u t t i n g t o o s l o w l y , i n c r e a s e t h e c u t t e r g a p b y s m a l l i n c r e m e n t s u n t i l t h e c u t s p e e d i s s a t i s f a c t o r y .
  • Page 8: Optional Extras

    Pro-Scraper Heads The Pro-Scraper head includes two cutters and fits into all Woodcut Pro shafts. These additional cutters are a must for that extra smooth finish. W O O D C U T - T O O L S . C O M   |   # W O O D C U T T O O L S...
  • Page 9: User Support

    USER SUPPORT   Please find the Pro-Forme Flexi User Support Video at www.woodcut-tools.com in the User Guides Tab. Subscribe to our Woodcut Tools YouTube channel, Facebook and Instgram pages, to stay up to date with our latest product videos. #woodcutproformehollowingtools W O O D C U T - T O O L S . C O M   |   # W O O D C U T T O O L S...
  • Page 10 STARTER PROJECT   -  A TURNED GOBLET Materials Mounting Woodcut Tools recommends using a Mount the wood between centres clean cutting medium density wood and face of the tail stock end so that between 75mm(3”) to 100mm (4”) it is slightly undercut, to enable the...
  • Page 11 Forms produced by Phil Irons using the Pro-Forme Hollowing Tools W O O D C U T - T O O L S . C O M   |   # W O O D C U T T O O L S...
  • Page 12: General Safety Guidelines

    WARRANTY TERMS Woodcut Tools are guaranteed against faulty workmanship and faulty materials for twelve months from date of purchase. Fair wear and tear excluded. We will replace or repair any tool returned to the supplier or factory free of charge. Freight to and from the factory will be at the expense of the purchaser.

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