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   _mj_ | Dec 06, 2020 12:59pm | #1

   Start it with a series of stepped cuts with forstner bits in a jacobs chuck. Once it's opened up the steps should clean up fairly easily. Make a jam chuck to shape the outside.

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   gulfstar | Dec 06, 2020 01:03pm | #2

   There is a tool that has a sharp ring on the end called a hook and it is used for end grain turning, I never used it but instead, I put a fostner bit in the tail piece and drill as large as possible, then I use scrapers to thin out the walls.

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   stantheman | Dec 07, 2020 11:06am | #3

   Oneway termite tool is one of the ring tools made for this purpose.

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   woodsinwood | Dec 07, 2020 06:39pm | #4

   Thank you. Your suggestions worked great. I first turned the outside of the bell, then drilled out the center starting with my smallest bits and working my way up to the largest forstner bit. I had to watch the diameter of the bell and drilled each hole shallower to account for the shape of the bell. I then smoothed out the inside using my turning tools.

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   _mj_ | Dec 07, 2020 08:29pm | #5

   Awesome.