Can you post a photo (or a link showing) of what tool you used to hollow out the centre? I'm debating on which tool to buy to do this also, but don't have the knowledge base yet.
If you want to view some of my woodturning videos, you can go to my Youtube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/@Bertminator/videos
The tools I used where all custom made in a machine shop for me. I don't think that you will find them anywhere. They are really just a heavy duty version of the stuff you see for sale. And know I will never tell how much money I spent on getting these made---someone might tell my wife--- shy has spys.