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Mini McNaughton System

Jorge Castańeda~East Penobscot Bay

>Have any of you tried this?

This winter I harvested a tree and made more than 40 rough bowl blanks, the pile of shavings is very impressive, but it makes me cry to think that I could have had as many smaller blanks. I will not harvest any more trees until I can utilize as much of them as possible.

If you have tried this system I would like to hear of your experiences with it.

Is there another system that would work with mini lathes?

TIA

Jorge

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Mark Mandell - Gone Round In Jersey

>Jorge,

I have and use the McNaughton combination set, but no experience with the "mini". I waited until I got my new lathe because my 1236 would not handle a coring tool. What I found out from Bill (G) and others is that the ability to core is more a question of technique that lathe power.

I use mine as often as I can on bowls. Before you buy one (of whatever brand), I suggest you find someone who has one and try it. If you're going to the 5 Barns in July, maybe we can talk Bill into doing some cores and you can try it there.

Mar-2=mail

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Lyn J. Mangiameli

>I've used them and like them. They are very useful if you are working with smaller forms or very expensive woods. I discussed them as part of a comparative review of all the bowl saving systems in More Woodturning. You can get a pdf of the original article at the link below.


http://www.fholder.com/Woodturning/lyn.html

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Jorge Casta�eda ~ East Penobscot Bay

>Mark,

Yes I am planning to attend the 5 Barns gathering, you have the right idea, we'll ask Bill for a demo.

See you there!

Thanks

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Thanks Lyn!

Jorge Casta�eda ~ East Penobscot Bay

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Thanks Lyn

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