Bowl savers *LINK*

Re: Bowl savers

George Van in WI

>Hi Chippypah,

At first I was hesitant to recommend the Kelton Center Saver as I was unsure if you would be able to get through the initial learning curve safely. After looking at your web site and the quality of your turnings I say �No Problem�!

I would recommend the Mike Mahoney DVD and additional information from the WC archives before using. The instruction sheet is lacking in information. If you contact the North American Rep Greg Jensen ----- gnjensen@cox.net, he also is a big help.

Previous posts on this site have discussed issues of pushing forward and not too low of a RPM as to let chips plug the escape pathway.

Good Luck, George

Re: Bowl savers

chippypah

>Thanks for the info George, i will check it out glad you think i will be able to do it as it certainly seems to be a good way of getting more from a blank.

Cheers

Pete

Re: Bowl savers

Bill Neddow

>Have a look at the Oneway system. I own both this and the full McNaughton system. Both willl do the job. But if I only had one hand, I would be using the Oneway system. The "wedge" that goes into the bowl under the blade really does keep blades from bending and provides a fantastic platform to move the blade on. I often find myself coring using only one hand as everything is securely mounted. The McNaughton lis more of a two-hander as the blade can be twisted easily in the gate and cause a catch. (However,with concentration, you could probably succeed with one hand.) I have never felt confident doing it to the extent I do with the Oneway. I bought the McNaughton system about five years ago and the Oneway about three years ago. I core about 200 pieces of wood a year. And it is always the Oneway I reach for.

Re: Bowl savers - Oneway

Richard Allen

>The Oneway cost more, but the wood saveings with any coreing system is going to easly pay for itself.

One of the things I like best about the Oneway system is that you can have the tool in the cut with the lathe running, let god of the tool, walk away, and nothing bad is going to happen.

There is a procedure to follow with any coreing system. If you don't follow the procedure, for the coreing system you are using, then the results can be a bit more excitement than you would hope for. If you follow the procedure then the process is boreing enough that you don't look forward to coreing.

Oneway has a video you can download which explains how to use their system.

Good Luck

Re: Bowl savers - Oneway

chippypah

>Thanks for your rely's i will take a look at oneway.

Cheers

Pete

Re: Bowl savers *LINK*

Fred Holder

>Hello,

No one has mentioned the Woodcut Center Saver, which should be suitable for a one handed person. I've had one since 1997. I had problems with it at first, kept pulling the bowl off the lathe, until I found you needed at least a 4" diameter grip with the chuck for coring. It is more limited in bowl shape than the McNaughton system, but much easier to use.


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