On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 19:10:13 -0400, "Tom Puskar" wrote:

I came across a number of decent size logs this summer and would like to
save as much as I can for bowls. I'm considering one of those coreing
systems (like McNaughton) but wonder which would be the best for my Jet 1236
lathe.

Anyone have any experience in using them on this size lathe. Some of the
descriptions suggest they are better with a bigger more powerful lathe.

Thanks for comments,

Tom in Howell, NJ

I use the McNaughton and will probably like it a lot more once I learn not to
make funnels with it.. *g*

2 excellent sources here on the wRECk that helped me a lot were Robohippy and
Bill Grumbine.. they both use the McNaughton, so they may not be objective..
http://www.enter.net/~ultradad/index.html

It's not as easy as any of the systems make it look, but I've talked to several
folks that use coring systems and have good results..
Their opinion of McNaughton vs. Oneway was that the Oneway was a little easier
to use but more production oriented, while the McNaughton allowed a little more
creativity and flexibility...
The flexibility part might be my problem, coupled with not having the patience
to practice more..
I don't know if Oneway has a video, but if you get the McNaughton, pick up Mike
Mahoney's DVD... it's not nearly as instructive as Bill's bowl turning DVD, but
until Robohippy makes a video, it's the only game in town..
We bought the McNaughton at Lee Valley http://tinyurl.com/dafbx
and they also had Mike's DVD.. YMMV




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