Hi Derek

I guess the question becomes, how far is 'just'? I suspect that it could be
measured in fractions of millimeters (since the tool comes from down under).
I find that my tool will sometimes get below center as I am coring if the
tool rest slips a bit, and I have to readjust it. But there is a very small
margin of error allowed. As long as the tool is supported by the top of the
gate, bucking will not be an issue. Once it starts to get below center,
that is where the binding manifests itself.

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Bill

Bill Grumbine
www.wonderfulwood.com
www.enter.net/~ultradad

"Derek Andrews" wrote in message
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Bill Grumbine wrote:
However, I do have an article with pictures on my personal website. The
URL is in my sig line.

http://www.enter.net/~ultradad/bowlcoring.html
Very useful Bill. How about some pictures showing how the tips should be
sharpened. I can't help but think that is critical, and there is little
useful information about this on their website.

I see you recommend cutting ON the center line, whereas McNaughton
recommemd on or 'just' below. I have been trying just below to see if that
will stop it bucking and binding. Next time I'll try a little higher.



The tool suffers much in the way of bad press from people who are not
using it correctly.

I think this is one of the shortcomings of the tool - the lack of
instruction that comes with it, or on their website,
http://www.kelton.co.nz/cenuse.html.
Wot, no pictures?

It's a pretty sad company that relies on third parties to give
instructions in use.

Maybe I should cut a partly cored bowl in half to understand what is going
on in there


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Derek Andrews, woodturner

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