"Alan Van Art" wrote: (clip) I'd like to hear some comments about the
Bowlsaver's use on underpowered lathes. Can I expect it to work well with my
Jet, (clip)
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I bought the Bowlsaver when I had a Jet 1236 lathe, and it worked quite
well. I later up-graded to the small McNaughton system, and I was also able
to make it work, but it was marginal. I made a few very small nested bowls
with it.
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..(clip) Is it just one size tool (for a single size core), or is it a
complete set like the McNaughton System?
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The Bowlsaver uses two cutters, one for small bowls, and the other for bowls
up to 12". The one you are not using is reversed in its clamp. On a lathe
with a 12" swing, you would not be able to make use of the wide range of
McNaughton blades.
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(clip)which size tool post does my lathe have?
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You have a 1" toolpost.