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20th April 2009, 10:33 PM #1Senior Member
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Kal McNaughton bowl saver.
Does anyone know where to buy a Kal McNaughton bowl saver set at a reasonable prive. I live in Vic 2 hours east of Melbourne but with postage anywhere in Aust easy whould purchase it anywhere.
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Jamie
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20th April 2009, 11:38 PM #2
Jamie, I believe there is only one Australian distributor, in Sydney. Have a look on the Kelton web site, under distributors, for details. You will notice that Kelton now make 2 different sizes of the cente saver. Standard and small, the latest versions also include a hollowing gate provision. And provision to assist in holding the cutters correctly. Only just been released. So your in luck.
Hope this helps.
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21st April 2009, 01:32 PM #3
Have you looked at the Woodcut bowl saver? Its good. Jim Carroll sells them.
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21st April 2009, 04:34 PM #4Hewer of wood
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Here's the website for the guy Inventor mentions:
http://www.thewoodworks.com.au/site/
There are plenty of posts on this forum and other turning forums comparing the McNaughton and the Woodcut.Cheers, Ern
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21st April 2009, 05:09 PM #5
jamie i have used both the mc naughton and the woodcut bowl saver the wood cut is far more easier but limited to the size and shape the mc naughton can make so many different shapes and sizes my pic is the wood cut available from jim at carrolls oh and buy a laser with it as it takes out the guess work on the bowls
troy
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21st April 2009, 05:22 PM #6Hewer of wood
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... and bear in mind that the McNaughton requires a min clearance btwn banjo top and lathe centre to fit the gate. The std unit wouldn't fit my VL 175 when I checked way back but specs may have changed since then.
Cheers, Ern
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21st April 2009, 09:37 PM #9Hewer of wood
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In that case you'll need to research and practice the use of the McNaughton fairly carefully as web accounts point to a range of challenges using it. That said, if I were a production turner it would be my choice.
Cheers, Ern
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21st April 2009, 10:32 PM #11Hewer of wood
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Of course.
How many hp driving your lathe by the way?Cheers, Ern
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21st April 2009, 10:43 PM #13Hewer of wood
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Should have plenty.
For the std knives apparently 1hp is a bit of an ask but there's a technique.Cheers, Ern
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22nd April 2009, 09:55 AM #15
Jamie, As I mentioned before, for information on the latest Kelton centre saver (Mark8 I think) look at the Kelton Site www.kelton.co.nz http://www.kelton.co.nz/mcnatn_syst_micro.html
And read the info. The web page needs fixing as the info you want is listed under the MICRO system. Download the pdf file.
There is also a user guide and links to plenty of resources for learning how to use it. There are 2 sizes available, but as you have a VL300 the standard ( basic post) unit would probably be the best choice. As Rsser says there is a technique as with most tools, but no shortage of info, on the web.
I believe some have set up a laser on the tools, check it out. Look for the latest model, with hollowing facilities and the adjustable rear pin.
I hope this helps.
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