Bowl Blank Coring

[JanesJeff]

I am interested in "coring" bowl blanks to save wood and make nested bowls. Anybody used any of the tools available? Packard says the ONEWAY Easy Core System in the best????

Thanks

 

[cskipper]

I don't know, but will be interested in that opinions you get,

 

[DaveO]

I have never use one so I have no personal info to add but here is a bit of info I was able to round up.
McNaughton vs. Oneway systems -
http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbth...mber=3361945&page=&view=&sb=5&o=&fpart=1&vc=1


Dave

 

[WoodWrangler]

Never used one either, but watched Bill Grumbine use one at a show recently. Though it seems like it would be dangerous to me (serious catch with a wrong move), he made it look easy. I believe he used the OneWay system. Might be worth visiting his website and dropping him an email.

 

[Wildwood]

For roughing out ( emphasis on the word rough) several bowl blanks at a time these Bowl Saver Systems are the ticket. They’ll work on wet or dry blanks. You’ll get a more uniform bowl blank thickness in less time using a bowl saver. Whether using wet or dry wood expect some movement and some prep before mounting for final turning. There is still a tad of waste with using these systems. Requires some thought before using too!

More familiar with Mc Naughton Center Saver, and not sure if Packard carries that system. Provided several blanks and got a class from a friend. He had a General 260, 220-230V lathe 1980's vintage. He moved away couple years back, he loved his Mc Naughton system. We got about 10 to 15 useable blanks that weekend. We cut them 1" to 3/4" thick, and set aside to dry. He sealed all of his with anchor seal.

Oneway Easy Core System has a huge following too! We have a mutual friend that has one and swears by it.

Even though been awhile since use the Mc Naughton would have no problem recommending it. May have a few more options than Oneway for less cost. I also like the Oneway Easy Core System even though seems tad more expensive. Don’t know anyone with the Woodcut Bowl Saver system.

Why don’t I own one of these great tools? Don’t turn enough bowls to make it worth while. If had more money than time would definitely buy a Mc Naughton set up.

 

[GeorgeM]

I use the One way and love it. I use it on a DVR 3000 and can get 4 blanks from a 15 inch blank. I can get a 5th one sometimes. If you have a 20 or 24 inch lathe you would easily get 5 from each blank.

One thing I would suggest unless you are a very strong person is to get a lift of some sorts to help with mounting the bowl blanks. They will go 80 to 100 ponds for a green blank on my 16 inch lathe.

You can't go wrong with the Oneway. It is quality all the way.

George