Oneway Easy Core or Mcnaughton: which one should I buy?

[Harvey Ghesser]

Which one of these two are easiest to learn and give good results?

[Dan Hines]

I have the McNaughton. Still learning. My support bar will not stay up; but, seems to hold tool. I emailed Kelton last week and am hoping to here about the different kind of nut on my standard system.

[Richard Allen]

I have the Oneway and it is easy to use with predictable results. Once you learn how to use a coring system it is easy to use. Good training will make any coring system easy to use.

[Harvey Ghesser]

I have the McNaughton. Still learning. My support bar will not stay up; but, seems to hold tool. I emailed Kelton last week and am hoping to here about the different kind of nut on my standard system.

Thanks, Dan. I appreciate your candor.

[Harvey Ghesser]

I have the Oneway and it is easy to use with predictable results. Once you learn how to use a coring system it is easy to use. Good training will make any coring system easy to use.

Thanks Richard. I like the first sentence of your response to me. I just want something easy to use with predictable results.

Any one else have any recommendations?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Harvey I had the oneway system and love it. Like Richard I like simple and predictable. I tried the McNaughton and didn't care for it.

[Richard Jones]

I have the McNaughton. Still learning. My support bar will not stay up; but, seems to hold tool. I emailed Kelton last week and am hoping to here about the different kind of nut on my standard system.

Dan,

Mine is the same way, and I really have to bear down to get it tight. Pretty sure some other type of lock washer, knob, etc., would fix it, just haven't taken the time to do it. If you don't mind, keep me posted on what Kel says. Thanks.

Harvey,

Per above, I have the McNaughton, like it, would buy it again. Simple, sturdy, well-made (except for that locking thing!), and I got good cores from the git-go.

Either one should serve you well, I would think. Having read a lot on both systems, practice makes perfect.

R

[Dan Kralemann]

I have the McNaughton. Still learning. My support bar will not stay up; but, seems to hold tool. I emailed Kelton last week and am hoping to here about the different kind of nut on my standard system.

Dan, You may want to contact Best Wood Tools, 931-788-0429, and talk to them about their tool post stop collars. I use this on my McNaughton tool post and it works in maintaining an adjusted height. They come in sizes from 5/8" to 1-1/2". I do not see this item on their website or in their on-line catalog, but it is listed in their paper catalog that I had gotten by mail. Mine cost about $8.00.

Dan

[Jon McElwain]

I've got the Oneway. It was super easy to learn using the DVD included with the package. It is not as versatile as the McNaughton, but like others have said, it cores well, and it gives consistent results. I have talked with folks about the McNaughton at our turning club and they all seem to say the same thing, the McNaughton is a tough tool to learn and a little scary at times! Hope that helps!

[John King]

Harvey - Everyone likes what they have - Oneway, McNaughton, Woodcut, etc. That's why they bought it. They thought it was the best bowl coring system for THEIR needs. I have a Oneway. I like it. Essentially no learning curve. Easy setup and use. Meets all MY needs.

The first step in the selection process is to define YOUR needs. They may not be the same as those offering advice on this forum.

I suggest you find some folks in a local woodturning club that have the various coring systems. Have them get in touch with you next time they are going to do some coring. Visit their garage/shop/studio and check out the system they use. - John

PS - Here's link to a thread on Sawmill Creek on same subject. http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?174208-_-Bowl-quot-coring-quot-tools-system

[Roger Chandler]

I watched a demo last month on coring......the demo-er said he had used both units plus a wood cut, if I remember correctly. He states the easiest and most predictable results he got are with the Oneway...it is the most expensive as well.

[Cory Norgart]

My take,,,,, they call it Easy Core for a reason:D

[Bill Walsh]

Harvey, I've owned the Oneway for several years and like it. My advise if you go the Oneway route is to decide what size cores you want then buy only that size/sizes. I bought two knifes and only use the #3. Also pick up the sharpening jig for the cutter. I sharpen every other bowl or when I have to start pushing the tool handle. The Woodcut version also deserves a look although it is much lighter duty. Hard to beat Oneway!!!!!

[Scott Hackler]

I have the McNaughton (first generation I believe) and have used it for coring 3 sets of bowls. I had excellent results and the only funnel I made was because I stupidly forgot to switch knives.

I watched a demo of the Oneway at one of the symposiums and it looked really easy to use, once it's set up. The only major thing I noticed was the price difference. If I was going to be turning a bunch of the cored sets I might be able to validate the expense of the Oneway, but for the few times I use mine, the old/used McNaughton works just fine for me.

[Ryan Baker]

The Oneway is the easiest to get started with. It is also a lot more work to set up and costs the most.

Neither one will give "better" or more "predictable" results than the other. Both systems will produce quality, predictable, and quick results once you learn how to use them.

I would say that if you choose a system based on which one is the fastest to learn on, you are choosing for the wrong reason. You may still end up with the same choice in the end, but there are better criteria than learning curve.

As for the "support" bar on the McNaughton rest, you don't need that thing. It just gets in the way. Best thing you can do is just take it off (like the original support).

[Harvey Ghesser]

Thank you everyone, for your help and advise! It is much appreciated.:):)

[Reed Gray]

I have all 3 systems. From the production point of view, McNaughton, hands down. It is far faster to set up and use, at least once you figure it out. It mounts in the banjo. Making an end grain stop collar is easy. As for the under support bar, I learned without it. Main thing it does is keep the blade against the top of the square tube the blade fits through. You should not be pressing down on it, but lifting up against the top of the tube. You can get by with the standard set of blades for 99% of the cores you will ever do. The biggest difference in 'versatility' is the flat curved blade. It is great for removing cores from plate/platter type forms, and for deeper forms. The standard curve, and small curve are very similar to other systems. Critical to have the blade at center height when you get to the end of the core. For me, generally, I am 1/4 inch above center when I start, rather than at center to start.

The Oneway is the most expensive. It mounts on a plate that you bolt to the lathe. It is rock solid all the way to the end of the largest blade. This is because of the support finger that you use under the coring blade. Down side is that you stop about every 2 inches of blade penetration and adjust the support finger. This is 5 or 6 times on a large bowl. The cutter tip has to be removed from the blade to sharpen it. You can not sharpen the bevel or front of the cutter, only the top.

The Woodcut is a nice little system. They are supposed to be working on a larger blade for it. The large blade is a 5 inch radius. It mounts in the banjo, and you hook the tailstock up to the back of the plate it rests on.

robo hippy

[kevin nee]

I use the McNaughton yes there is a learning curve.
There is a learning curve with pens & bowls to. I recently
cored some Wet HICKORY and went oval as soon as the
came out. I would not try it again. I see Mcnaughton sets
for sale quite ofter for 1/2 price. If it is not for you I think
you could always get your money back. I have never seen
used Oneway for sale which says alot. Good luck!226483

[Russell Eaton]

I recently bought a McNaughton as well. I also bought Reed's video and watched the DVD that came with the system. Both are VERY helpful. I have used the woodcut system as well, it just didn't have the larger blades that I wanted. The best advise I can give is do not get in a hurry when you core with any system.