Kelton McNaughton M8-2013 Center Saver - Micro Set

McNaughton M8-2013 Center Saver

The McNaughton Center Saver has proven to be one of the most revolutionary tools ever developed for the art of woodturning. Widely used by professionals and hobbyists alike, the M8 system is the most verstatile coring system available. Unlike most systems, the M8 does not limit the craftsman to coring hemispheres. It allows the user to create many various shapes - from platters, to standard bowls, to vases, to picture and mirror frames. The straight tool can also be used as a parting tool.

Availble in the Micro, Small, Standard and Large Set. Each includes a pin gate, restraint yoke, toolpost, handle and a selection of blades

Specs:

Micro Set

• Micro System is designed to meet the needs of turners with small low powered lathes. It can be successfully used on lathes powered by motors of 1/2" hp and less.
• Includes 3 curved blades plus one straight blade of 3mm x 16mm (1/8" x 5/8") cross-section.
• The four pin gate supplied accepts both Micro and Small centre saving blades and the integrated hollowing gate can be used with Kelton 8mm (5/16") and 10mm (3/8") hollowers. T
• The system is supplied with a 10" KH2 quick-change handle and a 16mm (5/8") column.

Small Set

• 3 curved blades plus one straight blade of 5mm x 19mm (13/64" x 3/4") cross section.
• The standard 5 pin gate supplied accepts Micro, Small, Standard and Large centre saving blades.
• The set is supplied with 10" KH2 quick-change handle and a 25mm (1") diameter column.

Standard Set

• 3 curved blades plus one straight blade of 6mm x 25mm (1/4" x 1") cross section.
• The five pin gate supplied accepts Micro,Small, Standard and Large centre saving blades.
• The set is supplied with a 10" KH2 quick-change handle and a 1" diameter column.

Large Set

• 2 curved blades plus one straight blade of 6mm x 31mm (1/4" x 1.1/4") cross section.
• The five pin gate supplied accepts Micro, Small, Standard and Large centre saving blades.
• The set is supplied with a 10" KH2 quick-change handle and a 25mm (1") diameter column.

Guides and Videos

• Dale Bonertz Demo on Using the McNaughton Center Saver
• Learn to Master the McNaughton Center Saver by Steven D. Russell - pdf
• John D. Williams - Estimating Depth of Cut
• Bill Grumbine on Coring with the McNaughton System
• Barbara Dill - Mastering the Angles: McNaughton Center Saving System