I just got my new McNaughton in the mail today. It is the standard size. I also received and watched Mike Mahoney's video on the tool. I have used it twice and have some questions.
1) It seems that my blades don't slide very well in the posts. Do the blades need to be "broken in" so that they will slide better? Could some light 320 grit sanding help?
2) My first core was on some Cedar that was AnchorSealed in February. I then tried some dripping wet Walnut. When coring the Cedar, the McNaughton was extremely loud. I am sure that the tool was not rubbing anywhere. The Walnut was better, but still louder than in Mahoney's video.
3) It feels like I have to open the kerf a lot for the tool to work well. I have had a good time aiming so the open kerf is not from readjusting. Is a big kerf normal/needed for a beginner? I have watched robohippy's and Dale Bonertz's video on the McNaughton. They don't have to open the kerf as much. Does a smaller kerf come with skill or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks in advance,
Marshall Sadler
1) It seems that my blades don't slide very well in the posts. Do the blades need to be "broken in" so that they will slide better? Could some light 320 grit sanding help?
2) My first core was on some Cedar that was AnchorSealed in February. I then tried some dripping wet Walnut. When coring the Cedar, the McNaughton was extremely loud. I am sure that the tool was not rubbing anywhere. The Walnut was better, but still louder than in Mahoney's video.
3) It feels like I have to open the kerf a lot for the tool to work well. I have had a good time aiming so the open kerf is not from readjusting. Is a big kerf normal/needed for a beginner? I have watched robohippy's and Dale Bonertz's video on the McNaughton. They don't have to open the kerf as much. Does a smaller kerf come with skill or am I doing something wrong?
Thanks in advance,
Marshall Sadler