My DIY Duplicator is Finally Done

[WoodyCT]

I built this one after realizing using the PSI would be a big PITA, which takes templates less than 1/4" thick and can't hold a plug to duplicate it. It is really intended for pen turning I think.

Total cost was about $100.

Materials- 2'x4' of 3/4" melamine coated shelf board
2'X4' of 3/4" birch plywood
1/4" birch plywood for templates
Epoxy
Various screws, nuts, bolts, washers
Cutter holder and carbide cutter (most expensive parts)
Spray adhesive to mount photo of plug to make template

Tools- Band/jig Saw
Table Saw
Drill press
Belt sander
Miter saw

Easily an afternoon project for you handy guys, but I took a bit longer due to inexperience.

[Jigman]

Originally Posted by WoodyCT

I built this one after realizing using the PSI would be a big PITA, which takes templates less than 1/4" thick and can't hold a plug to duplicate it....

I started out with that dup. For templates I used a piece of 1/4 or 1/2 inch thick pine. Basically the profile of the plug. These were taped to the dup with double sided tape. Worked fine for small runs of plugs. If I had the ability to build one like yours, I might have opted for that instead. Looks pretty cool!

Jigman