duplicator

[jeffthechef]

Originally Posted by dannyplug1

I am considering purchasing a vega duplicator. does it have to be taken off if you are cutting a plug by hand? or is it better to make a homemade duplicator? thanks Chuck

yes and no.... but (got this from pbadad)...i use round allen key adjustable collars on the 2 mounting stems (that slide in and out of mounts connected to lathe) which keeps the height set so i dont have to readjust it every time, slip it on and off, works like a charm! another option for you....sounds like jigmans set-up, here's some pix of mine

[Charleston]

I use that same method, collars. With teh tool rest mount inbetween the mounting straps for the duplicator you're ready to turn by hand.

I. had a couple pictures but for some reason my photos will not upload to this site.

Jig Man; my collars are custom made of stainless steel.

[Jigman]

My set up is similar to what ChefJeff posted, except I use hose clamps instead.

Originally Posted by Charleston

...Jig Man; my collars are custom made of stainless steel.

I would expect nothing less Mine were 50 cents for both. With the money I saved over stainless, I got beer

Jigman

[Charleston]

Originally Posted by Jigman

My set up is similar to what ChefJeff posted, except I use hose clamps instead.



I would expect nothing less Mine were 50 cents for both. With the money I saved over stainless, I got beer

Jigman

Ya, well mine were free so I got more beer.

[Backbeach Jake]

There's beer?

[Jigman]

Well, there was beer until that Charleston guy ho'd it all Remind me to introduce some termites to his walker next time I see him

Jigman

[Charleston]

Originally Posted by Jigman

Well, there was beer until that Charleston guy ho'd it all Remind me to introduce some termites to his walker next time I see him

Jigman

My walker is aluminum.