Using a lathe copy attachment - FineWoodworking
Mar 19, 2006 · The last big power tool I bought, some 9 months ago, was a lathe – a 1HP mid-range Delta, although it has been re-badged as a “Fox” and came from France. I wanted it for spindle turning. Since there was a special offer at the time, I also bought a copy attachment. The model number is Delta 46-945
best lathe duplicator - FineWoodworking
Oct 15, 2003 · I would like to purchase a lathe duplicator to make a series of spindles that would all be alike but with my lathe skill this would be impossible. I don’t want to invest too much money this is for my home workshop. I tried making my own duplicator but was unable to obtain enough ridigity to make it work properly.
Video: Homegrown Lathe Duplicator - FineWoodworking
May 20, 2013 · In his short video titled Homebuilt Router Copier Lathe, Alex Harris offers an overview of his homemade lathe duplicator. This rig is a router motor attached to a platform that rides on drawer slides, offering two axes of operation. Harris just slips in a template, and a pin attached to the rig follows the pattern.
Vega lathe duplicator - FineWoodworking
Aug 5, 2005 · I am looking for a lathe duplicator and Vega appears to be about the best for the dollar. I see two duplicators, the DU-36 36″ Utility Lathe Duplicator and the DU-2 Utility II Lathe Duplicator. My questions are: What’s the difference between the two? Is one just a newer model of the other or are they actually two different current models?
Made You Look: Easy router sled for your lathe
Oct 24, 2024 · My lathe currently sits in the corner of my shop, unused, because I can’t seem to find the time to add yet another woodworking skill to the rotation. When I was an apprentice in Philip Morley’s shop, he made a jig very similar to this, that used a plunge router to replicate the same size legs for a coffee table.
A Reliable Lathe Duplicator - FineWoodworking
Nov 28, 2005 · On the road at the Association for Woodworking and Furnishings Suppliers (AWFS) annual tradeshow in Las Vegas, we took a look at the Pro Lathe Duplicator from lathe and tool maker Vega. Designed as an attachment for most standard lathes, the duplicator can be used to turn matching spindles from a template.
Using a router at the lathe - FineWoodworking
Feb 21, 2020 · In combination with a good indexing system on your lathe, a router setup enables you to create regularly spaced features on spindles, bowls, ornaments—almost any form turned on the lathe. A friend had asked me to make some split-turned, fluted spindle decorations for a grandfather clock he was making. I glued up the wood and turned the spindle.
Lathe duplicator cutter - FineWoodworking
Oct 16, 2009 · I bought two lathe duplicators at an auction this week. The Grizzly has never been used and I am going to sell it. The one that I am keeping is an old Toolmark Co. lathe duplicator model 3010. The cutter is a piece of 1/4 x 1/4″ steel. I bought some hss square stock and ground a cutter for it. The cutter with it was a worn out carbide cutter.
Vega midi lathe duplicator - FineWoodworking
May 30, 2004 · After everything is done in the rough I go back and using the Vega I'll take a pass and get the rough outline to within a 1/4 of an inch or so. Now depending on how green or dry the wood is I'll sharpen the bit and do the final cuts in a pass or two. Leaving everything in the lathe I'll go after it with ever finer grit of sand paper.
Disk Sander attachment - FineWoodworking
Oct 18, 2012 · This is my first posting. I designed and built this wood lathe Disk sanding attachment in the late 70’s. I resently retired and plan to spend more time in my shop and sharing my projects with fellow woodworkers. Over the years this attachment has served me well.