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02-22-2010, 11:32 AM
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Location: little compton ri 02837
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duplicator
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
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02-22-2010, 11:39 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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yes but some mount it on back side upside down so that does not have to be the case. Also Charleston has a setup, do a search, to make it an easy off and on if you prefer that. paul
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-22-2010, 12:07 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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It actually isn't that tough to take it off anf put it back on....I can probably do it in 2 minutes or less.....Its Just 2 bolts.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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02-22-2010, 12:25 PM
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Location: Kentucky
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I have one mounted on a Jet mini lathe. I leave the vega attachment on the Jet and just pull the dup off the mounts (two bolts) when I want to turn by hand. Once you have the vega set up, tested, and tweaked so that it is perfectly square and aligned, take two small hose clamps and put one on each of the stems of the vega where it attaches to the base. When you need to remove, you undo the two bolts, and then lift off the dup. To put the dup back, reverse the process. By leaving the mounting brackets on the lathe and having the hose clamps as stops for the dup, takes all of 20 seconds to remove or install. If that does not make sense, I can take a few photos this evening and post them for you.
Jigman
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02-22-2010, 12:50 PM
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shut up and fish
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Quote:
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
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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 |
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02-22-2010, 12:58 PM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
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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.  |
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02-23-2010, 12:05 PM
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Location: Kentucky
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My set up is similar to what ChefJeff posted, except I use hose clamps instead.
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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 |
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02-23-2010, 12:13 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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beer is better than stainless. just ask VB
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-23-2010, 04:50 PM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
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Quote:
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. |
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02-23-2010, 06:58 PM
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There's beer?
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02-23-2010, 07:17 PM
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Location: Kentucky
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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 
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02-23-2010, 09:43 PM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
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Quote:
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.  |
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02-24-2010, 09:24 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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oh yeah you owe me a beer
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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02-24-2010, 11:27 AM
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Certified Mass-hole
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
oh yeah you owe me a beer
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Who is you? |
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02-24-2010, 12:02 PM
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Location: Reading Mass/Newburyport/merrimack river
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I bought my collars at Mc Master Carr....the picture with the collars is hard to see.. I thought I had a better picture on file... once set up it takes only seconds to remove the dupe, or set it back up..
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A good run is better than a bad stand!
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02-24-2010, 01:21 PM
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How did you attach the aluinum angle iron to the tool rest?
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Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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02-24-2010, 02:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFigliuolo
How did you attach the aluinum angle iron to the tool rest?
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Drill and tap..loc-tite the screws.. |
A good run is better than a bad stand!
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02-24-2010, 10:53 PM
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Nice work shop set up Joe.
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Billy D.
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02-25-2010, 08:26 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rockfish9
Drill and tap..loc-tite the screws..
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Nice, thanks! |
Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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