[616223]

i use to build plugs awhile back i had a lath back then with a copyer that u actly locked the plug u wanted in to the lath it self and the chisle kinda road the old plug and chiseled down on the peace of wood to make the new one dooo they still sell this type of lath because i asked around and no one could tell me any info would help

 

[REDBASS]

sears has on its 15 inch lathe with a copycrafter. im thing of getting it

 

[allaboutfishing]

from what i have been told is that you will be paying some big $$$
for a lathe like that nowdays

 

[REDBASS]

yes you will pay some big bucks for it. for lathe and copycrafter its about 700 $ im just woundering if its worth it or buy something cheaper.

 

[tiderunner70]

always heard them called duplicator's.

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=4494

wtf is with the links?????????????????

This post edited by tiderunner70 03:52 AM 01/03/2008

 

[rockfish9]

Lathes are normaly sold on their own, and compared to the assesories they are realitivlty inexpensive.....

There are several types of duplicators, Penn State Industries offers their own simple duplicator for $104. it's nothing elaborate, but it gets the job done...

Vega, makes the industry standard, the mini/midi lathe duplicator goes for $269. both these duplicators may be a little cheaper if you can find them on Amazon or E-bay...

Unless your making production runs, are involved in swaps or have a need for large volumes of a particular plug, your probably better off taking measurments and turning by hand....

I own both style duplicators, but unless I have a specific need for large volumes of a particular plug.... I turn with my chisels and calipers.... it's what hobby plug building is all about.

Here are pictures of both style duplicatoors, first is the PennState industries, the second is of the vega....

 

[REDBASS]

i picked up a jet 1014 lathe iam going too try it tonight.

 

[allaboutfishing]

good for you have some fun with it.