YOU CAN TURN: Balusters, Newel Posts, Bed Legs, Table Legs, Chair Components, Porch Posts and Spindles, Baseball Bats, Rosettes, Drum Sticks, Walking Sticks, Lamps, Candle Sticks, Fishing Lures, and many others
Vega Duplicators produce a wide range of turnings quickly, easily and accurately, on your lathe, with minimal turning experience. They are designed and constructed to withstand production turning environments. Thoughtfully designed accessories provide even greater versatility for turning difficult, unusual or custom parts. The Vega Professional Duplicator fits all full sized Lathes and is available with standard travels of 16, 36, 96 and 120 inch. For specific application information and technical support is just a phone call away.
WHAT WILL THE DUPLICATOR DO?
For all but the most experienced hand turners, the Vega Pro duplicator will give you much faster stock removal, good surface finish on most woods and the ability to produce duplicate spindles that are exactly the same. The duplicator will give you superb tool control, making turning safer, faster and more accurate.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The duplicator works on the same principle as a key cutter. You either make a template (which has the profile of the turning cut into it) or mount an original turning that you wish to copy (4 inch diameter maximum for original turnings). Excess material is quickly removed by locking cutters in-out motion and turning the handwheel of the duplicator to move the cutter along the axis of the lathe bed. Then the last cuts are made, working from the high points of the turning down into the coves..
CAN I STILL USE CHISELS?
Yes. The first option is to remove the duplicator by loosening 2 bolts. The second option is to mount the duplicator on the back side of the lathe and turn the cutter upside down. This gives you access to the front of the lathe for hand turning. The third option is available only to those with a reversing lathe. This option is to mount the duplicator on the front and hand turn from the back side of the lathe with the spindle reversed. Note that some lathes may be constructed in such a way as to prevent mounting the Vega Duplicator on the rear of the machine.
HOW DEEP A CUT CAN I TAKE?
It can reduce the diameter by up to 3/4 inch per pass. To obtain this deep a cut, a stout workpiece that will not deflect under load is necessary and a lathe with adequate horsepower (3/4 hp Minimum).
GREAT FEATURES
RIGIDITY - Results in the cutter being held firmly in place to achieve a smooth cut.
DURABILITY - Heavy construction and low friction material result in a very durable tool. all wear points have mechanical take-ups.
EASE OF OPERATION - All controls are located for fast and convenient access.
ACCESSORIES
Slender Turning Accessory 1.875
A traveling steady rest which solves the problem of spindles whipping. (Because they are structurally weak due to their length to diameter ratio.) This device bolts to the front of
the Duplicator carriage and supports the spindle inside a large bearing with 4 opposing 3/4 inch diameter set screws (Handles up to 1 7/8 inch square stock).
Spiral Attachment
Turn the Spindle using the duplicator cutter and then mount a router on the duplicator. The Spiral Attachment will rotate the spindle while cutting the flutes or reeds. Has a built in
24 tooth index plate.
Router Bracket
Lets you mount a round motor router to the tool holder spindle of the duplicator. Use your lathes indexer to position the turning for fluting. New design allows vertical or tipped
back positioning of the router to accommodate larger diameter turnings.
Diamond Vee Cutter
This is a high performance cutting system utilizing double ended Carbide inserts. Advantages include superior surface finish on turnings, long cutter life, no sharpening, indexable for fast
and accurate tool changes. Great for most types of wood.
Special Cutters
The Square Shoulder Cutter is a carbide insert cutter for cutting clean 90 degree left or right facing shoulders. It uses the Diamond Vee style insert to cut furniture
knobs and round type shapes. Both are indexable tools.
Steady Rest
This steady rest bolts to the lathe bed. It has 2 arms with soft rollers and bearings. The soft material helps prevent the wood from compressing while spinning. This keeps the
steady rest running smooth and quiet. This design is very good for small batches of parts or occasional long spindles.
Template Maker
This tool lets you quickly and easily draw profile onto template material form an original turning. Simply put the master turning in the lathe and follow the profile using the template
maker following tool. A pencil then traces the profile onto the template material. Cut your template and make your turnings.
Slender Turning Accessory 1.875 |
Slender Turning Accessory 1.375 |
Spiral Attachment |
Router Bracket |
ACCESSORIES
See Duplicator & Accessoriy tab for complete listing
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Vega Pro Duplicators - Made in the USA | |
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62747 | MODEL: D-16 - 16 inch Professional Full Size Travel Duplicator |
62130 | MODEL: D-36 - 36 inch Professional Full Size Travel Duplicator |
62131 | MODEL: D-48 - 48 inch Professional Full Size Travel Duplicator |
62132 | MODEL: D-96 - 96 inch Professional Full Size Travel Duplicator |
62755 | MODEL: D-120 - 120 inch Professional Full Size Travel Duplicator |
62770 |
Oversize mounts for D-36 or D-48 (add on charge) REQUIRED FOR ANY LARGER THAN 16 In |
62771 |
Oversize mounts for D-96 or D-120 (add on charge) REQUIRED FOR ANY LARGER THAN 16 In |
Accessories for Pro Duplicators | |
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62522 | Spiral Fluting Attachment (for #2 MT Spindle) - SPIRAL ATTACHMENT NOTE: The Spiral Attachment comes with a Router Bracket and enough chain to spiral 36 inch. Additional chain must be ordered for longer spirals. This item may be available for other spindle configurations call for information. For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators |
62556 | Ladder Chain for Spiral per foot For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators |
62120 | Template Scribing Tool For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators |
62580 | Variangle Router Bracket For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators |
62756 | Diamond Vee Cutter Kit For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators games with number 3 cutter |
62758 | number 3 Insert (standard) (3/32 radius) For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators |
62759 | number 2 Insert (1/32 radius) For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators |
62760 | number 1 Insert (1/64 radius) |
62767 | Knob Cutter Kit For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators |
62768 | Knob Cutter Insert For PRO Series Lathe Duplicators |
62752 | Precision HSS Cutter For Pro Duplicators |
62036 | Large Stylus Assembly For Pro Duplicators |
62037 | Small Stylus Assembly For Pro Duplicators |
62769 | Guide Block Set For Pro Duplicators |
SPIRAL ATTACHMENT NOTE: The Spiral Attachment comes with a Router Bracket and enough chain to spiral 36 Additional chain must be ordered for longer spirals. This item may be available for other spindle configurations call for information.
Any Lathe Greater than a 16 inch swing requires oversized mounts