i had to do it. watching you guys make some incredible plugs drove me nuts so i went out and bought a bunch of delta shop master tools. i got a midi-lathe, 10" chop saw, 9" band saw and a 10" drill press and im not done yet. i have been doing alright turning some plugs but i just cannot figure this thru drilling. im a carpenter by trade and can do just about anything with wood. i have been following this forum for about a year and a half with particular attention for the past few months. i have plugs made by tattoo, #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&(which i will be ordering plug hardware from soon ;) ) and gibbs which i am using all for prototypes(i dont have a duplicator) well anyway i was just wondering:
1. (i saw newell guys thru drilling post and would like to see a few more pics)but could anyone else offer suggestions/post pics of there method because i like to have more than one option.
2. whats your opinion on the best duplicator for the delta midi lathe?
3. i would like to get my hands on some alaskan yellow cedar. i could ask all the lumber yards i go to but im sure you guys have already found the best deals out there. Sooooooo if someone could share that with me :D
4. and last but not least are there any books you could point me towards that would answer alot of the other questions i have?(or do you mind me picking your brains?)
thanks alot for any replies and ill post some pics when i feel my work is up to par
mike s

delta midi lathe is fine
get a drill chuck attachment for it and thru drill with that.

Best duplicator IMO is the kind Assinippi made :btu:

there's some place in Attleboro or N. Attleboro that has ACY reasonable.

on rt 118 past the La Sallette shrine. bout a mile down the road on the right, Attleboro Rehobeth Builders supply. 2x4x12 of AYC will run ya $12.50-not the clearest wood but it's priced ok and close by.