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Originally Posted by saltyric
I know the tail and center are aligned. I'm fairly certain the tool height is right on as well. I think part of the problem is I am using a plug made of suger pine as a pattern. Tonight I noticed "flats spots" running along the pattern where the duplicator "follower" comes in contact.......maybe I am pressing too hard?
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That condition exits with allot of patterns. However, once you have made the flat spot it should not continue to cause the problem. Unless you are turning the pattern each time. When I have a pattern in softer wood I give it a coat of epoxy.
Questions;
What is your spindle speed? RPM's
How much are you taking off with each pass?
Are the mounting posts on the duplicator tight?
Try this; Turn your stylus so you have the larger diameter agains your pattern. Turn until the tool removes no more material. Now flip the stylus over and follow the pattern with the smaller diameter. This is how the dup is intended to be used! Not many guys do it but that is the design theory. See if you may be crowding the work slightly.
Good luck!