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12-26-2006, 12:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: New Haven County, CT
Posts: 3,883
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Mini-Lathe?
I teach at the Sound School in New Haven, CT. We have an after-school fishing program for these high school kids that teaches rod building and fly tying in the off-season.
Lately, I've been seriously considering plug-building as another activity. The administrators' main objections have been about lathes and safety. Would using a duplicator alleviate these safety concerns by taking students' hands off the tools and away from quick-moving parts?
If so, any recommendations out there for somewhat small and reasonably priced lathes and duplicators?
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12-26-2006, 01:12 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Spin up the bodies yourself and have them do the rest
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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12-26-2006, 02:35 PM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: In the Corner...
Posts: 2,251
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You should get some plug kits from NJ Tackle. They will be much less than the cost of building rods...
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12-26-2006, 05:08 PM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
Posts: 1,223
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You will generate alot of dust. You will also need a minimum amount of safety equipment just to get started turning plugs. The suggestion of turning yourself and using the bodies to "finish" is a good one.
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12-26-2006, 07:40 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
Posts: 10,543
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Maybe a sponsor will be willing to part with 'seconds' for short money, which would also get their name in front of another generation of fishermen.......
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12-26-2006, 09:09 PM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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I would contact NJ Tackle and explain to John & Norby what you are doing, they have the best kits around for a good price, The could buy 3 kits each for around 21 dollars. they also just sell the blanks
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