duplicator

[Woodbuster]

I use Pauls tool holder in a wooden bock. It would take time to reset for the tool rest but if I remove the template, I can still turn by "hand" using the bock instead of a gouge. I hope this makes some sense. If not I can post a pic.

[Hilo_Kawika]

I made a duplicator using a 1940's Sears wood lathe and a Ryobi laminate trimmer. I'll put pictures in a separate post.

I've used the same carbide bit for about 50-60 plugs (cedar, spruce, koa & Doug fir) with no problems aside for the need of a little touch-up twice with a diamond file.

The lure blanks come out slightly fuzzy but using first 120 grit and then 220 grit cleans them up beautifully and ready for sealing.

With a Shop Vac attached to a vacuum plate behind the turning center and a polycarbonate shield covering the turning piece both dust and safety are take care of as well.

Plugs each take ~3-4 minutes to turn including sanding and - if this is important to you - each one is identical to the next.

Templates are easy to make and modify. Gee, what's not to like?