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03-23-2007, 09:39 AM
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Recommendations for a decent lathe for plug turning
I must be mad. I need another hobby or project like a I need another plug. But I want to give this a try. I have a lot of wood working tools and have some woodworking experience but no lathe and have only used a lathe a few times. I probably will only use this for plug making. I would like to get one that can accept accessories like a duplicator. What would you guys recommended?
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03-23-2007, 09:53 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
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Jet Mini....I love mine.....Takes a Dupicator fine and is reasonable at about $250
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03-23-2007, 10:10 AM
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A lot of guys use the Jet mini and are happy with them.
I'm pretty sure you can attach duplicators to them.
I have a full size 36" Jet and it works great for me
Are you sure you want to do this Jim? 
I can't wait to see what you create. |
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03-23-2007, 10:26 AM
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Super Moderator
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I have a Vega Duplicator attached to mine and it works fine......great for those MOASS Swaps  |
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03-23-2007, 11:05 AM
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Great White Scup Hunter
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Jet Midi and a Vega duplicator... I really like it,,,,,easy to use and set up,,,,
http://www.tools-plus.com/vega-8500.html |
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03-23-2007, 11:37 AM
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Certified Mass-hole
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Jackson, NJ but born and raised in Massachusetts.
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I run a Jet mini with Vega Dup..........Love it!!
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03-23-2007, 11:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Slipknot
Are you sure you want to do this Jim? |
No I am not. I am very concerned about how much time this will absorb. But after going to plugfest I am dying to try a few things. Actually I just finished off my workshop area and can move around back there and have most of the stuff I need to try this.
Also I think my kid may have an interest in doing this so perhaps a good father/son thing. He liked making the jigs and enjoys shop so ...better then playing XBOX. |
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03-23-2007, 11:50 AM
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Really Old & Really Grumpy
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Have both jet and delta mini's.....delta is far more user friendly....switch is in a better location where you can reach it after the dupy is attached....locking bars are bigger[rubber coated]..wheel is bigger....pulley system is far easier to access..overall I'd say if your buying just one machine.....delta is worth a few dollars more.
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03-23-2007, 12:01 PM
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Seldom Seen
Join Date: May 2001
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Jim, check around the island to see if there are any Shopsmiths out there not being used. I got one at a yard sale in my neighborhood! Saltyric uses them too, He inherited his father's, and then had a guy give him a seond one!  He has one to turn and one to drill thru... lucky bastid |
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03-23-2007, 12:19 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
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One of these days I have to get one of those modern machines
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03-23-2007, 01:04 PM
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Super Moderator
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Location: Middleboro MA
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That would be great if you could get your son involved with plug building and away from xbox
Just be sure to use dust collection and the rest of the safety stuff, and have fun. I think you'll like it, just take it slow.
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The United States Constitution does not exist to grant you rights; those rights are inherent within you. Rather it exists to frame a limited government so that those natural rights can be exercised freely.
1984 was a warning, not a guidebook!
It's time more people spoke up with the truth. Every time we let a leftist lie go uncorrected, the commies get stronger.
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03-23-2007, 02:06 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
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I have the Jet mini and dont really like it.
- Hard to change belt speed
- Like CS said bad on off switch location
- Underpowered
If I had it to do over I would look at the Rikon
- Indexing head
- easy speed change
- bigger capacity
http://www.rikontools.com/Products/Lathes/70-100.html
To re-iterate what Slip said dust collector is a must
dont do it, "it" will own you |
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03-23-2007, 03:24 PM
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Canceled
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03-23-2007, 05:02 PM
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It's about respect baby!
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c'mon do it! All the other cool kids are doing it! C'mon man take a drag uhhh I mean make one...
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03-23-2007, 06:00 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ProfessorM
One of these days I have to get one of those modern machines
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LMAO, an maybe one of those machinist made dupes. |
" Choose Life "
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03-25-2007, 07:06 PM
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The Black Dog - Emma
Join Date: Dec 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by capesams
Have both jet and delta mini's.....delta is far more user friendly....switch is in a better location where you can reach it after the dupy is attached....locking bars are bigger[rubber coated]..wheel is bigger....pulley system is far easier to access..overall I'd say if your buying just one machine.....delta is worth a few dollars more.
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nice the Delta was shipped yesterday  |
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03-25-2007, 07:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThrowingTimber
c'mon do it! All the other cool kids are doing it! C'mon man take a drag uhhh I mean make one...
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I won't go skitzo will I? |
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03-26-2007, 07:38 AM
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Super Moderator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
I won't go skitzo will I?
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It's a Possibility |
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03-26-2007, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNG
I have the Jet mini and dont really like it.
- Hard to change belt speed
- Like CS said bad on off switch location
- Underpowered
If I had it to do over I would look at the Rikon
- Indexing head
- easy speed change
- bigger capacity
http://www.rikontools.com/Products/Lathes/70-100.html
To re-iterate what Slip said dust collector is a must
dont do it, "it" will own you |
I got the Ricon... LOVE IT. |
Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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03-26-2007, 03:57 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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I know these are wood lathes but has anyone tried to turn aluminum on these mini lathes? Do you think it is doable?
After looking at all of these and getting some PM input from some noteable plugmakers I ended up getting the Delta mini. (mainly because I have a few other delta tools and know I can get parts for them if needed.)
Last edited by Mr. Sandman; 03-26-2007 at 06:23 PM..
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03-26-2007, 06:02 PM
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Keep The Change
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Not Al, but Brass. Low speed with a scraper sharpened like a metal working tool bit.
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04-07-2007, 10:02 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Wakefield, RI
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Santa brought me a new Rikon for Christmas. Nice machine. Makes my old Grizzly look like a toy.
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