Vega Set-up

[Mojo7]

I just got the Vega duplicator I ordered and I'm still waiting for the new lathe I ordered and was told it will be another 2-3 weeks before it ships so I'm thinking of setting it up on my old lathe for now. How tough is it to set up? Should I just wait till I get the new lathe? Doesn't look to hard to do.

[Sgt Striper]

Not hard, just takes a little time. Go slow and have some scrap stock for set up and testing.

[chefchris401]

Originally Posted by Mojo7

I just got the Vega duplicator I ordered and I'm still waiting for the new lathe I ordered and was told it will be another 2-3 weeks before it ships so I'm thinking of setting it up on my old lathe for now. How tough is it to set up? Should I just wait till I get the new lathe? Doesn't look to hard to do.

theres a lot of how to threads on the other site, all of which i have saved pm me if you want the links.

[Mojo7]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

theres a lot of how to threads on the other site, all of which i have saved pm me if you want the links.

Chris if you could please send me those links. Thanks Mark
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[Sgt Striper]

Did you get some 3/4" shaft collars for the height adjustment. Those are a must if you are taking it on and off!

[Mojo7]

Originally Posted by Sgt Striper

Did you get some 3/4" shaft collars for the height adjustment. Those are a must if you are taking it on and off!

I just grabbed some at the hardware store after reading it here last night after doing a search on set-up. Thanks. I'm out running a few errands then I'm going to set it up. I'll post later how I make out.
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[Mojo7]

It's set-up. Thanks for all the help guys. Chef those links really helped. I also picked up the cutter that Paul (ProfM) makes.

[pbadad]

MoJo 7 I've used mainly plexi templates but their are a few 3 dimentional templates I made from a first spin off which work just as well. Just make that first spin off with a hard wood and occassionally rotate the template to keep it from flattening out. Also lose the spring and I would make a lever style screw( instead of thumb screw) stop to make it quick to lock and unlock the feed. I rarely use the stop screws with this set up.

[smac]

Originally Posted by nightfighter

http://www.striped-bass.com/Stripert...eve-issue.html

Thanks NF. Some good info in there. Its one of those things I have been saying for a while I am going to modify , just keep putting it off.

Originally Posted by Mojo7

Thanks for the tips I'll make the changes tomorrow. I made a nike template out of plexiglass tonight from one that I got from Paul . What are you guys using to turn from a master or a template? I've tried both and both seemed to work good but wasn't sure if one was better than the other?

I chuck up the plug body I wanna dup between centers, replace cutter with an old dull one and replace stylus with a sanded down pencil. Slowly run the cutter down the side of the plug while the pencil lightly draws profile on plexiglass. Stick some white masking tape on face of plexi so the pencil line shows better. Cut the profile on the band saw slightly larger so you can sand the plexi nice and smooth down to the original line. Get the edge of plexi very smooth or it will show every divit on your plug body.

[ProfessorM]

oh yeah i said i was going to look into an idler sprocket type set up.

[onecastmike2003]

Looks good on that Old Sears.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Must be me but I keep the Spring and the cover on....I don't have any issues.

[smac]

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Must be me but I keep the Spring and the cover on....I don't have any issues.

Me too. I give the dup a blast of air every once in a while.

[The Dad Fisherman]

Yup I do it the same....people re always looking at me strange when I put a lure on the copier at work.

if you want to make a mini version scan it at a reduced size to make the template.

[Mr. Krinkle]

another suggestion...not better by any means, but I trace the profile off the plug i'm looking to duplicate on a piece of 1/8 masonite. I take my jigsaw and cut out the profile. I use that as my template. If I need to shave a little down off the template I just take a piece of sandpaper and do what I have to do. Very easy to do. Good luck

[Mojo7]

Thanks for all the help guys. I've been transferring my masters and old templates to 1/8' plexi with the paper on it so I can have all my measurements and hook, eye, & weight markings on them. It's been a little bit of work to do but I can see how in the end it will be easier and a little more accurate.

[Sgt Striper]

Originally Posted by Mojo7

Thanks for all the help guys. I've been transferring my masters and old templates to 1/8' plexi with the paper on it so I can have all my measurements and hook, eye, & weight markings on them. It's been a little bit of work to do but I can see how in the end it will be easier and a little more accurate.

Keep them in a safe and secure place!! You know that Skippy guy

[Mojo7]

Originally Posted by Sgt Striper

Keep them in a safe and secure place!! You know that Skippy guy

Your not kidding Lou he's a little shady!