Vega Duplicator

[mrgator]

Hi all. Found this not too far away and was wondering if anyone has one and what you think of it? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Erik

https://syracuse.craigslist.org/tls/5934744702.html

 

[southernclay]

I don't have one but if all the parts needed are there seems like a very fair deal. It's been for sale for a while. If I were looking at it I would see if the owner could show me how to use it (if they know). The lesson would be well worth it to me.


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[mrgator]

Thanks Warren! I didn't even see the original post date. Good to know.

Erik

 

[KenV]

That appears to be the PSI version which sets up for very small turnings. Memory is that is about 60% of origional price.

Unless you have a specific use in mind, such as making lots of chess sets, there are better investments in turning gear.

 

[dogcatcher]

It is a great deal, but if you have no use for it, it is a $50 dust collector. As far as pens, bottle stoppers and the other stuff most of us make, it wouldn't get much use.

But on the other hand I am a tool junkie and I cannot pass up a bargain, if I saw it I would have another $50 dust collector tp sit on the shelf.

 

[mrgator]

Thanks everyone for your input! I've been toying with the idea of turning a chess set. But as mentioned, would be a one and done type of thing. Guess I'll have to sleep on it a little more. Thanks again!

Erik

 

[BackyardSmokin]

If it is the same as the one from PSI, then that is similar to the one that I have. Last year, using some 1/16 metal I created snowman and Christmas tree templates to use in the duplicator to make some kids crafts. I was able to turn a couple and they came out pretty good. I had to do a little finish work by hand, but that was mostly cause my templates were not clean.

 

[Gin N' Tonic]

I'd buy it. You can make other templates for it. Of course for pens it's pretty much useless but there is so much more that could be done.

 

[Finatic]

Ideal for turning fishing lures/plugs. Whenever you need to have a precise copy after copy after copy of an original.

 

[Smitty37]

I had one and really found that with pen making it is next to useless.

 

[Jgrden]

Give it a try, let us know. This isn't what you wanted to hear was it?