How can I duplicate candle holders etc.
Thanks Keith
Information on duplicating
Oct 29, 2004
8 Replies
Two ways:
- Get a duplicator for your lathe - search 'lathe duplicator' - most common manufacturer is Vega. Relatively fast.
- Transfer the profile of the candlestick onto a piece of hardboard and cut it out. Match the negative of the hardboard profile with the positive of the candlestick as you turn it. To help transfer the profile, get a profile gauge. Relatively slow.
LD
Forgive my ignorance, but what's a profile gouge? And how exactly does it help me to recreate an existing profile?
gAuge. Best way to describe it is to show it:
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on the length of your candlesticks, you might have to make multipl impressions along their length. Does that help?
LD
Oops! Must learn to read more carefully next time :)
The one shown in the Readers Digest link is the kind I USED to use. I like the ones that are now available which are made of plastic:
1,) They are available in greater length. 2.) The "fingers" do not get bent or dislocated.They are available at Woodcraft, or4 for half the price, at Harbor Freight.
Grabbed the first one I could find that showed one in use. At least now he's not out looking for a profile gouge. :o)
If I find one, you'll be the first to know :)
Hey neighbor!
I'm at I-96 & Telegraph / USED to live at 14412 Salem in Redford. My sons went to "Are You High".
Bill
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