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I have the lathe duplicator and have used it to copy antique ballusters for porches for numerous people. It saves time and makes duplicating easier. For just table legs I use the lathe and not the lathe duplicator. For me lathe work used to be intimidating as I was afraid of ruining expensive wood....

Nick, Thanks for the insight and the recommendation. There are more projects planned so it would be used more than once. My bride and I attended a traveling academy last year, and had a great time . She really enjoyed the bowl turning. My only fear would be having to share the SS with her as much as...

I started building a new oak dining room table (more than a few years ago) and turned 2-1/2 legs by hand, messed up the third of the needed four. As most of you know, some projects span a few years, I’m at this point and my bride has urged me to buy the SS lathe duplicator. So what am I waiting for?...

I agree 100%. I just watched the video this morning. There is a wealth of information available and very benefical. Thanks for the video and insight.

Ken