Lathe Duplicator Comparison Chart

Case Studies
 

 

ITEM NUMBER:
LDU
Catalogue
2001-10
Page 9
Page 9
Page 10
Page 10
Page ?
price
99.95*
179.95*
195.95*
109.95*
$189.95
net weight
6 lbs
8 lbs
3 lbs
8 lbs
26 lbs
shipping: UPS$ -
Packing Weight
$5.95 -
12 lbs
$5.95 -
10 lbs
$5.95 -
4 lbs
$7 -
15 lbs
$11 -
30 lbs
used on lathes:
Carba-Tec (CML-3XL)

Ryobi**

Carba-Tec
(CML-3XL)

Jet (JMIMI)

Record

Ryobi

Pen Making (PMLA)
Jet (JMINI)
Full Size split bed or double rail up to 16" swing
for mini lathes with split bed construction
yes
yes
no
yes
no
assembly required
no
minor
minor
no
minor
automate duplicating repetitive turnings
manual
optional motorized
manual
manual
manual
easily mounts and dismounts from lathe
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
to make straight cuts
very good
excellent
excellent
very good
good
duplicate from originals to length:
10"
10"
no original
10"
32"
to use product templates
very good
excellent
excellent
very good
n/a
accepts PSI templates
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
max depth of cut
1"
1-1/4"
1"
1"
2"
high speed steel cutter is ground on:
both ends
one end
one end
both ends
both ends
replacement H.S.S. cutter
#CML-DUPC @ $14.95
#AUTODUPC @ $19.95
#PMLCT @ $9.95
#CML-DUPC @ $14.95
#LDT-2 @ $25.00
optional carbide cutter available
#CML-DUPX @ $24.95
no
#PLMCX @ $11.95
#CML-DUPX @ $24.95
no
template follower has index control
no
yes
no
no
yes
turn handwheel to operate
no
yes
yes
no
no
precision lead screw controls in and out movement
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
an adapter for d
riving wheel with variable speed drill
no
yes
no
no
no
positive stop adjustment bolt
no
yes
no
no
no
spindle lock allows setting the cutter depth
no
yes
no
no
no
spring loaded
cutter and follower
no
yes
yes
no
no
video tape
free
not available
not available
free
not available
advantages
precise control

inexpensive

easy set-up

carbide cutter available

precision adjustment

handwheel operation

fits any split bed mini lathe

precision adjustment

handwheel operation

diameter of turning limited to .01"

precise control

inexpensive

easy set-up

carbide cutter available

good for larger workpieces up to30" in length
disadvantages
not automatic
spring cutter limits pattern complexity
Can only be used on #pmla
not automatic
not suitable for small turnings
warranty
2 years PSI
1 yr manufacturer
1 yr manufacturer
2 years PSI
1 yr manufacturer
alternate duplicator item number
**#CML-DUPR
 
 
 
 
*Price reduced if purchased with CARBA-TEC 3XL, PEN MAKING, or JET lathe
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