Vega D-36 36-Inch Professional Lathe Duplicator

by Vega

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Vega D-36 36-Inch Professional Lathe Duplicator employs the well proven design principal of the professional model, including fast set up, excellent accuracy in duplication, convenience of controls and easy adjustments, makes duplication of turning fast, easy and fun. A video tape is included showing set-up, making turnings and templates, maintenance and helpful tips on using the duplicator. Attachment mounts are included that will make it easily attachable to nearly all 10-inch and 12-inch swing lathes.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 58.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00002261C
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: D-36
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #141,170 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 36 inch Pro Lathe Duplicator, June 26, 2004

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Andy McCormick (Liberty, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vega D-36 36-Inch Professional Lathe Duplicator (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was very happy with the duplication of this machine. However the video and the written instructions that were included were terrible. The video was made in 1990 and it shows an out of date assembly method. I watched the out of focus video and muffled sound for about 5 minutes. The video was no help on how the machine is put together. The written instructions were no better. The print is small and it does not show where to install all the parts that were given. The manufacturer needs at least a full color photo so you can have some kind of idea where things go. That being said I would still recommend this duplicator even though setting it up was time consuming. You can e-mail me at mccormickwoodworking.com if you need any help setting yours up. Andy McCormick

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Vega D-36 Duplicator, April 9, 2005

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Adam MacDonald (Helena, MT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vega D-36 36-Inch Professional Lathe Duplicator (Tools & Home Improvement)

I agree with Andy, the duplicator is good but the video and instruction manual are completely worthless. I think the video was shot by a 8 year old who was experimenting with a camera for the first time. The drawings in the manual are hand-drawn and by somebody that has no business hand drawing. The manual has been re-copied so many times that much of the text is off the side of the page and therefore doesn't do any good. Also, my duplicator was missing some bolts and washers that I had to go to the hardware store to buy. And because the directions were so terrible, it took a few trips and some trial and error to figure out exactly what bolts were needed. That being said, the duplicator is great once it is set up and will make many beautiful turnings. I highly recommend using a template rather than an original turning. I've found that the slender turning attatchment is a must if you plan to turn 2x2 stock longer than 20". I thought I could get away with just taking light cuts but this is not the case. Hope this helps.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My 36" Professional Lathe Duplicator, November 11, 2002

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Marv Kratky "marvk" (Hesston, KS United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vega D-36 36-Inch Professional Lathe Duplicator (Tools & Home Improvement)

The Vega D-36 - 36" Professional Lathe Duplicator was a very good choice for me. I had an old bed post leg that was splitting and breaking apart. I read all the instructions, set up the tool, put the leg on the duplicator and made an exact match the first time. I feel like the other review given the diamond V tool would have been the best, which I am going to purchase one soon.
The speed chain to move the head is a so much better than a web belt found on the Delta's Lathe Duplicator. All of the other add on tool accessories are great, especially the router attachment which I can see potential in my shop.