Abstract: A hand held duplicator tool which provides very stable and accurate operation for duplicating on a wood turning lathe the configuration of a pattern held on the lathe. The duplicator tool includes a movable platform that is moveably supported on a table surface where the table is quickly and easily attached in position on a wood lathe frame to provide a support for moving the tool. The tool can be adjusted for height and used easily and stably in duplicating parts. Additionally, a shield over the workpiece is used in combination with the tool and includes a slot to permit the duplicator tool to be inserted against a workpiece. A vacuum supply is connected to the shield to carry dust, shavings and the like away from the workpiece.

Abstract: A lathe work center device centers a workpiece about an axis of rotation on a lathe. The lathe has two tool centers with at least one tool center being driven and both tool centers coaxially positioned about the axis of rotation. The work center device includes a substantially flat main ring portion having an outer periphery. A plurality of spurs integral with the main ring portion project toward and are embedded within the workpiece. The spurs are positioned on a side of the ring portion that is adjacent to the workpiece, proximate the outer periphery. A centering portion integral with the main ring portion projects outwardly therefrom on a side of the main ring portion opposite the spurs. Preferably, the centering portion has a frusto conical configuration and engages the tip of a tool center, locating the workpiece about the axis of rotation. A plurality of lugs proximate the outer periphery engage cooperating slots in the driven tool center for rotating the workpiece.

Abstract: A tool for use in wood lathes which comprises a blade formed into a U shape with one edge of the closed end of the U forming the cutting edge. The tool includes suitable depth guards and a chip reflector to provide for safe and depth regulated cutting that leaves a smooth surface on the wood.