Wood Lathe Duplicator with Angle Grinder

My version of a Lathe Duplicator was inspired by The Homestead Craftsman, and his video entitled Homemade Wood Lathe Duplicator using an Angle Grinder.  The differences in the designs are the type of cutting blade, table top and pattern mounting method. The goal of this design was to create turnings with finer detail and less clean-up, as well as adding versatility and adjustability to template mounting on the table top.

Laminated 16ga steel table top and pattern secured with Magswitch Model 150 magnets.
The angle grinder has a Viel Tools Model D-15-80-5 Carbide Cutter.

Instructions for building this duplicator can be found at Wood Lathe Duplicator with Angle Grinder.

WARNING! - Read and follow all manufacturer instructions, and use this Lathe Duplicator at your own risk.

Converting a Wood Cutting Band Saw into a Lapidary/Diamond Band Saw

Converting a SKIL Model #3386-01 9" Band Saw into a wet cutting lapidary band saw for cutting rocks and glass.

The saw in operation