Lathe Duplicator Copying a Chess Piece

I wanted to copy a chess set on the lathe, and developed this method which uses carbide cutting tools set in blocks. In this video I take you through the key components of this duplication method, and copy a chess bishop as an example. Products featured: God help you if you purchase this cheap lathe from Canadian Tire: WEN chuck Carbide Lathe Cutter 12mm round Carbide Lathe Cutter Diamond Tip