Re: Mr. Pete just started a series on the Unimat SL/DB on YouTube
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I've always used the tailstock ram against the die when threading, even on a Unimat, never thought of using the toolpost to keep the die square.
On a full sized lathe (when I wasn't screwcutting) I used to use the tailstock ram against the die with the end of the diestock handle running in an empty toolholder, select a low speed, start the chuck and off you go. Can't do that in a Unimat!
Paul B.
On Thursday, 4 April 2024 at 04:41:28 BST, Tamra <tamrabrogdon@...> wrote:
That making screw videos was helpful... I do want to make my 1/12th miniature Jorgensen screws for wood working - just because.? I liked the stationary position of the die and moving the headstock to thread.? That was definitely worth the time; it is likely I would not have figured that out until after I made 100 screws or so, on my own.? I bought drill rod and left hand and right hand dies...?
Of all things that I have made on a lathe at this point in the journey, screw threads were on the top of the cool things to make and you do it essentially by hand... but it is so fun, I will attempt to make 4 tiny screws later this month.??
Must buy some brass hex stock; I just got a McMaster Carr order this past Monday.
I think I've watched the Mr. Pete YouTube videos on the subject matter.? I cannot for any reason understand why he wants a 3d print for a tailstock raiser, when he owns a bridgeport mill???
Tamra
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