Also have a look in the Files section here. You will find the original handbooks for the DB/SL which include basic machining information. Note that the DB is an earlier version of the SL, and there have been various design changes over the many years of production. However the basic machining techniques remain much the same on all of them, on all lathes of comparable size, and on many machines much bigger. Have a look at them alongside any videos and they will help to understand what's going on.
An original Unimat manual, including a full spare parts listing, which could be useful when it comes to maintenance, and when you want to ask a question here and don't know the name of the widget you need to twiddle:
/g/Unimat/files/unimat%20manuals/Operating%20Instructions%20for%20the%20Emco%20Unimat%20Model%20SL.pdfThere are other useful documents in the Unimat Manuals section. Also try an old book on using the Unimat:
/g/Unimat/files/DB-SL%20Manual%20%28Miniature%20Machining%20Techniques%29/DB_SL_Manual_Miniature_Machining_Techniques.pdfIt's worth browsing the Files occasionally, as there are all sorts of odd bits of information there.
What accessories do you have with the lathe? Post pictures if you're not sure what they are - we'll soon identify them and explain what they do.
What sort of thing do you hope to make with it? The folks here cover a range of interests - there will probably be someone who shares some of your aims.
Whereabouts are you? I think it's fair to say about half the people here are in the USA, a lot of the remainder from the UK, maybe as many from around Europe and some from around the world. One of them might be just down the road from you!
