Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
I've posted this solution previously: Sherwin Williams Industrial paint stores will MATCH the Unimat color in Hammer-Tone finishes. ?This is the REAL DEAL, in that it's truly machine paint. ? Years
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Steve Jaynes
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#59624
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Re: Case / base for newly acquired PC/basic
Thank you! There is a narrow tool rack that runs along the rear at the same level as the lathe, plus a pegboard section. The old top tray pops into the open lid and has a bunch of old cigar tins
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Dave W
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#59623
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Rustoleum Green Hammered
Oops sorry premature send! I recently purchased a second base off ebay and it is more yellow than my gray motor sl. Best Regards John Begin forwarded message: From: John Entwistle
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John Entwistle
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#59622
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Best Regards John
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John Entwistle
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#59621
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Re: Case / base for newly acquired PC/basic
Wow! that turned out really good. I like the way it folds out. Lots of room for tool and accessory storage also. Thanks for sharing the photos of your setup.
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Eric Daine
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#59620
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Here are 3 of my Unimats.? The 2 on the right are all original paint.? The one on the left is one I refinished.? On that one I originally repainted it with Verde Green rustolium, but it didn't come
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James Quick
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#59619
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Re: Unimat SL - Vertical column & Headstock Adapter
I had forgotten that Hemingway had a kit for that.? It's been years since I've built a kit of any kind, so I decided to buy one.? A bit pricey for overseas shipping, but nothing is cheap these
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Dave Seiter
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#59618
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Some links to DIY hammered paint https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=24219.0 https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/hammered-paint-in-a-custom-color.474021/ ?Some of the old cans
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Jkle379184
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#59617
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Your green looks to be the lighter one, it almost looks to have a touch of yellow in it in the top photo. I have that same color on the motor of one of mine. But I also have one lathe that is a
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Jkle379184
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#59616
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Re: Case / base for newly acquired PC/basic
I adapted an old carpenter¡¯s toolbox to hold my lathe. The major modification was to the front folding section - this was beefed up with a section of counter-top and I added a pair of feet pinned
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Dave W
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#59615
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
" According to Ruben, everything I might want to do is almost useless.? This seems to be the nature of many IO discussion groups:? mostly talk. " John, you don't know me and I don't know you, but
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Ruben
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#59614
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Check on the group site, Many have posted drawings and cad data on measurements.?Jeff
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Jkle379184
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#59613
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Ok,? here are photos of four different SL's. Note one has a Grey Headstock and also note that on one the motor color in difference, a little lighter and that is the motor that came with it. That
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Jkle379184
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#59612
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Re: Case / base for newly acquired PC/basic
A sheet steel top is a good idea, making it easier to use a magnetic base indicator holder even if you have an alloy machine. I don't know enough about the PC/Basic machines. I've only laid eyes on 6
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Bill in OKC too
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#59611
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Re: Unimat SL - Vertical column & Headstock Adapter
I haven't either. But know (of ) some folks who have, like the Mike of the link I provided. For those who live in the UK, you can buy a kit to make a rotary broaching tool from
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Bill in OKC too
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#59610
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Can we stay with the subject of paint and all of us try to contribute photos, or should we just drop the subject?
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John Hutnick
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#59609
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Thank you Jeff, brilliant link very helpful, do you know where to obtain sizes for parts please?. Phill
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phill005
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#59608
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Here is a link to the Accessories section, it is huge and will take a bit to download, but it has all of the photos and parts
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Jkle379184
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#59607
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Here is a link to the parts section of this old web site. http://unimatparts.com/parts-unimat.html Jeff
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Jkle379184
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#59606
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Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Looking at the photos and specs, they hadCast iron BD200 models, Black Crinkle paintCast Iron BD200 "? ? ? ? ? ?,? Hammered Blue? ? ? ?BD200? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?Hammered
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Jkle379184
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#59605
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