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Some good looking stuff there! I, once upon at time, made my own flies, though I used a commercial fly rod and reel. Didn't actually catch much, but that was the way it worked for me bait fishing,

For those so interested here is Pete's website. https://www.renaissanceflyrods.com

Dick, my friend that builds bamboo fly rods uses a Sherline with the extended bed, larger pass-thru on the spindle.? ?He builds rods from raw cane not kits, cuts, shapes, tapers, wraps the rods.?

Hello Herman: The electromechanical clocks I have seen are quite simple. The coils drive a packaged gear motor that is sealed, so not much to fix there. The motor depends on alternating waves from the

Hello Herman Pleased to make your acquaintance across the pond. I have not yet repaired electromechanical clocks although I own a couple of them. I believe that rewinding the coils would be out of my

Hi Steve, I thought one of the comments posted here about using the Unimat to assist in building fly rods was especially interesting. I have had a couple of bamboo fly rods over the years and they

Yes, keep them coming! It's really helpful for us "new" owners who are still contemplating configurations, mods, handmade tools/accessories. It's fun hearing about what people are making. I'm

Pat, It is quite interesting to hear how Unimat and other small lathe owners use their machines and what products they produce with them. Dick

So I have 2 Taig lathes, one mounted on the board and the other mounted on a block of aluminum, I paid $200 for each, I bought the latter to assist the local school in their Steam program.? ?I also

Good dat, Quinn, I am on the Unimat groups list like you and I read your comment on the Unimat and your current use for it to repair old clocks. Not sure whether you mind my asking if old

Hi, I own two Unimats, one purchased new in the 70s, another older one inherited from a family member.? As others have said, they are great little versatile and well constructed machines.? My

I am a retired machinist/mechanical engineer specialized in mechanical power transmission as in ?speed reducers (gearboxes). I learned about Unimat many decades ago when we were building huge format

Does anyone know of options for a compound slide for unimat 3 (or PC), that allows attachment of separate tool post? Or is this not possible due to the limited height range of unimat? I have the emco

I have been a lifelong Tool and Die maker and the Unimat is the most universal small machine tool I have ever owned. I have used it in many configurations together with my 7x16 minilathe. I can mount

More like 2" more, Chuck, except for the older 7x10, which is closer to 7x8 with the stock 3-jaw chuck installed, and the older style of tailstock. Center to center, they're? closer to 10" for 7x10,

The Sieg "Baby Lathe" is their C0 model.? I didn't even put it on my list because I feel it is a terrible value.? It is their bottom of the line lathe - and I do mean bottom.? I feel the same about

Thank you for the replies, I completely understand the vintage angle, the Taig and Sherline are among very few tools in my shop made after Y2K. Regarding size, the foot print of a Unimat is only about

I just had to use one of mine to make four 1/4" brass spacers to fit over 6-32 screws. perfect size for that.?Jeff

One other note- Other than the U100 motor, they have zero plastic- I love that!? -Dave

I grew up with my father's Unimat, and still have it, along with many accessories I've made over the years (like a steady rest and large milling table/vise).? My issue with it was it's small size; I