Re: DB/SL optimum power?
The dc motors I have used for my unimats usually came with a flat on their shaft. I just drilled and tapped through the pulley for a small set screw ( like 4-40). The set screw bears on the flat. One
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Tool247
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Re: DB/SL optimum power?
Cutting a key slot into the Unimat's relatively thin spindle wall strikes me as a bad idea. Besides, with round belts the belt will slip in the pulley before the pulley slips on the spindle. My 2?,
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Elliot Nesterman
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#60051
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DB/SL optimum power?
Hi Folks. think I¡¯m gonna repower my DB200 with a new motor thinking brushless, dc, 12-24V pondering wattage. 150w sounds good. two much power creates problems as does too little. was also thinking
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rcjge
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Re: Unimat DB/SL cross slide disassembly¡
Since I have an ultrasonic cleaning tank, I would clean it that way... Harbor Fright sells the one I have -Guy-
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Guy Winton
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#60049
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Re: Projects Built on the Unimat?
Just fantastic work. Beautiful to just look at. I had to make a similar dovetail for a tool holder I needed for my Maximat but I used a shaper that I own. Don¡¯t see those around shops much any more.
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Tom Angell
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Re: Projects Built on the Unimat?
Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/s...995#post112113 (
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OldToolmaker
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#60047
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Re: Projects Built on the Unimat?
Paul, I enjoyed looking at your website! Very interesting! Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Projects Built on the Unimat?
Mike, What are those white gears seen in the background of your picture used for? Just curious! Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Projects Built on the Unimat?
Carl, Nice way to solve a problem! Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/s...995#post112113 (
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Unimat watchmakers drawbar
More precisely M7 ¡Á 0.635
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Keith S. Angus
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Re: Projects Built on the Unimat?
Kudos! Really brilliant work. Great craftsmanship and ,artery of the tool. I am in awe. Tom A
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Tom Angell
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Re: Projects Built on the Unimat?
I used the Unimat to build a Quick Change tool post for it. /g/Unimat/photo/195708/2246513?p=Created%2C%2C%2C20%2C2%2C0%2C0 (
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Projects Built on the Unimat?
Nice job, Carl! -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/s...995#post112113 (
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Unimat DB/SL cross slide disassembly¡
Find a 5/16" or 8mm bottle brush. Nylon bristles will be easier on the alloy parts. If you're in the US, you can find this set at Harbor
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Bill in OKC too
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Re: Unimat DB/SL cross slide disassembly¡
Test tube cleaning brushes. They come in several diameters. After a good soak in a degreaser these should clear out any leftover swarf. Elliot -- Elliot Nesterman elliot@... www.ajoure.net "The
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Elliot Nesterman
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#60038
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Unimat DB/SL cross slide disassembly¡
Hey there has anyone broken down their cross slide on a DB/SL lathe. I mean the saddle that slides across the ¡°y¡± axis and the threaded drive rod out? if so, how did you clean the part through
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rcjge
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Re: Added album Emco Unimat models side by side
#photo-notice
Also added photo's of 3 different milling collumns. Even the bottems are different in shape. 4 photo's from the MK1 - MK2 - MK3/4 - and a Zamak bottem.
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Ruben
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Re: Unimat watchmakers drawbar
Yes. I realized that I inverted my math. I realized that .275-40 is approx M7-.625
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Tool247
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Re: Unimat watchmakers drawbar
My? Sherline lathe works with metric collets as long as I use the metric sized collet sleeve, but the Sherline collets will not thread onto my Boley drawbar.? The threads are a bit larger in
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Charles Daldry
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Re: Unimat watchmakers drawbar
Yes to your last question, anyway. :) 1mm pitch is 25.4tpi. I'd have to dig out a copy of Machinery's Handbook or other reference to calculate it.? Bill in OKC? William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.)
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Bill in OKC too
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