Turning Wood
Many of you may find it sacrilegious but tonight I was turning wood on my SL.
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John Entwistle
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#63478
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Re: Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
Here is a motor upgrade I did: /g/Unimat/topic/dc_motor_for_unimat/104474780 Don't expect to save money on this. You'll need motor, power supply, PWM, plug, switch, enclosure,
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Tinkerer22
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#63477
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Re: Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
Two problems: standard sewing machine motors rotate the wrong way - it's not too difficult to reverse them, or you can find an overlocker motor, which usually goes the opposite way, but may cot more.
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Keith S. Angus
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#63476
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Re: Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
Hi: Find an older sewing machine with an external motor. It will have a foot speed control too. Carl.
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Carl
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#63475
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Re: Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
My SL (much the same as the DB) ran very well on a 130 W DC 24 V motor. The lower wattage motors are a bit shorter than the higher power ones (similar are available up to 200 W) and that keeps them
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Keith S. Angus
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#63474
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Re: Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
There's a few videos on YouTube guys talking about replacing their motors usually with a DC and a variable speed controler.... One city did it for just under 50 bucks but I'm not sure what year that
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MacKai
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#63473
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Re: Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
Look on Ebay.? There are 24 volt scooter motors, 100 watt and 150 watt.? Currently you can buy a 100W for $28.99 and 150W for $36.99.
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John Hutnick
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#63472
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Re: Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
Jon, Many of us have converted to 150 watt DC motors. Much better and quieter than the original motor and variable speed too. Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF-
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
Be aware that a motor is not the only thing you need to run a lathe. This is an expensive hobby. Best Regards, Andrei mailto:calciu1@... ________________________________ Sent: Tuesday, August
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Andrei <calciu1@...>
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#63470
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
I'm just getting set up. Not sure what I'll make. Bunch of half formed ideas that I'll have to work out. When I get it all together I'll post some pics.....
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MacKai
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Just bought a DB200, need a motor. (Doesnt have to be an EMCO).
Hi- Newbie to the world of Emcos, but found this guy at an estate sale. Couldn't resist it.? I've cleaned it up, and nothing seems bent out of true or seized- BUT- it lacks a motor.? I cant afford
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jon@...
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#63468
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
Its better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it ! :)
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clankennedy2004
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
I have used my U3 for a number of things I turned an alternator mounting pivot bushing for? a Mercedes Airport bus now camper Bus owner got bushing actually 2 pressed together with correct ID?
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Edward Samsen
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
Roy, Where did you buy your CNC kit for your Unimat conversion? I would like to do something similar for my Unimat DB200. Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF-
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
The last useful thing I made was the nut for the Lotus ignition switch. Recently I've been making tools for... the Unimat! I've adapted a 2" milling vice with the intent to make a part for my
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John Entwistle
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#63464
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
Paul, I have not sold any jewelry boxes at this point. The boxes I have made to date have been given to my wife. The tops have been engraved with maple leaves which stand proud on the top. They are a
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
I use mine for model railway work, turning wheels, axles, bearings etc. as well as chimneys and domes. I've also made gauges and a rail bender for laying track. Owning a Unimat (I have a 3 and an SL)
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paul b
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#63462
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Ebay - Collet set
Deal on ebay about to end with a decent price for this
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URGRA
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
Not currently using mine, but Sunday night I was watching a You-Tube video shop tour - made by a gentleman in Florida who has a shop that makes custom motorcycle handlebars.? Sitting there on one of
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McKee, Don {Quaker}
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#63460
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Re: Anyone Actively Unimat?
I have modified my SL to CNC control. I use it for RC model airplane and boat parts, electronic circuit boards and vintage bicycle parts. Most of that is in the mill configuration. Some of the bike
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roycegb
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