Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
I thought it might be worth noting that the Little Machine Shop 40 divisions is meant to make a metric unit lathe emulate an English unit lathe.
They use 1 mm screws (with the exception of the "true
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Charles Kinzer
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
I searched online and on Ebay, and found no resettable dials/knobs for Unimats.? On Littlemachineshop, I found a graduated dial 40 divisions, which is labelled for 7x10 mini lathe.? Is there one for
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John Hutnick
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#64409
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
My needs are different from yours as I am going to install an imperial lead screw in place of the original Unimat lead screw as it suits my messing needs.
Dick
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
There is great variety of machine dials so you will have to select what suits your needs.
Dick
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
Just go to: wwwLittleMachineShop.com
All the information is on their website.
http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
Do you have a part number for the dial. Or what category are they in?
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Frank In PA
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
Even though the Unimat is metric I would install Imperial (inch) lead screws as my micrometers are imperial. I don¡¯t need to complicate things. The only other pieces of measurement equipment is a
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
Little Machine Shop has these dials to suite practically any thread pitch. I saw prices around $14.00 each.
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
Here is a picture of the resettable dial I have. They are readily available.
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Mistery Unimat 3 with interesting modifications
There is no difference between Belleville washers and disc springs - just that Belleville is a trade name and they may offer sizes that are not in the "standard" metric range. For example I don't
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Keith S. Angus
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Re: Tiny clock hands - advice please
If the had was steel, I would make a brass washer to fit the back of the hand, close up the split, and solder the washer to the back of the had to reinforce the break.? I have made a washer with a
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Charles Daldry
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Re: Tiny clock hands - advice please
Many thanks for the continuing advice - I have some 0.7mm material and piercing blades on the way.
I¡¯m going to take my time.
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Peter Brooks
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Re: Tiny clock hands - advice please
I have some doubt that a soldered split joint will provide a good force fit for this.? That is why others have suggested steel backing.
As far as the rat tail file, you may get lucky, depending on
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John Hutnick
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Re: Tiny clock hands - advice please
I would use a Jewelers saw, appropriate thickness of steel or brass, drill press and files.
I use Rio Grande brand jewelry saw blades and have a swiss jewelry saw - under $20 for the saw;
I have a
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Tamra
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Re: Mistery Unimat 3 with interesting modifications
Hello:
On Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:24 PM, Julius Henry Marx replied:
Sorry for the delay but shipping from China, holidays and customs makes for a long wait.
This is just an update, I need some time
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Julius Henry Marx
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Resettable Handwheels/Dials
Ron, that is a very good suggestion.? My Atlas 6 Inch or 618 lathe has one mounted on the compound. I think it could be adapted but it may involve lengthening the screw using one of the methods you
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Frank In PA
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Resettable Handwheels/Dials
FWIW, I just had the thought that perhaps a "good" option to put a bushing on the cross slide might be to use/make a two bolt flange mount (
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Ron K
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
Frank here is the link to the Hobby Machinist Craftsman dial project ( https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/new-cross-slide-dial-and-bearings.82575/ ). The thread has two drawings, one in a posting
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Ron K
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Resettable Handwheels/Dials
I found my ¡°Satin Chrome¡± Resettable dial¡±. I measured the OD and it is ¡°1.300¡± diameter. I am not sure yet if it is an appropriate size for the Unimat DB200 but it sure functions nicely. At
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Unimat Sl/DB Lathe Adjustable Handwheels/Dials
FWIW. Bear with me while I provide some background.
I have a Logan 10" lathe. Because of the design of the micrometer dial, it's not possible to remove remove all of the backlash in the cross slide
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Ron K
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