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Small Compact Depth DRO
Where can I get a small compact depth DRO to fit the Unimat? I have seen them on EBay but can¡¯t find them now. Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF-
By OldToolmaker · #64747 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
Very nice workmanship John! This definitely shows what can be done on our little Unimats. Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF-
By OldToolmaker · #64746 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
I made these today: 12L14 on the SL. Single point threading using the SL threading attachment, 6-32 thread.
By John Entwistle · #64745 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
Hi Gang: The smallest train in a miniature toy shop I've read about was on a N scale layout. You could see the train in the shop window winding (active verb) through some forest and into a tunnel.
By Carl · #64744 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
I do have a train (z scale) hanging from a ceiling of a Non finished 1/12th scale roombox for a toy store.? I don't remember if Kept the train in the box though.? I should probably look at that. I
By Tamra · #64743 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
I have finishes for miniature wicker furniture with Watco in the range of 2007,? and finishes with Waterlox since 2015... Watco does not have as much resin in its finish that acts as a natural filler
By Tamra · #64742 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
A few years ago I made a walking cane using Diamond Willow and after the cane was seasoned two years I gave it several coats of Watco oil. Today the cane is alive in different hues of red and cream.
By OldToolmaker · #64741 ·
Yoctosun Magnifier for Wood Carving
I have been doing some miniature wood carvings today and my recently purchased YoctoSun Magnifier has turned out to be a great tool for me. It is easy to wear just like a pair of glasses and the
By OldToolmaker · #64740 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
Dick, the 1" boots would be in scale for 1/12th or my world.? What are you making? You might find it a fun exercise to model them from Sculpey clay.? Miniaturists commonly make soles and a foot
By Tamra · #64739 ·
Re: DRO on Unimat
I have a scale available to fit to my U3 - DROs make a big difference. Must fit it soon. I wish the cheap scales included an option to read D/2, for diameter, but there is nothing sufficiently small
By Keith S. Angus · #64738 ·
DRO on Unimat
A while back I installed a Digital Readout on my Unimat linear Z travel. After some use I can report that it is extremely helpful to be able to set zero at any point along the travel. It makes it real
By OldToolmaker · #64737 ·
Re: 24V DC motor #unimat3
Just Google 24v DC motor. That worked for me. Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/s...995#post112113 (
By OldToolmaker · #64736 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
I will admit to trying run-of-the-mill N scale about 25 years ago. I haven¡¯t touched it since - frustration level was high! I like one line in the link: ¡° It is definitely the scale for the man
By Dave W · #64735 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
Hello, Peter! For me, it is the challenge of producing an item in miniature. It requires good eyes and steady hands. Lately I have been hand carving tiny work boots ?in basswood. They are ?one
By OldToolmaker · #64734 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
That 2mm stuff is great. No wonder folks are looking at magnifying glasses though! I wonder what it is that makes things in miniature so appealing to humans? The Unimats themselves being an
By Peter Brooks · #64733 ·
Re: power supply 24V
Carlo A 200 W power supply will give you 8.3 A, which is more than enough for a 150 W motor. Not sure where you are in the world but on UK Ebay there is item 235951751455 - from Germany. It is 240
By Keith S. Angus · #64732 ·
power supply 24V
Ciao Which power supply do you suggest for 6812 24v 150 watt? how many Ampers & watt is the optimum? Tks for yours suggestions Carlo Cardinale
By carletto.cardinale@... · #64731 ·
Re: Locomotive building?
Here¡¯s a locomotive article from the creator of the 2mm scale Inversnecky & Drambuie layout, a fictitious location in the Scottish Highlands, complete with model distillery. The locomotives and
By Dave W · #64730 ·
Re: Yoctosun Magnifier
Hello, James! To each their own. Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/s...995#post112113 (
By OldToolmaker · #64729 ·
Re: Yoctosun Magnifier
I agree, the Optivisor and the Yoctosun are different beasts. The Yoctosun is unbalanced in my opinion, the Optivosor locates well on the head. I have both and the Optivisor is easier in use. Anyone
By James Batchelor · #64728 ·