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I have a unimat 3, why a unimat, well I also have 2 smaller lathes a flexispeed and a watchmakers lathe, yet my preference is the unimat, somehow itd just sturdier and more precise than the smaller

This seems a perfect answer. I operate old ham radios I reload ammunition using old reloaders. The quality and craftsmanship of vintage machines gives me pride of ownership and use. John

For me, I love old things, especially tools and machines. I smile whenever I look at my Unimat. Such a beautiful machine. And also because I only need it for super small parts, the tiny size is

I don't have a Unimat. I'd like one but I already have several small lathes so getting one is simply a want rather than a need. I became interested in a lathe for model work, and ended up buying a

"I don=t lie the tailstock" That's I don't like the tailstock Must type even slower!

Yes, it does, but if you calculate the vertical movement compared to horizontal it is negligible. And if you work out the effect it would have on turning a cylinder, it would make it into a very

Just got my 3 jaw from India yesterday. A bit grimey, and kinda rough on the backplate (but machined smooth where it contacts the spindle). I'll have to measure runout when I get a chance, but seems

I bought the 4 jaw Indian chuck off ebay, initially I was disappointed as it was very rough movement. I stripped it down and used a small needle file and did a small ammount of work on the contact

Hi Alexander can you give more details on your quick change tool post? Did you make it yourself? Thx!

Sold for $470, I estimate $60 for shipping at least to my ZIP Code. So all in at $530.

Hi James, I'll write up a new thread showing images of what I have done, the Indexer and controller I made so I could move between different machine's CNC, Miller, Lathe it has it's own power supply

Hello Steve, I'll write up a new thread showing images of what I have done, the Indexer and controller I made so I could move between different machine's CNC, Miller, Lathe it has it's own power

For reference this is a picture of the unimat pc tailstock spindle. It has m14 threads for screwing on chuck / collet / live center.

Hey all Bit by bit I'm learning more about my lathe (as a total newbie) I'm moving to the point where I'm trying to align my tailstock and have but a couple of stumbling blocks - I dont have any form

Interesting - I’ve been kicking that idea around for a while. The old 1900s collector toy trains are pricy items, but can I build something similar? Good question. Right now I’m wondering if I can

Hi Gang: Do check on shipping, the lathe is in Alaska! Carl.

Hi Phil, I really like your power feed setup, and am intrigued by your dividing head index controller.? Could you post more information and pictures? I'd like to explore this, but haven't had any

Hi Phil, I'd love to see more pics of your setup, hi-res if possible, as I plan to do something very similar. Especially interested in the indexed divider, am thinking about the same for my vertical

There ia a?Emco Unimat 3 Lathe Attached To Wooden Box/ Accessories for auction at the Goodwill site. The auction ends at??04/07/2023 07:46:00 PM PT. Richard B.

I forgot to add I looked at adding plastic washers but guessed they might wear in time, I don't like the bent compression washers I think that would introduce some movement, I think by adding a