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Re: Recommendations for learning the basics
They were probably using the chuck because they either didn't have a faceplate, or were too lazy to swap it for one.? In machining there are usually multiple ways of skinning the proverbial cat (why anyone would want to do that is beyond me!), some better than others, but it's good to know that there isn't one "correct way" to do anything.? YouTube comments are full of people who are certain there is only one way to do "X"; all that shows is their own ignorance. -Dave
On Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 03:02:21 PM PDT, Brad Barton via groups.io <xbartx@...> wrote:
On Sun, May 12, 2024 at 02:24 PM, Nate Crouch wrote: If your ultimate goal is to learn manual machining/ basic lathe work, don't waste your time going through the lens?of the Unimat platform. I didn't go looking for a lathe, my son saw it at a neighbors garage sale. He know I work on old brass locomotives, simple stuff of rebuilding them, not building the from scratch. The idea of being able to make my own tiny metric screws, mill a new part or make a new motor mount is what made me buy it. It was very cheap and I figured not much to loose.
The video I looked at showing the use of the lathe dog still had a chuck mounted and that confused me. The chuck must not have been holding the stock. |
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Re: Rotary table?
I'm not interested, and if I bought one anywhere, I'd expect it to be a "project"; it's just that the removable base does present an interesting option. -Dave
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 03:34:29 PM PDT, John Hutnick <johnhutnick@...> wrote:
Look up the price and Seller and you will see. If you are thinking good quality, you have to spend money, like Sherline. The Ebay one is very likely crappy. |
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Re: Rotary table?
Andrei
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýI had both good and bad luck with ebay. The good news if it is crap, you return it and get a full refund, including shipping.
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of John Hutnick <johnhutnick@...>
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 6:34:27 PM To: Dave Seiter <d.seiter@...>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Unimat] Rotary table? ?
Look up the price and Seller and you will see.
If you are thinking good quality, you have to spend money, like Sherline. The Ebay one is very likely crappy. |
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Re: Rotary table?
Was that the one that has the option of a 2 slot or 4 slot base?? If the quality is good, it might useful to have in order to make a custom base that's more Unimat (or other machine) friendly. -Dave
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 01:10:38 PM PDT, John Hutnick <johnhutnick@...> wrote:
Further to my earlier message,? the Seller of the $62.69 rotary, Toolswholesale, sent me an Email that they want a "best offer".? So here is a big chance for someone.
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Re: tachometer mount
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýAgreed. Now to figure out where to mount said ?bracket. On May 13, 2024, at 2:25?PM, Paul Allen via groups.io <jp.paul.allen@...> wrote:
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Re: tachometer mount
A simple wood bracket, or thin metal, should be sufficient. Paul On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 12:16?PM William Macy <wkmacy@...> wrote:
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Re: tachometer mount
¿ªÔÆÌåÓý?Thanks for your response. I was planning to do the same with the magnet Paul. I haven¡¯t got a 3d printer so I guess I¡¯ll have to invent a holder.Bill On May 13, 2024, at 1:06?PM, Paul Allen via groups.io <jp.paul.allen@...> wrote:
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Re: Rotary table?
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýOn my DB200 the center height is about 12.3mm.? I think I¡¯d have to add a riser block to the spindle to even use something as small as these on axis with the lathe spindle.? With the milling head not a problem.? I think the 44mm one would probably work and they aren¡¯t that expensive. ? ? John ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of paul b via groups.io
Sent: May 13, 2024 9:45 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Unimat] Rotary table? ? Yes, the SL indexing head can be used flat. See . ? Paul B. ? On Monday, 13 May 2024 at 17:38:14 BST, Peter ashby via groups.io <aescinga.pgen@...> wrote: ? ? the unimat 3 indexing head can also be used flat on its back as a sort of rotary table depending on what you want to use it for, this will accept a chuck on the threaded nose- maybe the indexer for the sl can do the same. ? ? ------ Original Message ------ From "URGRA" <FlipSurveys@...> Date 13/05/2024 15:43:38 Subject [Unimat] Rotary table? ?
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Re: tachometer mount
Where are you putting the magnet? I have one waiting to be installed myself, I plan on drilling a blind hole in the spindle pulley to mount the magnet. I'll probably design and 3d print a bracket for the sensor. Biggest concern is making sure it's easy to replace the belt, so a quick attach of some kind is likely the route I will go.? Paul On Mon, May 13, 2024 at 9:33?AM William Macy via <wkmacy=[email protected]> wrote: Does anyone have any ideas about how/where to mount the pickup of an el cheapo Chinese digital tachometer on a Uni SL? Locating the magnet is not a problem. |
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Re: Rotary table?
Yes, the SL indexing head can be used flat. See . Paul B.
On Monday, 13 May 2024 at 17:38:14 BST, Peter ashby via groups.io <aescinga.pgen@...> wrote:
the unimat 3 indexing head can also be used flat on its back as a sort of rotary table depending on what you want to use it for, this will accept a chuck on the threaded nose- maybe the indexer for the sl can do the same.
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From "URGRA" <FlipSurveys@...>
Date 13/05/2024 15:43:38
Subject [Unimat] Rotary table? Is anyone out there using a rotary table with their Uni's? if so what works? |
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Re: Rotary table?
the unimat 3 indexing head can also be used flat on its back as a sort of rotary table depending on what you want to use it for, this will accept a chuck on the threaded nose- maybe the indexer for the sl can do the same.
------ Original Message ------
From "URGRA" <FlipSurveys@...>
Date 13/05/2024 15:43:38
Subject [Unimat] Rotary table? Is anyone out there using a rotary table with their Uni's? if so what works? |
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Re: Rotary table?
Andrei
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Just go to ebay and buy one of those small rotary tables for 150 bucks or less. they are pretty much the same.?
From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of John Hutnick <johnhutnick@...>
Sent: Monday, May 13, 2024 11:18 AM To: URGRA <FlipSurveys@...>; [email protected] <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Unimat] Rotary table? ?
This month, Sherline has their rotary table on sale 20% off, which is still expensive at $269.83.? I have one and am satisfied.? Now if you don't care about made in the US, or you just need cheap, you can buy any Chinese or Indian one on Ebay.
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Re: Rotary table?
I have a 3" rotary table, and it's monsterously large, to the point of nearly useless. I'd be interested in one that fits the Unimat DB/SL machines, but the factory option is way out of my price range these days.? When I got mine, it was the absolute cheapest rotary table I could find. I figured I could use it to help me build one larger. Should also be possible to build one smaller...? Though it looks like I may be running out of time.? Bill in OKC? William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.) Aphorisms to live by: Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement.? SEMPER GUMBY! Physics doesn't care about your schedule. The only reason I know anything is because I've done it wrong enough times to START to know better. Expect in one hand, expectorate in the other. See which one gets full first.
On Monday, May 13, 2024 at 09:43:41 AM CDT, URGRA <flipsurveys@...> wrote:
Is anyone out there using a rotary table with their Uni's? if so what works?
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URGRA
Bill in OKC too
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