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Re: tailstock end of Unimat alloy bed...
Is this such a dire need in the Unimat world? I mean, it is a tiny lathe, meant to make tiny things. For big stuff, just use a bigger lathe. To me, it makes sense. Am I missing something?
By Andrei <calciu1@...> · #60501 ·
Re: tailstock end of Unimat alloy bed...
arguably, one could accomplish a similar result using the extra-long Unimat accessory way bars and place the tailstock on the other side of the end-of-bed. -Guy-
By Guy Winton · #60500 ·
Re: tailstock end of Unimat alloy bed...
Hello, Bill I have often had thoughts of making two rectangular blocks from cast iron with two ¡°v¡± grooves to make my own extended Unimat clone. With this arrangement the bed bed length can be
By OldToolmaker · #60499 ·
Re: tailstock end of Unimat alloy bed...
Would this work for you? https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=4987&category= ________________________________ Sent: Friday, June 30, 2023 9:59 AM To: [email protected]
By Andrei <calciu1@...> · #60498 ·
Re: tailstock end of Unimat alloy bed...
He wants $50 for a useable bed. I don't want to chop one up, but know at least one got chopped some time back to make a more compact lathe & mill set up. I was perhaps a bit grouchy about it at the
By Bill in OKC too · #60497 ·
Re: Unimat SL - Vertical column & Headstock Adapter
you can order a hex cap screw from McMaster Carr, or Grainger, they have them in 12-1 however long you want.? Note hex head cap screw.? ?Also look under SET SCREW pat
By pat goodyear · #60496 ·
Re: tailstock end of Unimat alloy bed...
Toms Tool Store used to sell them, I got one from him years ago for a extended bed project. Call or send him a Email.https://www.tomstoolstore.com/ Jeff
By Jkle379184 · #60495 ·
tailstock end of Unimat alloy bed...
In the wee hours of the night, I had an idea for an extended bed Unimat SL/DB to play with. I know some folks here have cut down an alloy bed to use the headstock end for a milling setup. I'd be
By Bill in OKC too · #60494 ·
Re: ALERT eBay¡¯s Latest Attempt to Fleece Buyers and Sellers
I suspect ebay's changes to deposit money into your bank account relates to an underlining issue has been a tax issue from governments for sellers who are not reporting income. I still enjoy the eBay
By Tamra B · #60493 ·
Re: Unimat black crackle jig-saw
Alan, I used a TAIG Vertical slide to be able to handle the added swing.? ? here are the pictures, sorry it took so long i was on vacation. Pat
By pat goodyear · #60492 ·
Re: ISO Steady rest
I use an armature dressing stone.? ?It is made of abrasive imbedded in a rubberized substrate, I chuck the armature in the drill press or hand drill, and undercut the mica with a hacksaw blade or
By pat goodyear · #60491 ·
Re: ISO Steady rest
And I have adequately repaired many auto generators by manually filing the armature "round" and undercutting the mica with a broken piece of fine-tooth hacksaw. The "poor boy" method... -Guy-
By Guy Winton · #60490 ·
Re: SHERLINE TO UNIMAT 3 THREADING ATTACHMENT ADAPTER DRAWINGS
Hello: Thank you for taking the time to write. I see, the thing is in the *standard* part.? 8^) I now recall having read that 14x1.0 is not a standard thread. So, if I understand this correctly, to
By Julius Henry Marx · #60489 ·
Re: SHERLINE TO UNIMAT 3 THREADING ATTACHMENT ADAPTER DRAWINGS
Pick a 1.0mm pitch from the chart and turn your material to 14mm then start cutting your thread. The chart is only a guide to standard metric pitches. I have cut a M22 x 1.5 pitch thread with this
By Mike Gidley · #60488 ·
Re: SHERLINE TO UNIMAT 3 THREADING ATTACHMENT ADAPTER DRAWINGS
Hello: Yes, I've been there quite a few times. But have not found anyhting on how to make a non-standard thread (like 14x1) with this accessory. But I'l have another look. Thanks for your input. Best,
By Julius Henry Marx · #60487 ·
Re: SHERLINE TO UNIMAT 3 THREADING ATTACHMENT ADAPTER DRAWINGS
Look in /g/Unimat3/files Neil ----- wrote:
By Neil Morrison · #60486 ·
Re: SHERLINE TO UNIMAT 3 THREADING ATTACHMENT ADAPTER DRAWINGS
Hello: I have one of the versions (plastic, not metal) of the Unimat 3 Thread Cutting Gears accessory (#150200). From what I can make out, the gear table you have posted reads like this: Is M10 the
By Julius Henry Marx · #60485 ·
Re: ISO Steady rest
Hello, if Jeff decides not to buy the steady rest, I will. I am located in Spain. But Jeff has the first chance of course... Greetings from Asturias Frithjof
By Frithjof H¨¹depohl · #60484 ·
Re: ISO Steady rest
Ruben, that was for you btw, about the steady rest! cheapest shipping possible, speed not issue. Jeff
By rcjge · #60483 ·
Re: ISO Steady rest
You might say it has potential, but there again, potential (difference) seems to be what¡¯s missing.
By Mehmood · #60482 ·