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I suggest for anyone here wanting to learn how to run a lathe get your hands on a copy of “How to Run a Lathe” by South Bend. This is one of the best ways to get started as it covers all aspects

I bought some NOS 1/4” HSS tool blanks on ebay and hand grind them. I’m vey pleased with the results. Crucible Steel Co. 5 REX AAA HSS 1/4" Lathe Tool Bits, New Old Stock ebay.com Best Regards

Instructions for the Edelstaal tools have been posted in the Unimat files.? They have the color codes for the cutters, and sharpening instruction.? Bits are M-2 high speed steel, T-15 high speed

Some older Unimats feature the type of motor pictured below. Is this an induction motor? It has a housing on the side that indicates presence of a capacitor, and no sign of brush access holes. It is

Re: the HF indexed carbide tooling, Can be used is not the same thing as will work well. ;) On the brazed carbide tools from HF, I had SO much trouble with them until I realized that the carbide chips

I have the Edselstaal tooling system, as well as the 6 tool set that came with the Unimat. I have used the tooling system and find it easy to use and maintain, I touch up the bits on a diamond

I have a bunch of these and some where have files on them. From my notes:Super HSS was Red bit M4 HSS was BlackThey were made by : J.D.G. Tool Co. 726 Gerald Court Brooklyn, N.Y. 11235Here is a handy

Thanks for the info, very useful. Peter B in Florida

The following files and folders have been uploaded to the Files area of the [email protected] group. * /Edelstaal-Cutting-Tool-Inst..pdf (

I would also like to have a copy of the instructions. -Brad

The instructions would be appreciated. Thanks, Peter B.

Minor technicality, but the Edelstaal tooling system was developed for the Machinex 5 lathe.?? the only catalog I have seen this tooling in is the Machinex 5 accessories.? I purchased an unused

" As I recall, the benefit of the formed tool stock is that you just have to grind one face, and the other angles appear as if by magic. " Of course this was the selling point for Unimat buyers. The

Larry, We all started from the bottom and eventually worked our way up. I began my journey on my dad’s 9”South Bend. Eventually I spent two years in trade school and then started working in the

I don’t have any pictures. When I find some time I can try to post some. Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/

Last I looked, which has been a little while, you could get used Swiss-made ER collets on eBay for about $16-$20. If that price is close, you could pick one up in the specific size you need as needed,

If you've ever ground a 1/2" or larger lathe tool, you'll know that lighter tooling has its advantages, but compared to 6mm stuff, I wouldn't think it would matter that much. I will try to avoid

Figures, I "open my mouth" with the keyboard, the internet slaps me in said "mouth!"? Lot cheaper to buy the square HSS stock, but might be nice to have that material for special projects. :) Bill in

I don't think you're going to find those anymore, except maybe as New Old Stock (NOS) from an antique dealer or Unimat aficionado. If you have them, treasure them! If not, get stuff that's easier to

Dave, have you tried the Shars collets? They posted on their site a TIR of 0.0003 for the ER40 style. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ Sent: Sunday,