Re: T rest and gravers?
In the files somewhere there is a copy of American Edestal's price list circa mid 60s complete with B & W pics of most of the accessories. If you are in a hurry to try your hand at turning on the Uni
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Tom Angell
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#13469
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Re: Unimats as collectibles.
I never heard of a MK1a type. Here I though the DB200 was the first model. Thanks for the interesting info. ter
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Terry Shriner <terofpa@...>
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#13463
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Re: Unimats as collectibles.
Hello Terry, Probably the most valuable/rare Unimats are the MK1a type. I have only heard of a total of 5 being offered on ebay in the last 4 years. However, unless you want a relic they are probably
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caryscotthere <caryscotthere@...>
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#13462
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Re: Threading pattern
Thanks everyone for the info and ideas on the threading pattern. I think I will give a try at both solutions, turning a Unimat style pattern and making up a Mert type guide. Can't have too many
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Jan Wittenberg
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#13461
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Re: Threading pattern
Jan, I have made very successful thread masters identical in appearance to the originals on my DB200 Unimat. Outboard thread masters are fine but if you want to get together a stock of master threads
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Mike Williams <mikewmw@...>
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#13460
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Oops! Forget to mention...
I posted a couple pics of the threading set in our group photo section. Cheers, Alex Ptak
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ptakalex
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#13458
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Threading attachment set for sale
Great condition, with 9 patterns and followers. Paypal only. Patterns: 16 18 20 26 32 48 56 0.5 and 1.50 Need money quickly! Bought way too many tools and need to catch up on some bills :( Asking
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ptakalex
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#13459
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Re: Unimats as collectibles.
saw one on e-bay once and he was asking a flat $695.00 for it. I don't remember if he got his price or not. They seem harder to find. There also seems to be ones made for different markets such as the
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Patrick
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Re: Hemingway Vertical Alignment Device for Unimat 3
Geoffrey, It would make me very happy if you would sell me the watchmakers spindle part #102200. I would also consider the collet attachment part # 102?00 or I would take it all if the price is
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bruno278250
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#13456
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Hemingway Vertical Alignment Device for Unimat 3
Hello, I am new to the discussion group for the UNIMAT SL and UNIMAT 3. I have been listening in to the technical discussions for a few months . I own two Unimat 3 lathes and use them often for making
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Geoffrey J. Grosguth <gjgrosguth@...>
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#13455
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Re: Threading using patterns
Can you ID those articles closer? I'd like to get a set... -Guy-
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GuyW <guyiii@...>
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Re: Model Engineering
Hi Barry It appears on the shelf of a bookstore in Sidney, BC. You should be able to have the local store in your area add it to their list. If not, e-mail me and I¡¯ll give you this store¡¯s
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Michael Claxton <hilbre@...>
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#13453
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Re: Model Engineering
If it's 'Model Engineer' you're after then it is still very much alive and well, recently taken over by a new publisher - Magicalia Publishing Ltd. Latest issue list contact details for USA/Canada
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kingsteam9 <robinking@...>
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Re: Model Engineering
Hi There It is available in the UK and I believe they do a worldwide subscription service. It is a fortnightly magazine so at least 26 copies a year I think. There is also Model Engineers Workshop by
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David <david.anthony.clark@...>
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#13451
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Model Engineering
Good Morning All; Does anyone know if the magazine "Model Engineering" is still being published.? It does not appear to be available in Canada. Regards Barry
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OPTICKS <microscope1@...>
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#13450
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Re: Unimats as collectibles.
I collect all of 'em, but only when the selling price is way below market. Mert mertbaker@...
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Mert Baker <mertbaker@...>
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#13449
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Unimats as collectibles.
We all know some people collect Uminats. Which machines are the most desirable and what is their hierarchy?
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Terry Shriner <terofpa@...>
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#13448
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Re: On the lighter side of things.
Bill; I always liked the one about the draftsman who added in the Construction Notes on some of his work: BILTFD-41 When asked, he said it stood for, answer was: Build It Like The F#$%@*# Drawing -
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R. E. Sears <Clokdok@...>
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#13446
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Re: WANTED! Dedicated 8mm Watchmakers Collet Spindle for SL1000
Why not make an adapter as I did here: http://unimat.jalling.dk/index.php?name=collet-chuck Well for 8mm collets you have to enlarge the spindle bore a little. /Niels
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Niels Jalling
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#13445
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Re: WANTED! Dedicated 8mm Watchmakers Collet Spindle for SL1000
I would start with a heavy wall tube that could be turned to fit the hole in the HS closely. The rack for feeding the quill would be unnecessary. Pick whatever bearing you think would be best. This is
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Mert Baker <mertbaker@...>
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#13444
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