Re: Small drill press
Thank you.
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OldToolmaker
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#58144
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Re: Small drill press
Every time I see those sensitive drill presses at auctions, I think "now I can get one cheap", but they always go for way too much.? The last time, a few years ago, a local auction had about 15 of
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Dave Seiter
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Re: Small drill press
I have a Cameron micro drill and a Vigor (Japan) watchmakers drill press.? The Cameron is a lot better with #60 to #80 drill bits.? Probably because the chuck is better (Albrecht Keyless).? The
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James Quick
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#58142
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Re: Small drill press
Micromark has a couple listed that may work for you... https://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-3-Speed-Mini-Drill-Press https://www.micromark.com/MicroLux-Benchtop-Variable-Speed-Mini-Hobby-Drill-Press
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Richard Burrows
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#58141
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Re: Small drill press
The Cameron drill press I found online has a price tag of over $1600.00. I can¡¯t imagine what might make it so expensive. I have been thinking of a way to to improve the Unimat spindle while
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OldToolmaker
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#58140
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Re: Small drill press
Beware of drills with collets - some of them (EG Poxxon) only hold a limited number of sizes. It's OK if you have drills with 3/32" shanks, or similar, but if you have plain number drills many will
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Keith S. Angus
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#58139
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Re: Small drill press
Cameron drill press is excellent, but pricey. Bill
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Biltut@...
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#58138
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Small drill press
I am looking for recommendations for a small drill press for the smaller number drills. -- Don Bowen --AD0NB--
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Don Bowen
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#58137
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Unimat Motors on Ebay
FYI I saw at least 14 Unimat motors on EBay today. I have never seen so many for sale at one time. Dick
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OldToolmaker
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#58136
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Re: Ideas Please for Neat Clean 24v Wiring
I have one standard OEM motor bracket and two low speed motor brackets to use with my two 24 v motors. That should cover most any need I may have. Dick
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OldToolmaker
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#58135
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Re: Ideas Please for Neat Clean 24v Wiring
Not sure what the distinction is. It is best to obtain low speeds using the pulleys, and then use the variable speed on the motor for fine tuning. That way you get the maximum available torque for any
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Keith S. Angus
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#58134
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Re: Ideas Please for Neat Clean 24v Wiring
Is it best to use the standard original equipment motor bracket with the three pulleys or to use the slow speed accessory ?motor bracket with the 24v motors? Dick
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OldToolmaker
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#58133
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Three (?) Unimats plus parts; Melbourne FL; $1100
https://spacecoast.craigslist.org/tls/d/melbourne-emco-unimat-db-tons-of/7485414788.html *> This was my Dad's collection. Everything pictured + more parts that I just found.> Dan* Lots of bits. Not
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Neil Morrison
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Re: Vertical Milling Device????
These are very useful photos.? I am currently working on something similar , as per attached photo.? However, I machined an aluminum block to fit into the Unimat mount and am securing with screws.?
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John Hutnick
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Re: Vertical Milling Device????
If you search the messages for "UPVLA" a bunch of messages discussing it come UP. /g/Unimat/search?q=Upvla Here's a review from Martin /g/Unimat/message/36200 And
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Kevin Groenke @ PersonMakeObject <groen004@...>
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Re: Vertical Milling Device????
Thanks, Kevin! This one is very similar to the one I was referring to, and very well done. As most of my milling operations are carried out on the Unimat I could definitely definitely benefit from a
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OldToolmaker
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#58129
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Re: Vertical Milling Device????
Here are pics of such a modified Unimat that was on ebay sometime last year. I'm not certain if this is the same as the kit you're referring to but it looks quite well done and effective. -kevin
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Kevin Groenke @ PersonMakeObject <groen004@...>
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#58128
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Vertical Milling Device????
Some years ago there was a member of this group who built an add on device for accurate vertical positioning. I think it was known as a Unimat Vertical Positioning Device. I believe he sold a few
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OldToolmaker
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#58127
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2 photos uploaded
#photo-notice
The following photos have been uploaded to the Dick¡¯s Unimat DC Motor Mod ( /g/Unimat/album?id=275192 ) album of the [email protected] group. *
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#58126
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Photo 96E2E533-DAB6-4415-9746-D737B8ABA843.jpeg uploaded
#photo-notice
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