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Re: Mert Baker¡¯s Unimat Theading Method
Thanks, i didn't think about that! Will try it later
By Ruben · #59660 ·
Re: Cast Iron DB200 Headstock Riser
That is the one for the cast iron models and that is a good price.?Jeff
By Jkle379184 · #59659 ·
Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
The home depot Behr paint look more like pin holes then the "fish eye" Hammered paint. They used silicone and xylene to cause a Fish Eye crater in the OEM paint. Green is just yellow and blue mixed
By Jkle379184 · #59658 ·
Re: Cast Iron DB200 Headstock Riser
This just showed up on the auction site - https://www.ebay.com/itm/134508675235
By g steinback · #59657 ·
Re: Mert Baker¡¯s Unimat Theading Method
Nice set up, I would try using a bolt instead of threaded rod.? The jaws would have a better grip on the hex head and they make them long as you need with plenty of threads.?Jeff
By Jkle379184 · #59656 ·
Re: Cast Iron DB200 Headstock Riser
I have found this seller to be very helpful, contact him he sometimes has stuff for sale that is not listed on his web site. https://www.tomstoolstore.com Jeff
By Jkle379184 · #59655 ·
Cast Iron DB200 Headstock Riser
Hello, This is my first post. I have an older cast iron DB 200 Lathe and want to raise the headstock for turning larger diameter work, also to allow more reach when used as a vertical mill. After
By Frank In PA · #59654 ·
Re: Old and 'new' thread cutting atachment
So what do you want for it? I'm gearing up to reproduce some Unimat parts. Mostly for my own use, but also planning on making dimensioned drawings. Or would you consider loaning it out long enough to
By Bill in OKC too · #59653 ·
Re: Mert Baker¡¯s Unimat Theading Method
I made a setup to try. It workt for the collet chuck that sits here on te unimat with a M10 - 1.5 thread in the 3-chuck. But M6 - 1.0 thread was not a succes, not enough grip so it slips.
By Ruben · #59652 ·
Re: Old and 'new' thread cutting atachment
I did, but already new the answer. Iron is 3x aluminium in weight. It is aluminium.
By Ruben · #59651 ·
Re: Rustoleum Green Hammered
Many of the paints in these discussions are not in the US. I have searched here and I am finding only Rustoleum and Kryon in hammered for US.? The only can is Rustoleum.? There is a Behr, Home
By John Hutnick · #59650 ·
Re: Old and 'new' thread cutting atachment
Check it with a magnet.
By g steinback · #59649 ·
Re: Mert Baker¡¯s Unimat Theading Method
Thanks, Jeff
By OldToolmaker · #59648 ·
Re: Mert Baker¡¯s Unimat Theading Method
Thank you, Carl! I want do some experimenting with this method to see how well this works and how handy it is to use. I would like to also design something in CAD that can be standardized with
By OldToolmaker · #59647 ·
Re: Mert Baker¡¯s Unimat Theading Method
Dick?It has been years, but from what I can remember he used a nut and threaded rod. As the lathe turned, it threaded the two together and moved the cutter the correct amount. He used store bought
By Jkle379184 · #59646 ·
Re: Mert Baker¡¯s Unimat Theading Method
Hello Dick: I'm sure it is in the files, but the concept is simple. Mount a chuck where the pulley is, the threads are M12x1. Put a rod with the pitch you need, any diameter will work. Use a bracket
By Carl · #59645 ·
Mert Baker¡¯s Unimat Theading Method
Several years ago Mert described a method of threading on the Unimat using a threaded ¡°Leader¡± and a threaded shaft as a follower. Can anyone direct me to that information? Thanks, Dick
By OldToolmaker · #59644 ·
Re: Old and 'new' thread cutting atachment
I had not seen the earlier version before, it looks very well built. I have two of the later style and they work great. Great find.?Jeff
By Jkle379184 · #59643 ·
Re: Old and 'new' thread cutting atachment
Yes, the grey one is the first version. But I think it is aluminium also. The new set weigh 960 gram and the old set 1180 gram. (I borrowed the spring plus a missing ring from the new set to compleet
By Ruben · #59642 ·
Re: Old and 'new' thread cutting atachment
Jeff,Yes, the hammered gray, round shouldered version is the older model. It's cast iron and considerably heavier. I've have both and have the newer model in my to sell pile. James
By james Pineda · #59641 ·