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Thank you for the replies, I completely understand the vintage angle, the Taig and Sherline are among very few tools in my shop made after Y2K. Regarding size, the foot print of a Unimat is only about

I just had to use one of mine to make four 1/4" brass spacers to fit over 6-32 screws. perfect size for that.?Jeff

One other note- Other than the U100 motor, they have zero plastic- I love that!? -Dave

I grew up with my father's Unimat, and still have it, along with many accessories I've made over the years (like a steady rest and large milling table/vise).? My issue with it was it's small size; I

True that! Though it can be a heck of a supplement to a bigger workshop, too.? Bill in OKC William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.) Aphorisms to live by:Good judgement comes from experience. Experience

The other thing to remember is that the Unimat was not advertised as simply a lathe. It was the Unimat Micro Machine Shop. Its versatility was its strength. Now, if you have enough room to set up a

Elegance...the modern appear like stacked Legos. [email protected]> wrote:

I have a number of answers, based in several imperatives I've experienced over the past nearly 60 years. First off, back before Prepping was even a thing, my 2nd step-father was expecting Armageddon

Unimat is one of the few small lathes that you can take out of the box set up on the kitchen table, do decent work with . And then put it back in it's wooden brief case, and stow away under a bed or

That's an interesting question since it involves a desire for a "hobbyist" lathe, whatever the brand, but in the year 2023. Long ago, the appeal of the Unimat was that it made a hobby lathe a

Major perks are the size, portability. The multitude of add on and tasks that it can do. It truly is a all in one machines that you can use as needed or time allows and then put it away. I also have a

I have a unimat 3, why a unimat, well I also have 2 smaller lathes a flexispeed and a watchmakers lathe, yet my preference is the unimat, somehow itd just sturdier and more precise than the smaller

This seems a perfect answer. I operate old ham radios I reload ammunition using old reloaders. The quality and craftsmanship of vintage machines gives me pride of ownership and use. John

For me, I love old things, especially tools and machines. I smile whenever I look at my Unimat. Such a beautiful machine. And also because I only need it for super small parts, the tiny size is

I don't have a Unimat. I'd like one but I already have several small lathes so getting one is simply a want rather than a need. I became interested in a lathe for model work, and ended up buying a

"I don=t lie the tailstock" That's I don't like the tailstock Must type even slower!

Yes, it does, but if you calculate the vertical movement compared to horizontal it is negligible. And if you work out the effect it would have on turning a cylinder, it would make it into a very

Just got my 3 jaw from India yesterday. A bit grimey, and kinda rough on the backplate (but machined smooth where it contacts the spindle). I'll have to measure runout when I get a chance, but seems

I bought the 4 jaw Indian chuck off ebay, initially I was disappointed as it was very rough movement. I stripped it down and used a small needle file and did a small ammount of work on the contact

Hi Alexander can you give more details on your quick change tool post? Did you make it yourself? Thx!