Re: Recommendations for learning the basics
They were probably using the chuck because they either didn't have a faceplate, or were too lazy to swap it for one.? In machining there are usually multiple ways of skinning the proverbial cat (why
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Dave Seiter
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Re: Rotary table?
I'm not interested, and if I bought one anywhere, I'd expect it to be a "project"; it's just that the removable base does present an interesting option. -Dave
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Dave Seiter
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Re: Rotary table?
I had both good and bad luck with ebay. The good news if it is crap, you return it and get a full refund, including shipping. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
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Andrei <calciu1@...>
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Re: Rotary table?
Look up the price and Seller and you will see. If you are thinking good quality, you have to spend money, like Sherline. The Ebay one is very likely crappy.
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John Hutnick
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#63011
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Re: Rotary table?
Was that the one that has the option of a 2 slot or 4 slot base?? If the quality is good, it might useful to have in order to make a custom base that's more Unimat (or other machine) friendly. -Dave
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Dave Seiter
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Re: Drilling... Thrilling
Thanks for the archive.org tip - plenty of mileage on there for relevant reading...? and then heading off at a complete tangent. I do like a tangent. Regards, Andy
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Andy Carlson
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Re: Rotary table?
Thanks for replying. I was hoping to find someone who had a reasonably priced one that they would recommend... but based on that price I might try it and let everyone know what to expect.
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URGRA
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#63008
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Re: Rotary table?
Further to my earlier message,? the Seller of the $62.69 rotary, Toolswholesale, sent me an Email that they want a "best offer".? So here is a big chance for someone.
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John Hutnick
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Re: Rotary table?
I checked Ebay, and you can buy an Indian 2 3/4" rotary table for as little as $63 including shipping.? Is a cheap junk good enough for your use?
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John Hutnick
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Re: tachometer mount
Agreed. Now to figure out where to mount said bracket .
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William Macy
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#63005
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Re: tachometer mount
A simple wood bracket, or thin metal, should be sufficient. Paul
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Paul Allen
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Re: tachometer mount
Thanks for your response. I was planning to do the same with the magnet Paul. I haven¡¯t got a 3d printer so I guess I¡¯ll have to invent a holder. Bill
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William Macy
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#63003
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Re: Rotary table?
On my DB200 the center height is about 12.3mm. I think I¡¯d have to add a riser block to the spindle to even use something as small as these on axis with the lathe spindle. With the milling head not
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John Dammeyer
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Re: tachometer mount
Where are you putting the magnet? I have one waiting to be installed myself, I plan on drilling a blind hole in the spindle pulley to mount the magnet. I'll probably design and 3d print a bracket for
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Paul Allen
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#63001
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Re: Rotary table?
Yes, the SL indexing head can be used flat. See here. Paul B.
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paul b
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#63000
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Re: Rotary table?
the unimat 3 indexing head can also be used flat on its back as a sort of rotary table depending on what you want to use it for, this will accept a chuck on the threaded nose- maybe the indexer for
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Peter ashby
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#62999
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Re: Rotary table?
Just go to ebay and buy one of those small rotary tables for 150 bucks or less. they are pretty much the same. Best Regards, Andrei mailto:calciu1@... ________________________________ Sent:
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Andrei <calciu1@...>
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#62998
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tachometer mount
Does anyone have any ideas about how/where to mount the pickup of an el cheapo Chinese digital tachometer on a Uni SL? Locating the magnet is not a problem. Thanks, Bill
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William Macy
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#62997
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Re: Rotary table?
This month, Sherline has their rotary table on sale 20% off, which is still expensive at $269.83.? I have one and am satisfied.? Now if you don't care about made in the US, or you just need cheap,
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John Hutnick
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#62996
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Re: Rotary table?
I have a 3" rotary table, and it's monsterously large, to the point of nearly useless. I'd be interested in one that fits the Unimat DB/SL machines, but the factory option is way out of my price range
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Bill in OKC too
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