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Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
Hello: That would be if you cannot get it from a shop with left over cut-offs (like fellow CB Bill suggests) for much less or even for free. A couple of years ago I was offered quite a bit of good
By Julius Henry Marx · #64220 ·
Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
This kit of parts also looks useful, and a reasonable price if you don't already have any of the items: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365252169084 It has a quick change toolpost with various toolholders
By Keith S. Angus · #64219 ·
Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
On Sat, Dec 7, 2024 at 04:32 AM, John Entwistle wrote: > > > > > > Emco Unimat 3 Lathe - Milling/Drilling Attachment ( >
By Keith S. Angus · #64218 ·
Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
?There is a guy in the il making parts for the unimat SL and the unimat 3, including a milling column. I have the one for the SL and i am reasonably happy with it. Emco Unimat 3 Lathe -
By John Entwistle · #64217 ·
Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
There is a guy in the il making parts for the unimat SL and the unimat 3, including a milling column. I have the one for the SL and i am reasonably happy with it. Emco Unimat 3 Lathe -
By John Entwistle · #64216 ·
Jewelers Loupe Head Band?
I am considering purchasing a Jewelers magnifier head band. That being said, what is the best type to have for for use with the Unimat? I have used the Optivisor head band and also the type that fits
By OldToolmaker · #64215 ·
Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
Does it matter what can or cannot be found online for something that no longer exists? Can someone here specify what these units actually cost and when.? I assume that some members in this group must
By John Hutnick · #64214 ·
Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
Forgot this one... /g/Unimat/album?id=196082
By g steinback · #64213 ·
Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
>> The Heminway Kits, UPVLA (and maybe others) never gained much momentum. Even with a high market price there was demand for them but in both cases a limited number were made. It has proven all but
By g steinback · #64212 ·
Re: Off topic - magnifying glasses
Why not ask your local optician? I had good advice from mine when renewing safety glasses (nearly half a century old and originally for laboratory work but also appropriate for small scale machine
By A. Nummelin · #64211 ·
Re: Off topic - magnifying glasses
Hello: +1 Manufactured by Donegan Optical ( https://doneganoptical.com/catalog-photos/ ) , these have been around for as long as I can remember. First set I came across was ~ 55 years ago. Shop around
By Julius Henry Marx · #64210 ·
Re: Off topic - magnifying glasses
As a die-hard cheapskate I followed the example of a guy on the UK tv show ¡®The Repair Shop¡¯ and wear multiple sets of glasses when I need better close up vision¡­ you are just adding diopters
By Peter Brooks · #64209 ·
Re: Off topic - magnifying glasses
I forgot to mention that the lens holder headband is adjustable and comfortable. There is also a set available with one headband and four of the lenses: Donegan Optical-OptiVISOR AL Headband
By Gerald Feldman · #64208 ·
Re: Off topic - magnifying glasses
I also agree that getting Optivisors is well worth the investment as they are quite well made and last. The ¡°sizes¡° that are shown are in Diopters, so be aware that each size has a different
By Gerald Feldman · #64207 ·
Re: Off topic - magnifying glasses
Hello Dave, Having tried many, and in my opinion the Donegan Optivisor is by far the best and worth the money. There are much cheaper ¡°knock offs¡± but the lens quality is no-where near that of the
By Trevor Ford · #64206 ·
Re: Off topic - magnifying glasses
I can second that ! I have visors in sizes 3, 5 and 7. 3 is good for general work. Can use whilst using a soldering iron and pliers without risking getting burn't. 5 for examination of a small item. 7
By Bob T · #64205 ·
Re: Off topic - magnifying glasses
Optivisor is used worldwide.? I suggest 2 power to start.
By John Hutnick · #64204 ·
Off topic - magnifying glasses
I have tried a number of these magifying head band type glasses available here where I live and none of them last. Can someone recommend a good pair made to last and a possible online shop where I can
By David James · #64203 ·
Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
Ha ha. Didn¡¯t at all mean it that way. But from a learning metal work perspective one of the best things that ever happened to me was discovering David Gingery¡¯s ¡°Build a metal shop from
By John Dammeyer · #64202 ·
Re: Unimat 3 mill headstock alignment problem
So we are now supposed to start to do castings to make a Unimat work as a sort of vertical mill?? Give me a break.? Everyone who has made these castings can Email photos to all of us.
By John Hutnick · #64201 ·