Re: Spindle ram action
On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 02:50 PM, Kevin Groenke @ PersonMakeObject wrote:
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Ron K
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#64767
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Re: Spindle ram action
I've done similar for my U3, unlike yours mine is set to length as it was made for a specific job.A headstock internal stop for the Unimat 3.
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A headstock internal
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paul b
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#64766
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Re: Spindle ram action
Yes Phil, I made a shouldered plug with a screw in it so I can easily chuck
stock to the same depth every time. I'm maintaining tolerance of +/-.02mm
with this process.
For the travel stop on the
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Kevin Groenke @ PersonMakeObject
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#64765
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Re: Spindle ram action
Kevin, good idea do you have a depth stop in the chuck?, it certainly quickens the work through nice one.
I have the SL so will give it a try, I have also have the U3 now so no go on that.
Phill
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phill005
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#64764
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Re: Unimat SL DB200 Lathe up for auction on Shop Goodwill Pickup only Waco, TX
There is a? Unimat SL DB200 Lathe up for auction on Shop Goodwill Pickup only in Waco, TX on shopgoodwill.com.
It looks like it includes an autofeed and part of a threading attachment.
The auction
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Richard Burrows
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Re: Spindle ram action
Kevin,
In reference to your spindle ram action, what machine are you using? Is it a Unimat?
Dick
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OldToolmaker
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#64762
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Spindle ram action
I'm working on a batch of hardware for the xacto-ish knives I make and I adjusted the geometry a little to be able to use the spindle ram axis to cut the 2mm x 18mm shoulders. This is working far
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Kevin Groenke @ PersonMakeObject
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Re: Reciprocating wood carver
I was also a member of a wood carving club years ago.
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Reciprocating wood carver
With a price like that I would think twice about buying one. I have all the hand carving chisels I would ever need. If I need a special I can just make my own and harden and hone the edge. Done that
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Reciprocating wood carver
sorry I meant woods I would consider soft.
best of luck, curious to hear your findings
Nate
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Nate Crouch
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Re: Reciprocating wood carver
I'm a big fan of the Foredom company's products, except that one. I have no
gripes about the quality of the hand pieces make, possibly because I could
never really use it. I assume that was because
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Nate Crouch
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Re: Reciprocating wood carver
Thank you, Richard!
that is just what I wanted! Dick
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Reciprocating wood carver
Micromark has one listed at $76.95 USD.
https://micromark.com/products/reciprocating-carving-hand-piece?keyword=carver
Richard
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Richard Burrows
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Reciprocating wood carver
I want to buy a hand held reciprocating wood carving power tool. I saw one at one time but cannot find it.
Any help on where I might look for such a tool.
Dick
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Locomotive building?
Thank you for the information James!
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Small Compact Depth DRO
Thank you, Keith!
Dick
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OldToolmaker
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Re: Small Compact Depth DRO
I think the ordinary cheap digital tyre depth gauge is as accurate as many of the cheaper calipers. There are some with a 50 mm range. I was considering using one on the SL headstock, maybe on the
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Keith S. Angus
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Re: Small Compact Depth DRO
Here is a link that has been around. Not sure if these are still available.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334656596967
For what it's worth, I opted away from this option because I use my Unimat 3 as a
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Timothy Jump
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Re: Locomotive building?
Thanks Dick! I love an excuse to fire up the Unimat. My wife jokes that every project now requires a part to be turned on the lathe.
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John Entwistle
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Re: Small Compact Depth DRO
Do you mean like these:
Tire Depth Gauge Digital for sale | eBay
?
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John Entwistle
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