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Needle Bearing and washers for Unimat?
I saw a needle bearing and washer stack available on EBay for the Unimat headstock. Has anyone installed this system on their Unimat? If so does it work well? There is also a disclaimer in the ad
By OldToolmaker · #59991 ·
Re: Jig saw and sabre saw db200
Thanks for the feedback, I don't have a saw but was wondering if it was worth it to buy one. Sounds like it is more hassle than fun. Dave
By David James · #59990 ·
Re: Jig saw and sabre saw db200
I have I guess the later versions of the jig/sabre saw and the circular saw. I have never been able to find original or replacement Unimat jigsaw blades so I have made do with Stanley coping saw
By Mehmood · #59989 ·
Re: Jig saw and sabre saw db200
I've never had the earlier version for the cast iron Unimat so cannot comment but I have the later attachment for the SL1000. It does work, and quite well too. However it's much less convenient than a
By Unimat Matt · #59988 ·
Jig saw and sabre saw db200
Morning all, Does anyone use their jig and sabre saw attachment on their unimat if so; 1. Is it functional or just a novelty? 2. Are blades available? I presume the normal jigsaw blades will work for
By David James · #59987 ·
Re: Photo Notifications #photo-notice
Nice job on the motor-to-milling column adaptor. Still, at least from the photos, it doesn¡¯t look like the intent is to use the U3¡¯¡¯s bed as the milling table. So, just wondering, isn¡¯t the
By Alan Ehrlich · #59986 ·
Re: Old Advert
Hello Richard: Adjusted for British inflation ?33 is worth ?780 today, or $975. Plus you can't buy a new Unimat anymore. Thanks for publishing the Advert, always fun to read and dream. Carl.
By Carl · #59985 ·
Re: Old Advert
I guess that¡¯s part of the attraction of the machine in nostalgic reminiscence. Childhood trips up to London to visit Colonel Beattie¡¯s business and Hamblings too, with a scrap of paper listing
By Mehmood · #59984 ·
Old Advert
Hi, Here's an advert? from the June 1964 Railway Modeller for the unimat as being sold by Beatties of London... best wishes Richard
By Richard Jones · #59983 ·
Re: DB200 vs SL1000
I¡¯ve never had a unimat show up on my doorstep, but lots of other equipment has, so I guess I shouldn¡¯t feel left out! -Dave
By Dave Seiter · #59982 ·
Re: DB200 vs SL1000
Hi Steve, The first one showed up on my doorstep about 23 years ago. The second Unimat made its appearance about 12 years ago, so they haven¡¯t exactly been plentiful. Dick --
By OldToolmaker · #59981 ·
Re: DB200 vs SL1000
I wish I knew how to replicate your talent of attracting Unimats at your doorstep! Maybe wear a necklace made of sections of aluminum/brass rod? ? I'm actually feeling very lucky to have the 1.75x
By Steve Johnson · #59980 ·
Re: DB200 vs SL1000
Thanks, Kevin I was given a fully tooled up Cast Iron DB200 with all the bells, whistles and tooling in very good condition. ?I also have a cast iron DB200 lathe bed in good condition. I hope to be
By OldToolmaker · #59979 ·
Re: DB200 vs SL1000
If the SL1000 comes with the U100 motor, it's the best - no duty cycle worries. -Dave
By Dave Seiter · #59978 ·
Re: DB200 vs SL1000
Early variations of identical models were labeled as DB200 in the USA, and SL1000 in Europe so it isn't such a simple question. But, the early Unimats with cast iron beds are better because they have
By Kevin Groenke @ PersonMakeObject <groen004@...> · #59977 ·
Re: DB200 vs SL1000
In lathe mode I prefer the cast Iron DB200, the Mass helps dampen vibration. in Mill mode I like the SL1000¡¯s larger vertical post adapter which provides wider support to the spindle head.
By rcjge · #59976 ·
DB200 vs SL1000
Opinions please! Which is better and why? DB200 or SL1000? -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/s...995#post112113 (
By OldToolmaker · #59975 ·
Re: Unimat 3 alignment problem?
Hello, Carl The advice you gave is spot on. I remember machining a test bar in trade school in the same manner. It is never fail advice! Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF-
By OldToolmaker · #59974 ·
Re: Unimat 3 alignment problem?
Hello JHM: There is yet another option that doesn't use a test bar. Mount an indicator to the headstock spindle and rotate it about the tailstock center. This will tell you if they are in alignment,
By Carl · #59973 ·
Re: Unimat 3 alignment problem?
Hello JHM: We made test bars in trade school. The bars started as 1" hot rolled stock with black bark on it. We turned most of it down to 3/4" diameter leaving an inch at both ends at 7/8". Then we
By Carl · #59972 ·