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Re: Why Unimat?
Hi Kevin, You have a couple of fine examples of the Unimat DB200 and produce some beautiful works of art. What variety¡¯s of wood do you use for your products? Just curious. I have quite a collection
By OldToolmaker · #59836 ·
Casting an aluminum motor mount for DC motor upgrade
I have almost two complete Unimat SLs, yet to be installed in my new micro shop (that is waiting to be built..). The 2nd machine, which I will set up for milling, will have a dc motor installed. I've
By Steve Johnson · #59835 ·
Fret saw drive eccentric differences?
Hey Gents and Tamra. has Anyone got or had in their hands the eccentric drive component from the rectangular alloy fret saw and the round cast iron models? My last fret saw was an alloy rectangular
By rcjge · #59834 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Very well said! They would not be sufficient for any number of things I'd want or need to do all by themselves. They are, however quite sufficient for many other things I would want or need to do. And
By Bill in OKC too · #59833 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Hi Kevin, I have a couple of post in this forum about converting one of my two DB200 to CNC. It's not that difficult to do and would probably be a good fit for your application. Jay
By Jay Perez · #59832 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
I've been using 2) DB200's for a couple of years for light production of small brass hardware (~2000 pieces to date) for the knives I make. I've researched and considered many other lathes and
By Kevin Groenke @ PersonMakeObject <groen004@...> · #59831 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Bill I too tie flies, my brother taught me when I was 12, I'm 70 ish now.? ?I have taught several to tie.? I have been buying flies in bulk now since I have 2 granddaughters to support. I buy from
By pat goodyear · #59830 ·
Re: Quick Change Tool Post and Buddy Bar
I was unable to find the tool posts on Ebay, but was able to track Harry down and inquire about them. He is out of stock on the tool holders at the moment, in the process of making more. He'll let me
By Steve Johnson · #59829 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Interesting! I am a fly fisherman and I tie my own flies. I have built a couple of fly rods from kits, and built a fixture which was sort of a lathe to assist. ?I purchased two Sherline tail stocks
By Quinn Golden · #59828 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Thanks, Pat Your friend is very talented. I really admire his talent! Dick
By OldToolmaker · #59827 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Some good looking stuff there! I, once upon at time, made my own flies, though I used a commercial fly rod and reel. Didn't actually catch much, but that was the way it worked for me bait fishing,
By Bill in OKC too · #59826 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
For those so interested here is Pete's website. https://www.renaissanceflyrods.com
By pat goodyear · #59825 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Dick, my friend that builds bamboo fly rods uses a Sherline with the extended bed, larger pass-thru on the spindle.? ?He builds rods from raw cane not kits, cuts, shapes, tapers, wraps the rods.?
By pat goodyear · #59824 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Hello Herman: The electromechanical clocks I have seen are quite simple. The coils drive a packaged gear motor that is sealed, so not much to fix there. The motor depends on alternating waves from the
By Carl · #59823 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Hello Herman Pleased to make your acquaintance across the pond. I have not yet repaired electromechanical clocks although I own a couple of them. I believe that rewinding the coils would be out of my
By Quinn Golden · #59822 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Hi Steve, I thought one of the comments posted here about using the Unimat to assist in building fly rods was especially interesting. I have had a couple of bamboo fly rods over the years and they
By OldToolmaker · #59821 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Yes, keep them coming! It's really helpful for us "new" owners who are still contemplating configurations, mods, handmade tools/accessories. It's fun hearing about what people are making. I'm
By Steve Johnson · #59820 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Pat, It is quite interesting to hear how Unimat and other small lathe owners use their machines and what products they produce with them. Dick
By OldToolmaker · #59819 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
So I have 2 Taig lathes, one mounted on the board and the other mounted on a block of aluminum, I paid $200 for each, I bought the latter to assist the local school in their Steam program.? ?I also
By pat goodyear · #59818 ·
Re: Why Unimat?
Good dat, Quinn, I am on the Unimat groups list like you and I read your comment on the Unimat and your current use for it to repair old clocks. Not sure whether you mind my asking if old
By Herman de Leeuw · #59817 ·