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Re: Introduction
Yes, female hobbiest here. And that puts me in a second minority, I'm guessing. :-) My plan is to use this for miniature projects on softer woods and metals. So it will be detailed but very small
By mrspost2u <mrspost2u@...> · #13527 ·
Re: Unimat PC - any experiences or comments?
John, The headstock and tailstock are threaded the same as the Unimat 3 so those accessories are the same. My opinion and I read it somewhere that this is more of a training lathe and should not be
By ransome michasiow <ransome_duke@...> · #13525 ·
Re: Adjustable Tool Post for the Unimat SL-1000
Thank you for them kind words! Mert mertbaker@...
By Mert Baker <mertbaker@...> · #13524 ·
Re: Unimat PC - any experiences or comments?
I don't have one, but from what I understand, you'd do well to check that it has the software, and if so, what environment it runs in, and what kinds of files it will take. Hardware aside, you'd have
By Harvey White <madyn@...> · #13523 ·
Re: Adjustable Tool Post for the Unimat SL-1000
Hey Mert, Brilliant post. Never a truer word said. Clay.
By Clayton Bonser <claybonser@...> · #13522 ·
Re: Unimat PC - any experiences or comments?
Just what I needed. I haven't been keeping track of the Unis since I got the 7x10. Mert mertbaker@...
By Mert Baker <mertbaker@...> · #13521 ·
Re: Unimat PC - any experiences or comments?
Hi John I have a Unimat PC that I have been using for to produce hobby items that I sell. It is a nice small lathe even if not used in PC mode. Parts are hard to get but they can be had. I purchased
By robertemottjr · #13520 ·
Re: Unimat PC - any experiences or comments?
Hi Mert The best link to pic's and info on the Unimat Basic and PC is at Tony's www.lathes.co.uk site at the following. http://www.lathes.co.uk/emco/page12.html Regards Art
By Art · #13519 ·
Re: Unimat PC - any experiences or comments?
I have a Unimat DB200 that I've used for 50 years at least. I have never heard of a Unimat PC. Can you post a link or perhaps a picture? Mert mertbaker@...
By Mert Baker <mertbaker@...> · #13518 ·
Unimat PC - any experiences or comments?
Hi, I'm a new member to this group and would appreciate any comments on the Unimat PC. I have a chance to pick one up locally but don't see much information anywhere as to support and spare parts,
By jst5000can <john.strupat@...> · #13517 ·
Re: Adjustable Tool Post for the Unimat SL-1000
Little Machine Shop sells the A2Z QCTP set I recommended. It has the toolholders as described. They do not have a model especially for the SL/DB series Unimat. That is why I called the owner of A2Z
By J E TOBEY <jetobey@...> · #13516 ·
Re: Adjustable Tool Post for the Unimat SL-1000
I would point out that the way one gets experience is to do the work. You can find material in the trash beside the road if you don't have the money to just go & buy it. That is where I got mine at
By Mert Baker <mertbaker@...> · #13515 ·
Re: Adjustable Tool Post for the Unimat SL-1000
Tim, Check out littlemachineshop.com 2487 Quick Change Tool Post Set for Unimat 3 & 4 $87.50 1 for parting-off, 2 tool posts, 1 for boring bar. One just sold on ebay for I think $165.00 because people
By ransome michasiow <ransome_duke@...> · #13514 ·
Re: Introduction
mrspost2u said the following on 24/01/2007 03:38: I think you will be in the minority. I used to have one of these (before it was called Classic), and it did at least get me started, and helped me
By Paul Boyd <yhg@...> · #13513 ·
Re: Introduction
If you are interested in making stuff out of Aluminum, brass, steel & cast iron, you won't be in the minority very long, as you will be upgrading to a DB, SL, or #3. Mert mertbaker@...
By Mert Baker <mertbaker@...> · #13512 ·
Re: Introduction
Hi Welcome to the Group First I should warn you that the last member admitting to owning a Uni Classic has I believe left the building in a bit of a huff. However this is a new year, and I assume as
By Art · #13511 ·
Gear Hob
Has anyone made gear hobs according to the instructions in chapter two in the "Making the Most of the Unimat" book by Rex Tingey? For those of us not at that level yet, is there a good source of gear
By topguntml · #13510 ·
Introduction
I'm the proud owner of a Unimat Classic (as of this Christmas) and haven't had much of a chance to play with it yet. I've seen that a lot of this board deals with the beefier models. Am I going to be
By mrspost2u <mrspost2u@...> · #13509 ·
Re: Adjustable Tool Post for the Unimat SL-1000
This must be the one he made reference to. http://www.tabletopmachineshop.com/store/index.php?shop=1&cat=107 I always wondered (until now) if this type would work well with a Unimat. Norm are about
By Norm · #13508 ·
Re: Adjustable Tool Post for the Unimat SL-1000
I make one. $65 postpaid in the 48. Pic of the one on my DB200 on request direct, off list. Mert mertbaker@...
By Mert Baker <mertbaker@...> · #13507 ·