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Thread Milling
I have a requirement for some M6 internally threaded through holes. In the past I have done this same job by drilling holes and tapping with a standard tap followed by a bottoming tap.I usually
By OldToolmaker · #59294 ·
Re: Milling on a Unimat
Hello, Carl! That is interesting. I use little collars with brass set screws for travel limits on the way bars. This works well and is easily adjusted. Dick
By OldToolmaker · #59293 ·
Milling on a Unimat
Hi Gang: I used my Unimat to mill holes for switches in Light Tables I built back in 1988. The material was 3/32" aluminum and the holes were 2cm x 4cm. I drilled a large starting hole on the drill
By Carl · #59292 ·
Re: Unimat V Sieg C0 Advice !
The Sieg C0 is basically a copy of the Unimat 3, hence the similarities. If you want my opinion, don't bother trying to mill on either of the unimats or your sieg. They simply aren't rigid enough.
By Unimat Matt · #59291 ·
Re: Unimat V Sieg C0 Advice !
Hi Nick, Would you perhaps know of someone looking to clear some space and sell a C1 with Mill setup ?
By clankennedy2004 · #59290 ·
Re: Unimat V Sieg C0 Advice !
Hi ¨C Just to confuse the issue further - instead of going to the effort of making a milling setup for your C0 or spending on a Unimat setup (although I would not be without mine, alongside my SC3)
By Nick Clarke · #59289 ·
Re: Unimat V Sieg C0 Advice !
Just a few thoughts? I would suggest that you do more research on the Unimat and consider it as an option.? I'm familiar with the C0 and I would not be inclined to put more time and money it its
By Charles Kinzer · #59288 ·
Re: Unimat V Sieg C0 Advice !
Guys Ive just replayed to my own message to update you all. Ive just been looking on the FleaBay and spotted a Unimat 3 for sale. I had a ganger at her and shes VERY similair to my Axminster Sieg C0
By clankennedy2004 · #59287 ·
Unimat V Sieg C0 Advice !
Hey Guys, Just calling in tonight to ask your opinion on milling on a Unimat v Making a unimat style mill for the Sieg C0 ! So i own an Axminster C0 Baby lathe but its fairly basic with few
By clankennedy2004 · #59286 ·
Re: Books Listing TXT File in Files Section RE Availability !!!
A good assortment of books and instructions in the Files section. However there is a lot of duplication, which gets a bit frustrating. Really could do with sorting into a proper library.
By Keith S. Angus · #59285 ·
Re: Toy? lathe
Actually quite common on wood lathes.
By Davis Johnson · #59284 ·
Re: Books Listing TXT File in Files Section RE Availability !!!
Thanks Neil, Ive now managed to successfully download the material. Overwhelming amount of info. Could have done with a few Unimat books though ! I'm going to look in the files section today for some
By clankennedy2004 · #59283 ·
Re: Toy? lathe
That screw for the head stock would be terrible.? Has this happened ever before in Lathe history? Tamra
By Tamra B · #59282 ·
Re: Books Listing TXT File in Files Section RE Availability !!!
At the end of the list of books there's a link to the Magnet. Magnet Link: magnet:?xt=urn:btih:a7bedc3a1712bd1e6b110a7f9dffd6ac0072a75d&dn=Machining-Metalwork-Workshop-Engineering You need a torrent
By Neil Morrison · #59281 ·
Re: Toy? lathe
Thanks!? That was a book collection I hadn't run across yet. -Dave
By Dave Seiter · #59280 ·
Books Listing TXT File in Files Section RE Availability !!!
Hey Guys, Im new here and looking to get into machining. Im looking for a small lathe and am considering a Unimat but they seem expensive but i digress. I was looking in the files section for info
By clankennedy2004 · #59279 ·
Re: Toy? lathe
I couldn¡¯t see the photo but my imagination filled the gap. I love those old ¡°dangerous projects for boys¡± books - here are a few beauties. Don't forget to wear your Sunday best and use the
By Dave W · #59278 ·
Re: Toy? lathe
I looked at the Knapp toy catalog and it looks like their motors were small and made with cast iron ends. That would have been normal in the 1920's. The motors came in 110v and 6v. That does not look
By Jkle379184 · #59277 ·
Re: Toy? lathe
Hi Gang; I think it could cut light wood or Styrofoam. I really liked the Erector Set parts in the drive train. Is the electric motor Erector too? The shafts and pulleys sure all. Carl.
By Carl · #59276 ·
Re: Toy? lathe
By Raymond King · #59275 ·