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You'll be way happier with the 24 VDC conversion. They have comfortable power and run cool. The power supply and switching speed control are not expensive. And replacement motors are inexpensive. Neil

I was assuming that any power supply would built into a decent casing, with a mains switch, and maybe a separate on/off switch for the output. A power indicator and an output fuse would be normal. To

Thanks for the tip, Carl. I seldom work with plastic, but will remember you advise if I do cut plastic. I do have a speed controller and can adjust the speed down to a crawl if needed. Larry

Factory options to use the unimat for wood were many. Table saw, jig saw, planer, Tool rests, mounts, table router etc.?Jeff

Why not John! If it works - do it! I've used my U3 for woodturning but I just used a standard metal-turning HSS tool (well-sharpened) which gave a perfectly good finish though I did have to hold a

There is nothing inherently wrong with using a metal lathe to turn wood.? And, interestingly, the Unimat even has an accessory or two related to cutting wood. HOWEVER, wood chips and dust contain

Hi Nate I would guess that the stigma has to do with the wood dust getting into the bearings? as you can see from my photo i covered everything as best i could to keep the chips and dust contained. I

Bread sticks? petrified bread? Was that for a party decoration? Best Regards John

Probably only if it was a relic of the True Cross ;-)

Hi John, Nice work, a handle? I totally get your sentiment with the "wood" thing. But it brings to mind the question I've long had about the source of the stigma? I have my opinions, but I would love

Hi Larry: The table saw can be run slow so it doesn't melt plastic parts. Carl.

I too have turned wood on my uni. I'm a model railroader and have made model telephone poles, just like the ones in my area, which are are made from pine trees and straight as an arrow. Also I use the

Hi John: I cut wood all the time. I've seen bread sticks turned too. Carl.

Hi Keith: Add a line switch or just unplug it. In trade school we had to shut the mills off at the wall during setups. If swarf is a problem tape over the openings. Most of our cuts are short, but if

Best Regards John

Many of you may find it sacrilegious but tonight I was turning wood on my SL.

Here is a motor upgrade I did: /g/Unimat/topic/dc_motor_for_unimat/104474780 Don't expect to save money on this. You'll need motor, power supply, PWM, plug, switch, enclosure,

Two problems: standard sewing machine motors rotate the wrong way - it's not too difficult to reverse them, or you can find an overlocker motor, which usually goes the opposite way, but may cot more.

Hi: Find an older sewing machine with an external motor. It will have a foot speed control too. Carl.

My SL (much the same as the DB) ran very well on a 130 W DC 24 V motor. The lower wattage motors are a bit shorter than the higher power ones (similar are available up to 200 W) and that keeps them