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Re: Recommendations for learning the basics
Brad, Start by reading the original manual cover to cover. Don¡¯t rush into anything and think you know everything. Go slow. Watch videos. Ask questions on this group. You will find many members here
By OldToolmaker · #62963 ·
Re: Recommendations for learning the basics
Looks like there is a vital piece missing ¡­. the other lathe!
By Mehmood · #62962 ·
Re: Recommendations for learning the basics
I have both an SL and a 3. There's info on my blog covering both machines and the accessories that I've acquired for them as well as the use I've put them too which is small scale model railway stuff.
By paul b · #62961 ·
Re: Recommendations for learning the basics
Here is a photo of what all came with my purchase along with two original wood storage boxes. There are more than a few duplicate pieces so I think there were two at one time. My interest is in model
By Brad Barton · #62960 ·
Re: Recommendations for learning the basics
Also have a look in the Files section here. You will find the original handbooks for the DB/SL which include basic machining information. Note that the DB is an earlier version of the SL, and there
By Keith S. Angus · #62959 ·
Re: Recommendations for learning the basics
Among many others, Mr. Pete222 on youtube.com. One thing I learned the hard way is that to get your stuff made correctly, you need to be able to measure correctly with calipers & micrometer. There's a
By Bill in OKC too · #62958 ·
Recommendations for learning the basics
I'm the new owner of a Unimat SL and have no prior experience with metal machining. Can anyone recommend a source for educational videos on the basics. -Brad
By Brad Barton · #62957 ·
Re: iGaging Digital 6¡± Digital with remote
No, the unit I purchased is an 8 inch strip of plastic aluminum with a reader bar. -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/ OFF- SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/
By OldToolmaker · #62956 ·
Re: 24Volt DC Unimat Motors
This is what I ordered off Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FMYQIU - 331 Buna O-Ring, 70A Durometer, Black, 2-1/4" ID, 2-5/8" OD, 3/16" Width (Pack of 25)
By Paul Allen · #62955 ·
Re: 24Volt DC Unimat Motors
What size and what durometer reading for those o-rings? Best Regards, Andrei mailto:calciu1@... ________________________________ Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 9:13 AM To: Keith S. Angus
By Andrei <calciu1@...> · #62954 ·
Re: 24Volt DC Unimat Motors
I am currently using Buna N rubber orings. I do have urethane stock to make my own but never got around to making a welding fixture. A project for the future! -- http://www.homemadetools.net/ forum/
By OldToolmaker · #62953 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
Another check is check for short circuit from the windings to the shaft of the armature. Put your ohm or mega meter from the commutator segments to the shaft there should be no reading.
By Mike Gidley · #62952 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
Check for carbon packed between commutator? segments or shorted or open windings, you need a low reading ohm meter for an accurate check.? Perhaps run it on about 6 volts and load it down and check
By Charles Daldry · #62951 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
Yes, and no, and yes, and so on. Traditional magnets used in DC motors will lose their magnetism eventually. They can be re-magnetised, and sometimes you can get modern replacements. Modern rare earth
By Keith S. Angus · #62950 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
Good points, Bill. The Neuton mower was a simple arrangement of battery pack, switch/relay board, and motor. After removing the pieces from the mower carcass I simply charged up the battery pack and
By vt_biketim · #62949 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
Hi Tim if it has ceramic magnets they will loose their strength due to heat. If you find the motor runs hot in a short period of time they have possibly lost their magnetism. You might be able to find
By Mike Gidley · #62948 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
Is your battery capable of providing 500 watts of power? Is your wiring capable of carrying nearly 21amps of current. That's what you're asking your power supply for.? I have one or two supplies that
By Bill in OKC too · #62947 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
In the model railroading world, permanent magnet DC motors definitely have problems with magnets weakening.? The result is that the motor loses power runs hotter. Some have put in new magnets which
By Charles Kinzer · #62946 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
DC motors wear out. Think of car starters and even back further to car generators. They had to be periodically taken apart and the armature turned down and new brushes installed. Most of the new
By Jkle379184 · #62945 ·
Re: Do DC permanent magnet motors get old and weak?
Hi Tim, I¡¯m not sure it applies to older DC motors but I do know that you can¡¯t take a stepper motor apart without damaging the magnetic field. The structure around the armature serves as a
By John Dammeyer · #62944 ·