Vice for my Unimat DB
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I've been looking for a long time to find a scrubbing stick for my little Unimat. Either the parts on offer are totally rotten or outrageously expensive. I looked around for an alternative and found a small control / grinding vice. The jaw width is 26 mm and the clamping width is 25 mm. I have screwed this vice onto a plate so that I can attach it to my sled.
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Power feed for sale
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Hey Guys Gonna be stateside (NY State) for Yanksgiving, and am driving. Could bring my Unimat power feed along for a buyer if interested. Im looking for $300 Canadian or about $230 US for it + shipping, likely use the USPS Medium flat box to ship about $16 now? It has tracking if memory serves. If interested, let me know. Regards, Jeff??
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Bridgeport EZ Track
Fifteen years ago I bought a new Bridgeport EZTrack. It was a wonderful machine tool. I sold it several years ago. Now I wish I still owned it. O well, such is life. -- http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
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Unimat DB/SL VS Unimat3?
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Opinions Please What is a better choice, Unimat 3 or DB/SL? Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
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Unimat 3 Question
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Does the Unimat 3 have power longditudinal feed? Just curious ! -- http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
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DB/SL Dividing Attachment
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I have the original DBSL dividing attachment with 3 dividing wheels or gears. There is no good way of knowing what space or notch I am in as I can¡¯t see the notch. I think this makes it very hard to know where I am. This is a short coming of this dividing system. I have considered making a stand alone dividing head. Has anyone in this group had a similars experience with this system? If so I would appreciate it if you could share how you work around this short coming. Thanks Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
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Unimat motor
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I recently acquired a Unimat SL Model DB 200. Motor was a little noisy, so I disassembled it, cleaned it up and put it back together. It runs well, but in CCW rotation. I believe it should be clockwise. I reversed the connections to the brushes, but it still runs CCW. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
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Edelstaal cutoff or slotting tool and Komet toolholder
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Does anyone have some input on the erstwhile Edelstaal "cutting tool/slotting tool"? I found it in the Campbell Tools Co catalog for March 1983, entitled "Lathe accessories & Attachments" which is also in the files section (here), also see screen shot below. I would think that I have something similar, not complete - just a number of cutoff "knives" and a tool holder, this one coming from Komet. The knives measure circa 108 x 9,5 x 2,7mm, with the profile not square but set at an 80 degrees angle along the long side. The Komet tool holder has the same angle, so that the knife can be securely held in the toolholder. But there is nothing to mount this tool holder on the cross slide. How was this done - knowing that the knife set in the tool holder is not at the same height as the center. So I guess some additional mounting device would be needed. Does anyone have experience with these tool holders?
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Unimat SL 1000 up for auction on shopgoodwill.com
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There is a Unimat SL 1000 up for auction on shopgoodwill.com. URL: https://shopgoodwill.com/item/214799119
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Emco-Lux adjustable tool post/adjustable lantern post
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Does anyone have experience with the "Emco-Lux Adjustable Toolpost" that was advertised in the Campbell Tools Co catalog for March 1983, entitled "Lathe Accessories and Attachments" (see here and screen shot below)? Last September, one of these was for sale on Ebay and Mr. Pete has one video (#945) explaining how he went about adapting an incomplete such tool post. Apparently, this "Emco-Lux" toolpost has never been very common - I never saw one thus far, and references are isolated - like this one .
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Urethane Motor Belts
I just finished making 2 urethane belts for my Unimat 24 volt DC motors. It was easier than I had expected. I had a spool of urethane round belting material so I gave it a try! Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
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Reversible Motor Question
Has anyone had a chuck come unthreaded? I had thought these would be non-reversible with the threads on the headstock and tailstock being right hand so normal rotation tightens them, reverse would loosen. Maybe the change from fwd to rev is slow enough with the DC motor.
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New or pre-used
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I'm looking to restore my SL, but need a motor. PJToolmakers comes up top in a web search for new motors, but everything on their site shows out of stock, the same as three years ago when I emailed to go on their waiting list. No reply to contact form, can't find a phone no or business address. Is PJT the only UK source for new motors? Are they UK? There are motors on eBay, but what am I getting into with pre-used?! Observations welcome. John
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Morse Taper #0 spindle and tailstock for Unimat
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Recently I came across LatheCity.com which offers MT0 tail and headstock spindles for Unimat SL. They look great, but the collar on the headstock is a separate part held by set screws. This is a bit concerning, considering that it's preloaded and is a reference surface. Have anybody tried to use those products? Any thoughts? Have anybody tried to bore MT0 into the factory spindle? Dimension wise it should fit just fine.
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Centering tailstock?
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Hi, I have a Unimat 4 that I have not used that much, yet... I tried to drill a small hole but discovered that the center-drill did not center in the rod I tried to hollow... I found that the tailstock does not seem to center correctly. Any ideas how I can align the tailstock? What I concluded so far is that it will likely require physical removal of material somewhere and I dont want to do this the wrong way... Hints and tips around this is highly appreciated. Regards, Anders in Sweden
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another Ebay SL/DB looking to be a good deal
https://www.ebay.com/itm/326323087435?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=K8LQaDe-Qy6&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=9c3DGn2ISqu&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
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ER32 Collet Chuck
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I have a full set of ER32 collets and a collet nut. I want to use them on my DB200 Unimat in lathe mode. The only lathe I have at this time is my Unimat. As I see it my best option is to single point thread a new Unimat spindle nose to fit the ER32 collet nut I have. I have 6 Unimat spindles So that should be no problem. Does anyone in the group have any suggestions that might be better than what I have proposed? Dick -- http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
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New photo album of my Unimat.
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I have published some photos of my Unimat, with the accessories I made myself, in the gallery. /g/Unimat/album?id=298548
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steam engines
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I want to know if any of you uses teh Unimat to build steam engines (stationary or traction engines). What do you think of the Unimat PC used manually compared to Unimat 4 (and 3)
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Small QC Tool Post
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-- http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/ OFF-SET-tailstock-center-65965#post105972 http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...995#post112113 SMALL TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/l...994#post112111 LARGE TURRET TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...383#post110340 MINI-LATHE CARRIAGE LOCK PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/s...191#post106483 SMALL QC TOOL POST PLANS http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/q...849#post119345 QUICK CHANGE LATHE TURRET http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...949#post119893 MINI LATHE COMPOUND PIVOT MODIFICATION
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