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Downsizing My Shop
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I am in the process of downsizing my shop and selling off some of my equipment. I have two Kennedy tool carts on wheels and in excellent condition. Also a locking Kennedy tool chest sitting atop a Kennedy base cabinet with a set of 1¡± to 6¡± Mitutoyo micrometers all are very clean. I am in Minnesota west of Minneapolis In Buffalo Minnesota. If Interested please respond. 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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?Finished the pocket door project - now i need to drive an hour and a half to install it! Best Regards John
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Unimat 3 vs DB/SL Lathe 3-Jaw Chuck?
I have a 3-Jaw chuck that looks like those for the DB/SL with the three screws holding on the M12 threaded backplate, but the backplate is threaded M14 to fit the Unimat 3. Did Emco use the same 3-jaw chuck for both the DB/SL and Unimat 3 for a time? The 3-jaw chuck that is specific to the Unimat 3 (and diagramed in the owner manual) does not have a removeable backplate, so just wondering how I happened to have something different. Also, are there replacement jaws for these chucks as I have just sheared the teeth off one of the jaws in my chuck. Thank you, Timothy Jump
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I'm working on a batch of hardware for the xacto-ish knives I make and I adjusted the geometry a little to be able to use the spindle ram axis to cut the 2mm x 18mm shoulders. This is working far better than I expected it to and the polished carbide insert tooling is giving me the best surfaces to date. So much faster than turning the little knobs! https://youtube.com/shorts/OO0_LObYHh8?si=Pf2FNGuVgdBQTJmD -- Kevin from PersonMakeObject
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Unimat SL DB200 Lathe up for auction on Shop Goodwill Pickup only Waco, TX
There is a Unimat SL DB200 Lathe up for auction on Shop Goodwill Pickup only in Waco, TX on shopgoodwill.com. It looks like it includes an autofeed and part of a threading attachment. The auction ends on 03/17/2025 at 10:24:00 PM central time. https://shopgoodwill.com/item/224918065
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Reciprocating wood carver
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I want to buy a hand held reciprocating wood carving power tool. I saw one at one time but cannot find it. Any help on where I might look for such a tool. 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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Peter, Could you recommend a good source of information on Loco scratch building? I have the skills and would enjoy the challenge. -- 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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Small Compact Depth DRO
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Where can I get a small compact depth DRO to fit the Unimat? I have seen them on EBay but can¡¯t find them now. 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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Yoctosun Magnifier for Wood Carving
I have been doing some miniature wood carvings today and my recently purchased YoctoSun Magnifier has turned out to be a great tool for me. It is easy to wear just like a pair of glasses and the magnifier can be flipped and out of the way with ease as required. 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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DRO on Unimat
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A while back I installed a Digital Readout on my Unimat linear Z travel. After some use I can report that it is extremely helpful to be able to set zero at any point along the travel. It makes it real handy to use. I have no plans to install a DRO on the cross slide even though it would be handy. 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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Could anyone advise what could you safely overvolt a 24V DC motor please. Phill
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power supply 24V
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Ciao Which power supply do you suggest for 6812 24v 150 watt? how many Ampers & watt is the optimum? Tks for yours suggestions Carlo Cardinale
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Spare copy of Workholding in the Lathe, Workshop Practice Series #15
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Was scanning some of my books into a cataloging app last night, and discovered I have two copies of this book in paperback. I'm in the USA, would prefer it go to a newish wannabe machinist. Anyone interested? I can cover postage to the USA. Book was published in the UK, and written the Kings English. It's meant for folks who have only a lathe. And to help them push the envelope a bit. Bill in OKC
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My dad gave me my first Unimat about 50 years ago. It was given to him by an old guy. My dad considered it a toy. It had all the bells and whistles. I still have it today and it stills serves me well. -- 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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I have built a small Quick Change Tool Post for my Unimat -- 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 Scroll Saw
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How useful is the Unimat Scroll Saw? -- 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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How sextant works.. Note the mirror moves . Next is plumb to horizon Dave
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FYI Background I had check class 45 cast iron and would not fit in Rockwell tester. Rutland had a unit for none destruction testing I purchased and very simple . A 3/16 ball from ball bearings. And a clear tube . It work but easy to lose the small ball so I up size so easier to find the ball. Then used a paint stick good and bad marks . Now my crew could check the hardness too. They set wheel on floor and drop ball. In time a rug around the wheel stop ball from hiding . The pickup ball and check next wheel. We did not check every wheel just in in each batch. Then when looking materials it came handy too. Dave FYI I still have the test disk from Rockwell hardness test I think last for ever it never leaves a mark
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Watch Makers Spindle for Unimat
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One of my prized possessions is the Unimat Watchmaker Spindle and 8MM watchmaker collets. I don¡¯t need them often but it is nice to have. I have collected them over the years. The spindle has needle roller bearings and ball bearings and that is how it differs from the standard spindle. 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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I look at building a pocket size Sextant Most are 3" [75mm] to 4" [100mm] I decided to build a little bigger for easy it about 5?" [138mm] x 5" [125mm] . Using a off shelf protractor. This to save time over making a protractor. I found a WEN PROTRACTOR easy to repaint the numbers. The mirror doubles the number. Basically if The mirror moves 90¡ã it would only read 45¡ã. So need to renumbered to 90¡ã. ? WEN protractor and close-up ? ? Dave
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