Modifications and Improvements to a Unimat SL 1000 Lathe

[Paul Jones]

Since first publishing the Unimat modifications, I have added a few more features to the 3" swing lathe including indexing plates for both the headstock and milling head, plus some specialized tooling e.g., http://www.homemadetools.net/qctp-holders and http://www.homemadetools.net/slotting-saw-arbor ). The additional improvements have been posted at Homemade Tools as separate articles with descriptions and pictures.

[mklotz]

Great stuff, Paul. Like you, I added DIs to all three axes of my Unimat. I would rather have forced the USA to go metric but adding the DIs seemed a bit easier.

[Paul Jones]

Thanks Marv. I like your adjustable collar added below the drilling/milling head on your Unimat. It is something I have do. It is easy to accidentally let the drilling/milling head slip down and damage parts during setup. Also, I plan to add a separate motor drive for performing longitudinal power feeding.