New to the forums, a Unimat lover!!!!

Hello everyone, Names John, (Call me Hemi) -thats what I'm known as on every other forum i'm on, I currently have 2 Unimat machine centers, one set up as a Milling machine, and the other set up as a Lathe. and then I have a small (but larger) Grizzly needing repairs, as it had plastic gearing for headstock drive, but the Unimats are GREAT "Hobby" size tools, I use both of mine regularly within the means of my hobby of model car & truck building....

Outside of the modeling however, I do have a somewhat complete Mini machine shop at my fingertips!

Hope to learn, possibly teach a few tricks here but most of all enjoy it all!

Hemi,

Welcome to HomemadeTools.net. I too have been using a Unimat SL that I bought new in 1970. I have made many improvements to the basic Unimat and may be something you would be interested in seeing at http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/m...00-lathe-10111 .

Regards,

Paul Jones

I've also done a few things to trick out my Unimat. Some of them are explained here...

http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/c...g-unimat-27367

Hi Hemi - welcome to HomemadeTools.net :welcome:

Here are 23 homemade Unimat tools and modifications:

<div id="blocks"> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/small-faceplate-clamps-unimat-sl-10113#post11978"><img src="/uploads/87520/homemade-faceplate-clamps.jpeg" alt="Faceplate Clamps"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/small-faceplate-clamps-unimat-sl-10113#post11978">Faceplate Clamps</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/machining">machining</a>, <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/clamp">clamp</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/customizing-unimat-27367#post36932"><img src="/uploads/128598/homemade-unimat-customization.jpeg" alt="Unimat Customization"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/customizing-unimat-27367#post36932">Unimat Customization</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/mklotz_3">mklotz</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/drill-press">drill press</a>, <a href="/tag/mill">mill</a>, <a href="/tag/modification">modification</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/detail-view-dial-indicator-adjustable-holders-unimat-10114#post11979"><img src="/uploads/87524/homemade-adjustable-dial-indicator-holders.jpeg" alt="Adjustable Dial Indicator Holders"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/detail-view-dial-indicator-adjustable-holders-unimat-10114#post11979">Adjustable Dial Indicator Holders</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/dial-indicator">dial indicator</a>, <a href="/tag/holder">holder</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/modifications-improvements-unimat-sl-1000-lathe-10111#post11976"><img src="/uploads/87540/homemade-lathe-modifications.jpeg" alt="Lathe Modifications"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/modifications-improvements-unimat-sl-1000-lathe-10111#post11976">Lathe Modifications</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/modification">modification</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/milling-cutter-holders-unimat-10118#post11986"><img src="/uploads/87544/homemade-milling-cutter-holders.jpeg" alt="Milling Cutter Holders"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/milling-cutter-holders-unimat-10118#post11986">Milling Cutter Holders</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/milling">milling</a>, <a href="/tag/machining">machining</a>, <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/holder">holder</a>, <a href="/tag/cutter">cutter</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/rotating-handles-lathe-cross-slide-carriage-control-10545#post12485"><img src="/uploads/89120/homemade-rotating-handles.jpeg" alt="Rotating Handles"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/rotating-handles-lathe-cross-slide-carriage-control-10545#post12485">Rotating Handles</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/handle">handle</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/indexing-plate-unimat-sl-lathe-handles-40-50-60-divisions-12002#post14379"><img src="/uploads/96136/homemade-indexing-plate-for-unimat-sl-lathe.jpeg" alt="Indexing Plate for Unimat SL Lathe"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/indexing-plate-unimat-sl-lathe-handles-40-50-60-divisions-12002#post14379">Indexing Plate for Unimat SL Lathe</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/indexing-unit">indexing unit</a>, <a href="/tag/plate">plate</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-lathe-qctp-tool-holders-13411#post16357"><img src="/uploads/101388/homemade-qctp-holders.jpeg" alt="QCTP Holders"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-lathe-qctp-tool-holders-13411#post16357">QCTP Holders</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/tool-holder">tool holder</a>, <a href="/tag/qctp">QCTP</a>, <a href="/tag/tool-post">tool post</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-lathe-faceplate-faceplate-clamps-13953#post17439"><img src="/uploads/103341/homemade-unimat-faceplate-and-clamps.jpeg" alt="Unimat Faceplate and Clamps"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-lathe-faceplate-faceplate-clamps-13953#post17439">Unimat Faceplate and Clamps</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/machining">machining</a>, <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/clamp">clamp</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/cross-slide-dial-indicator-17160#post23360"><img src="/uploads/114274/homemade-cross-slide-dial-indicator.jpeg" alt="Cross Slide Dial Indicator"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/cross-slide-dial-indicator-17160#post23360">Cross Slide Dial Indicator</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/dial-indicator">dial indicator</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-lathe-0-5%94-boring-bar-holder-17274#post23594"><img src="/uploads/114746/homemade-boring-bar-holder-7.jpeg" alt="Boring Bar Holder"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-lathe-0-5%94-boring-bar-holder-17274#post23594">Boring Bar Holder</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/tool-holder">tool holder</a>, <a href="/tag/boring-bar">boring bar</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-sl-adjustable-drill-stop-28362#post38621"><img src="/uploads/130924/homemade-unimat-sl-adjustable-drill-stop.jpeg" alt="Unimat SL Adjustable Drill Stop"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-sl-adjustable-drill-stop-28362#post38621">Unimat SL Adjustable Drill Stop</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/drill">drill</a>, <a href="/tag/adjustable">adjustable</a>, <a href="/tag/stop">stop</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/modifications-improvements-unimat-sl-1000-lathe-10111-2#post42077"><img src="/uploads/134726/homemade-unimat-headstock-spring-cups.jpeg" alt="Unimat Headstock Spring Cups"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/modifications-improvements-unimat-sl-1000-lathe-10111-2#post42077">Unimat Headstock Spring Cups</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/modification">modification</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-lathe-cross-slide-dial-indicator-anvil-locking-screws-32924#post46037"><img src="/uploads/138226/homemade-lathe-locking-screws.jpeg" alt="Lathe Locking Screws"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-lathe-cross-slide-dial-indicator-anvil-locking-screws-32924#post46037">Lathe Locking Screws</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/er16-collet-chuck-unimat-m12x1-spindle-40273#post57039"><img src="/uploads/144771/homemade-unimat-er16-collet-chuck.jpeg" alt="Unimat ER16 Collet Chuck"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/er16-collet-chuck-unimat-m12x1-spindle-40273#post57039">Unimat ER16 Collet Chuck</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/chuck">chuck</a>, <a href="/tag/collet">collet</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-sl-lathe-headstock-alignment-40416#post57371"><img src="/uploads/145315/homemade-unimat-headstock-alignment-method.jpeg" alt="Unimat Headstock Alignment Method"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/unimat-sl-lathe-headstock-alignment-40416#post57371">Unimat Headstock Alignment Method</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Paul+Jones">Paul Jones</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/alignment">alignment</a>, <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/base-unimat-lathe-52504#post76484"><img src="/uploads/158897/homemade-unimat-lathe-base.jpeg" alt="Unimat Lathe Base"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/base-unimat-lathe-52504#post76484">Unimat Lathe Base</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/morsa">morsa</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/mini-table-saw-52812#post76914"><img src="/uploads/159109/homemade-mini-table-saw-5.jpeg" alt="Mini Table Saw"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/mini-table-saw-52812#post76914">Mini Table Saw</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/morsa">morsa</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/table-saw">table saw</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/riser-blocks-unimat-lathe-52584#post76619"><img src="/uploads/159113/homemade-unimat-riser-blocks.jpeg" alt="Unimat Riser Blocks"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/riser-blocks-unimat-lathe-52584#post76619">Unimat Riser Blocks</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/morsa">morsa</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="http://www.cartertools.com/brooketh.html"><img src="/uploads/9017/homemade-taig-lathe-thread-cutting-attachment.jpeg" alt="Taig Lathe Thread Cutting Attachment"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="http://www.cartertools.com/brooketh.html">Taig Lathe Thread Cutting Attachment</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Keith+Brooke_2">Keith Brooke</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/threading">threading</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="http://www.projectsinmetal.com/free-metalworking-project-plans-saw-arbor-for-a-unimat-3-lathe/"><img src="/uploads/59568/homemade-slitting-saw-arbor-3.jpeg" alt="Slitting Saw Arbor"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="http://www.projectsinmetal.com/free-metalworking-project-plans-saw-arbor-for-a-unimat-3-lathe/">Slitting Saw Arbor</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Ken">Ken</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/arbor">arbor</a>, <a href="/tag/slitting-saw">slitting saw</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="http://www.projectsinmetal.com/free-metalworking-project-plans-a-fly-cutter/"><img src="/uploads/59584/homemade-fly-cutter-4.jpeg" alt="Fly Cutter"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="http://www.projectsinmetal.com/free-metalworking-project-plans-a-fly-cutter/">Fly Cutter</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Ken">Ken</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/fly-cutter">fly cutter</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="block b1 pngfix"> <div class="bimg"> <div> <a href="http://www.projectsinmetal.com/free-metalworking-project-plans-a-knurling-tool/"><img src="/uploads/59600/homemade-knurling-tool-3.jpeg" alt="Knurling Tool"></a> </div> </div> <div class="head pngfix"></div> <div class="left pngfix"></div> <div class="right pngfix"></div> <div class="blockover b1 pngfix"> <div class="title"> <a href="http://www.projectsinmetal.com/free-metalworking-project-plans-a-knurling-tool/">Knurling Tool</a> <span> by <a href="/builder/Ken">Ken</a></span> </div> <div class="tags">tags: <a href="/tag/lathe">lathe</a>, <a href="/tag/knurling">knurling</a></div> </div> </div> </div>

Thanks guys!!!!! MUCH appreciated Good Lord tho.,.... I've got my share of reading to do! LOL As a lot of this all looks VERY useful on my 2 machines!