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Have you seen this thread? The piece I put through in the pictures was the maximum the saw would take. I was using an 18 tpi blade and this was a mistake. It started out slow but OK, however the blade was finished by the third log. Now I use an eight tpi blade and it cuts smoothly without overloading the 350W motor.
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Unimat 1 Classic 6 in 1 Tool 83000 Power Tool
bruce d replied to JamesT1's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Excellent idea. Another excellent idea. When the time comes I will I will let you know how this works out. -
Unimat 1 Classic 6 in 1 Tool 83000 Power Tool
bruce d replied to JamesT1's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Of course! How could I have missed it? On the subject of lathes for modelling (I think that was where we started) the Unimat SL collection of accessories was pretty much complete within a few years of the launch. Milling, dividing, collets and thread cutting were all early options and were popular with watchmakers and jewellers as well as model makers. I have an iron bed early model, two mazac bed later models and a bastardised iron bed that was cut in half and 'stretched' by mounting the two halves on a long bed for making drumsticks! I have no idea what I will eventually do with this long-bed beast but I felt sorry for it and gave it a warm home. Maybe masts? -
Unimat 1 Classic 6 in 1 Tool 83000 Power Tool
bruce d replied to JamesT1's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Hi Bob, just a detail in the history of this marque: the Unimat lathes were designed and manufactured by Maier & Company in Austria. The Elliot Machine Company (EMCO) was the UK distributor for the range and had their name on the badge of the models they sold. There was more than one distributor in North America. In my opiinion, the fully equipped SL model, marketed as the DB in North America, will probably never be bettered as a modelmaker's lathe. -
Unimat 1 Classic 6 in 1 Tool 83000 Power Tool
bruce d replied to JamesT1's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
James, what is it you want to do with a lathe? And by the way, which part of the world are you in if you don't mind me asking? -
Unimat 1 Classic 6 in 1 Tool 83000 Power Tool
bruce d replied to JamesT1's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
This is a very basic tool so be sure it is adequate for whatever you need to do. Some have only battery power and I do not believe any useful work can be produced without the optional mains adapter. I own one, which came as part of a larger purchase in a workshop clearout sale, and have tried a few basic moves on it. It will never be my 'go-to' but it did work. The main chucks use an M12x1 thread which is identical to that used on the original (1950s to '70s) Unimat SL/DB range. However, despite being interchangable, the chuck for the Unimat 1 in your picture is an injection-moulded plastic item. OK for really light work but it was never meant to work hard for a living. It all depends on what you expect to do with a lathe. This is a tool designed to be safe as a child's first serious workshop tool. It will not do any heavy work but it will do light jobs with a good level of controlability, and this may be adequate for your needs. It will not have a long life. I will defer to anyone who has good experience with a Unimat 1 but, personally, unless the price is really low (and your expectations are modest) I would point you toward a 'proper' small second-hand lathe or a Dremel kit (Proxxon if the budget allows). One last warning: some sellers are asking absurd prices for these. Check ebay and you will see a wide range of final prices. HTH Bruce -
More from the Danish digital collection: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17149179#189068,31896754 https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17149179#189069,31896804 https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17149179#189070,31896806 https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17149179#189737,31916662 https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17149179#189738,31916754 https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17149179#189739,31916873 Thats a lot of stoves.
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... and then I realised that there were even more in this collection: https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17149179#189067,31896643 HTH Bruce
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I have never seen a 'perfect' briar pipe in use. The ones people use have character. Looks good to me.
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Another treasure from the Danish digital collection. Files G4445-4498 cover anchors, some English, mostly drawings. https://www.sa.dk/ao-soegesider/da/billedviser?epid=17149179#189066,31896535 This link opens to drawing G4445, which is page one, at the top of page are arrows to navigate through all 108 pages.
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Welcome to MSW Robert, I look forward to seeing your build log.
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You will be trained soon enough. You say making the ribs is 'tricky', I say it is impressive. Well done. What finish will you use on the inside of the boat? Bruce
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https://www.wood-database.com/?s=briar HTH Bruce
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Home made thicknessing sander if
bruce d replied to Cabbie's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Have you seen this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Axminster-Sleeveless-Sanding-Drum-25mm-x-75mm/351794312321?epid=1279424135&hash=item51e8933481:g:9PcAAOSwfKRc0svT HTH Bruce -
Well Maury, that is a very useful description. Many thanks for taking the time to spell it out. I have some thinking to do now. Regards, Bruce
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Yes please, Maury. I have been admiring the build and wondering how much the gantry helped. I have just made and then scrapped a gantry, yours looks much more useful. Great job. Bruce
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Home made thicknessing sander if
bruce d replied to Cabbie's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Chris, did you see this earlier thread? -
Yep. https://modelshipworld.com/forum/9-members-build-logs/ They are in the forums, see 'browse' at top left of page, choose 'forums' and the build logs are divided into kits and scratch-builds, plus lottsa good sub-types. I suggest you choose a comfortable chair because there is a lot to trawl through. Bruce
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Hello Calvin and welcome to MSW. This is a great place for good advice and we look forward to seeing your progress. You have already had a 'heads up' concerning starting with a big project: I also am in at the deep end with my first build, a scratch build, and have recieved good advice of a similar nature. I decided on a couple of smaller projects to practice on before going further in to my big build and it is so far proving to be worth while. I will post some of these little 'uns soon. It is a good idea to study the build logs, some are by first-timers who have gone down the same path you are about to travel and have tackled the what-do-I-do-now moments with help from the members. It is a pretty friendly place. Have fun, it is your boat. Regards, Bruce
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Home made thicknessing sander if
bruce d replied to Cabbie's topic in Modeling tools and Workshop Equipment
Looks good to me. I'll be interested to hear how you get on with Velcro. It might actually be a good thing to have a bit of 'squish' in the process provided it squishes consistently across the width. Bruce -
Jeff, he's a saint, you shouldn't swear at him. Welcome to MSW! Bruce
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Hi Steve, There are a few Hacker boats in this ... https://issuu.com/mecumauction/docs/warnercatalog ... including a few cockpit views. The instrument panels remind me of a Ford Model A interior. HTH Bruce
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