Unimat 1

Unimat 1

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3 October 2015 at 13:47 #206469
Mike Teaman
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I've been given a Unimat 1 ( I know, I know ) as I am "into lathes and stuff" and would like to have suggestions for the best materials to use. I am aware that they are not suitable for steels etc, so what would folks suggest? I already have a Myford 3 1/2" so use that for most of my "heavier" work.

Thanks in advance,

Mike
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3 October 2015 at 13:47 #17847
Mike Teaman
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3 October 2015 at 14:13 #206473
David Clark 13
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Balsa wood.

Edited By David Clark 1 on 03/10/2015 14:13:58
3 October 2015 at 14:48 #206476
Michael Gilligan
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Mike,

You should have no problem turning hard Aluminium Alloys, Engineering Plastics, and 'Engraving' Brass.

Check some of the articles published by ~~Don Unwin~~ Rex Tingey.

MichaelG.

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Edit: Oops … Brain-Fade

Edit: Sorry … Just realised it's a Unimat 1, not an SL

Probably best used as a Cake Decoration.

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 03/10/2015 14:51:45

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 03/10/2015 15:19:00
3 October 2015 at 18:33 #206515
Rainbows
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unimat adverts show it cutting what looks like aluminium rod.
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