Recent content by oregonsteam

I took the lathe apart, and found the hi/lo gear in pieces. It was a little tricky getting it apart, but I ordered the new gear today, and hopefully I will be able to get it back together in a week or so. Mike

My harbor freight mini lathe spindle suddenly turns free as the motor is running. I took of the end panel and no gears appear broken. How do you get to the spindle that holds the chuck? I think a pin might have sheared off. Thanks! Mike

I just have the standard 1960's era unimat lathe. I want to taper a 3.25" piece of .5625 brass for a model cannon. The slide has two independent lead screws. Thanks for your help. Mike

I am looking for some advice about cutting a taper on my unimat lathe. I want to make a model ship's cannon with a 1 degree taper to the barrel. I can adjust the head of the lathe to cut the taper, but the tailstock won't adjust off center. How do I secure the other end of the barrel? I tried to...

This engine is a lot like the "Launch Engine" kit that Little Machine Shop sells. Here is the link:http://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=3135&category=1963256891 It comes with a complete set of CAD drawings, and a detailed construction booklet. I am about 1/2 way done...

I recently purchased a Unimat DB 200 on ebay. Does anyone know where I can get some information on maintenance and operation? Thanks! Mike

Thanks for all the advice! Mike

I have a chart showing major diameter, is that what the "raw" stock should be before threading? Thanks!

I have a chart for using a tap for 1/4 20 threads that says drill 13/64". However, if I want to make external 1/4 - 20, do I turn the stock to 1/4" before threading with the die? I have been having trouble making threads with the dies, i seem to have no problem with the taps. Any advice would...

I'll try this again, the video of the thimble

I hope this works!

My thimble! It runs on lung power.

Has anyone built the "Thimble"? Also, is it possible to hold square stock centered with a 3 jaw chuck? Mike

What is the best way to make multiple passes with an endmill in a slot and have consistent edges? I had a 1/2 x 1/2 brass rod that i needed to make a notch in one corner. I needed the remaining material to be .06 on each edge. I needed to make multiple passes to get the correct depth, but i had...

Sorry, I need a 3/16 hex brass rod. Thanks, Mike