Unimat 3 vertical milling column

Unimat 3 vertical milling column

This topic has 3 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 21 June 2013 at 07:38 by clivel.

Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)

Author

Posts
20 June 2013 at 22:17 #122787
James Lake 1
Participant
@jameslake1
Now for a really daft question. Just obtained a Unimat 3 lathe in mint condition but also badly need a milling attachment for it. As they seem to as rare as hens teeth , I guess I'll have to make one. Please can anyone tell me how long this column is. Many thanks
Advert

20 June 2013 at 22:17 #17103
James Lake 1
Participant
@jameslake1
21 June 2013 at 05:37 #122801
Thor 🇳🇴
Participant
@thor
Hi James,

i don't have the 3 version, but an older one. On this the total length of the column is nearly 300mm.

It seems that you can buy the mill/drill attachment from Pro Machine Tools if you want a new one.

Thor
21 June 2013 at 07:38 #122804
clivel
Participant
@clivel
The idea of having a single machine that can be used as both a lathe as well as a mill/drill might sound good in theory, but in practise it is a complete pain in the rear end. Invariably my Unimat is set up as a lathe when I want to drill a few holes, or visa versa. I seem to spend more time reconfiguring the machine than actually being productive on it.

So instead of purchasing the attachment or going to the trouble of making one, you could get a complete separate machine such as this Sieg mill for not much more. Not only will it save you a lot of time and frustration, but it also has a far greater capacity.

The column on mine is 420 mm, but it is a Unimat Basic, which is not necessarily the same length as the Unimat 3.

Edited By clivel on 21/06/2013 07:40:09
Author

Posts

Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total)

Please log in to reply to this topic. Registering is free and easy using the links on the menu at the top of this page.

Code of Conduct

Latest Replies

Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

- Topic
- Voices
- Posts
- Last Post
- Tooth Angle for the Myford Bull Wheel Indexer device
  Started by: Greensands in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 4
- 4
- 25 February 2025 at 07:07
  Diogenes
- What’s this for?
  Started by: beeza650 in: Beginners questions
- 18
- 23
- 25 February 2025 at 06:44
  Diogenes
- New member – garage tinkerer
  Started by: spencerd72 in: Introduce Yourself – New members start here!
- 4
- 4
- 25 February 2025 at 04:56
  Howard Lewis
- Material to make studs – EN1A??
  Started by: flatline in: Materials
- 6
- 7
- 25 February 2025 at 01:23
  peak4
- Magnetic optical punch 1 2
  Started by: Fulmen in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 10
- 36
- 25 February 2025 at 00:55
  bernard towers
- How Would I Machine this CAD designed Ratchet 1 2
  Started by: SillyOldDuffer in: CAD – Technical drawing & design
- 14
- 28
- 25 February 2025 at 00:25
  peter1972
- Unimat SL renovation – any tips?
  Started by: rjenkinsgb in: Manual machine tools
- 9
- 18
- 24 February 2025 at 22:49
  rjenkinsgb
- Source for trangular carbide inserts.
  Started by: Andrew Tinsley in: General Questions
- 8
- 12
- 24 February 2025 at 22:39
  Vic
- Which “silent” air compressor shall I get? 1 2
  Started by: beeza650 in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 20
- 27
- 24 February 2025 at 21:47
  Nick Wheeler
- What’s this for…no.4?
  Started by: beeza650 in: Beginners questions
- 5
- 6
- 24 February 2025 at 21:32
  noel shelley
- What’s this for…no.3?
  Started by: beeza650 in: Beginners questions
- 6
- 6
- 24 February 2025 at 21:29
  noel shelley
- Ml7 cross slide gib strip
  Started by: Compulsive purchaser in: Manual machine tools
- 2
- 2
- 24 February 2025 at 21:14
  Pete Rimmer
- Stirlingmotor ‘Rainer
  Started by: werz99 in: Work In Progress and completed items
- 1
- 1
- 24 February 2025 at 20:53
  werz99
- Motor Boys
  Started by: bernard towers in: General Questions
- 6
- 9
- 24 February 2025 at 20:50
  Roderick Jenkins
- Martin Evans Metro
  Started by: Philip Wheatcroft in: Locomotives
- 2
- 3
- 24 February 2025 at 20:14
  Philip Wheatcroft
- What’s this for…no.2?
  Started by: beeza650 in: Beginners questions
- 7
- 10
- 24 February 2025 at 19:46
  Tony Pratt 1
- Minnie Traction Engine – Driving Pin Position
  Started by: Richard B in: Help and Assistance! (Offered or Wanted)
- 4
- 6
- 24 February 2025 at 19:26
  Andy Stopford
- Another Fobco Chuck
  Started by: spencerd72 in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 4
- 7
- 24 February 2025 at 18:23
  spencerd72
- Discussion on the Future Direction of Model Engineer and Workshop 1 2 … 11 12
  Started by: Neil Wyatt in: Model Engineer.
- 68
- 276
- 24 February 2025 at 17:09
  Neil Wyatt
- 3/16” BSF mill gib screws
  Started by: Graham Horne 2 in: General Questions
- 13
- 25
- 24 February 2025 at 15:32
  not done it yet
- WM14 mill/drill gears
  Started by: michael howarth 1 in: General Questions
- 2
- 4
- 24 February 2025 at 13:21
  JasonB
- Arceurotrade New Sieg SC4 Lathe.
  Started by: Lathejack in: Manual machine tools
- 10
- 13
- 24 February 2025 at 13:09
  JasonB
- Looking for an OCR package with ‘snap’ facilities
  Started by: Greensands in: The Tea Room
- 1
- 1
- 24 February 2025 at 13:04
  Greensands
- Recommended books for starting model engineering
  Started by: Andrew Schofield in: Beginners questions
- 8
- 9
- 24 February 2025 at 13:04
  noel shelley
- Bending Rolls
  Started by: Baldric in: Workshop Tools and Tooling
- 12
- 16
- 24 February 2025 at 11:42
  Dave Halford

Viewing 25 topics - 1 through 25 (of 25 total)

View full reply list.

Latest Issues

Issue 4761

March 2025

Buy Latest/Back Issues

Newsletter Sign-up

Latest Replies