New Toy...
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New Toy...
As some of you may know, I'm a tool junkie. I freely admit this, I hide nothing, I'm hooked. 
Recently was offered a chance to pick this up for what I consider a steal. The new addition to my collection... Unimat SL1000 mini lathe and mill combination tool. It's in very good condition, took it all apart down to the bearings, re-lubed and adjusted everything. Runs like a new sewing machine, now to figure out some projects.
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That's if I can just find a supplier for materials to play with, other than precious metals, plastic, or wood (my other hobbies, and tools to go along with them
).
Recently was offered a chance to pick this up for what I consider a steal. The new addition to my collection... Unimat SL1000 mini lathe and mill combination tool. It's in very good condition, took it all apart down to the bearings, re-lubed and adjusted everything. Runs like a new sewing machine, now to figure out some projects.UNiMATT.jpg
That's if I can just find a supplier for materials to play with, other than precious metals, plastic, or wood (my other hobbies, and tools to go along with them
).
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Re: New Toy...
Originally Posted by smfrycruzr
As some of you may know, I'm a tool junkie. I freely admit this, I hide nothing, I'm hooked. Recently was offered a chance to pick this up for what I consider a steal. The new addition to my collection... Unimat SL1000 mini lathe and mill combination tool. It's in very good condition, took it all apart down to the bearings, re-lubed and adjusted everything. Runs like a new sewing machine, now to figure out some projects.
That's if I can just find a supplier for materials to play with, other than precious metals, plastic, or wood (my other hobbies, and tools to go along with them ).
Recently was offered a chance to pick this up for what I consider a steal. The new addition to my collection... Unimat SL1000 mini lathe and mill combination tool. It's in very good condition, took it all apart down to the bearings, re-lubed and adjusted everything. Runs like a new sewing machine, now to figure out some projects.That's if I can just find a supplier for materials to play with, other than precious metals, plastic, or wood (my other hobbies, and tools to go along with them
).
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Re: New Toy...
Originally Posted by tighed1
You could turn down supercharger pulleys if they fit on it!
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Re: New Toy...
Originally Posted by oledoc2u
My wife works for a manufarturer that uses CNC machines of all types...would you like me to check on some bar stock? Steel? Aluminum? What's your pleasure...lol
I'll try to see if I can find a local hobby supplier of some sort. I do appreciate the offer though.
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Re: New Toy...
Originally Posted by smfrycruzr
As some of you may know, I'm a tool junkie. I freely admit this, I hide nothing, I'm hooked. Recently was offered a chance to pick this up for what I consider a steal. The new addition to my collection... Unimat SL1000 mini lathe and mill combination tool. It's in very good condition, took it all apart down to the bearings, re-lubed and adjusted everything. Runs like a new sewing machine, now to figure out some projects.
That's if I can just find a supplier for materials to play with, other than precious metals, plastic, or wood (my other hobbies, and tools to go along with them ).
Recently was offered a chance to pick this up for what I consider a steal. The new addition to my collection... Unimat SL1000 mini lathe and mill combination tool. It's in very good condition, took it all apart down to the bearings, re-lubed and adjusted everything. Runs like a new sewing machine, now to figure out some projects.That's if I can just find a supplier for materials to play with, other than precious metals, plastic, or wood (my other hobbies, and tools to go along with them
).Also, I need to talk with you regarding a new console cushion, this time in leather to match the interior
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Re: New Toy...
Originally Posted by onehundred80
I hope her clothes don't smell too bad when she comes home.
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Re: New Toy...
you can find machining stock on Ebay, some are even random lots. Here are some examples for searching.
aluminum round stock, aluminum bar stock, aluminum bar, aluminum flat stock, aluminum tube, aluminum plate
aluminum round stock, aluminum bar stock, aluminum bar, aluminum flat stock, aluminum tube, aluminum plate
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Re: New Toy...
First full length project, besides playing around learning the machine...
I present - The Million Dollar Pen
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Turned from an acrylic infused with shreaded US Dollars, aluminum coupling, and ebony nib and cap.
And the best thing, I designed it to use BIC pen inserts. They'll write every time, and there cheap to buy ($2.29 for a 10 pack).
MillionDollarPen2-1.jpg
I present - The Million Dollar Pen
MillionDollarPen1.jpg
Turned from an acrylic infused with shreaded US Dollars, aluminum coupling, and ebony nib and cap.
And the best thing, I designed it to use BIC pen inserts. They'll write every time, and there cheap to buy ($2.29 for a 10 pack).
MillionDollarPen2-1.jpg
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