Re: UNIMAT - was - Digest Number 2828

Hi All.

Re the Unimat 1 and "Classic" - Basically don't!

The REAL Unimats -models - Sl, DB200 and the Unimat 3 and 4 are a
completely differetnt proposition to the Unimat 1 or "Classic". These
latter are largely plastic construction and basically totally unsuitable
for any serious metal work - almost literally toys.

The Unimat Sl, and its' predecessor DB200 are a bit light with bar beds -
not really very rigid, but the 3 and 4 are high quality heavy cast iron
machines, probably stiffer than Taig or Sherline, and are a good
proposition for a small CNC conversion within their size limits.

Jim Gregg.

At 01:55 AM 1/5/03 +0000, you wrote:

>Message: 5
> Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2003 09:27:05 -0700
> From: "Steven Ciciora" <sciciora@...>
>Subject: Unimat?
>
>Hello!
> What do people think of the Unimat? Is it a good canidate for CNC
> conversion?
> It looks like a less expensive, less sturdy version of a shurline, Taig,
> etc.
>
>
>Here is a link if anyone wants to look at one:
>
>http://www.naturecoast.com/hobby/uni.htm
>
>Thanks for your opinion,
>
>Steven Ciciora