Man, those chucks are small - but then again, everything is relative, those are probably large in relation to some of the work that the watchmaker's equipment is used for too. I can see why you're less interested in using the adapters for the M14 threads as it adds more stickout and potential for runout, but I guess you do what you have to!
Hi Everett, Thanks for visiting... the chucks are rather small... I have managed to find a Unimat SL 3 jaw check so don't need the adaptors... I am very pleased to not have the additional stickout. Take care Paul,,
Hi Daz, Thanks for watching and subscribing... I have tried to make videos of the information I wished had before I got my Unimat SL... I have slowed down with them due to COVID but hope to make lots more shortly. Take care. Paul,,
Hi Dan, I am keen to get a lot of information about the Unimat SL in one place to help anyone with or thinking of getting one. Lots more to come in the future. Take care Paul,,
Hi Dean, Thanks for watching... They are rather cool... My plan is to have one playlist for general information, one for the restoration, and one putting it through its paces. It might take a little while to do all of them but hopefully will be interesting. Take care Paul,,
Hello Colin, Many thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment... I was not aware of a reducing bush, that would be a really good idea, I will try and find one to show everyone. Take care. Paul,,
Hi Joseph, I'm hoping this series of videos will help anyone thinking of buying a Unimat SL in the future. When i was looking there was not much detailed information about. Take care Paul,,
You can get a chuck from harbor freight tools for $26. It's a 2" but not to bad. They are made in India. It's called a Mini Lathe Drill Chuck. The morse taper can be unsecured and it has the same thread as the uninat db and sl lathe. There are some reviews on their web site. I attempted to post a link to it but the post was removed. Links may not be allowed or something I'm not sure Why it was deleted.
Hello, Many thanks for taking the time to watch and comment... That is interesting about Harbor Freight, I am sure it will be helpful to many viewer. Take care. Paul,,
Thank you for your very helpful and informative videos Paul. I have recently bought a Unimat SL and am looking to purchase a 4-jaw chuck. The 3-jaw ones you show in the video appear to be 50mm diameter and the 4 -jaw, 65mm diameter. I wonder if you can confirm that a 65mm chuck will fit the SL without fouling anything? Many thanks for any help you are able to offer.
Hello Rosie, Many thanks for watching my video... My workshop is not at my home so will double check in the next day or so when I visit the workshop and confirm 100% that 65mm will be okay. Sorry for the delay. Take care. Paul,,
@@rosiemartin8476 Hello Rosie, I checked today and I would say 65 mm is the very maximum... if the jaws stick out much then you might be in trouble of it hitting the rear ways. I hope that is of help.
hi TKW nicely explained for potential unimat sl buyers, might even look out for one myself, be ideal to drop in to caravan for a little hobbying while on holiday, in the awning on those rainy days we often get, when this dreaded virus is under control!!!!!! stay alert regards mr f
Hi Mr F, Nice to see you again... and thanks for dropping by. I have a passion (but not the budget) for a Narrowboat and always thought the Unimat SL would be great on the boat. Keep my posted if you get one. Take care Paul,,
Hello, Thank you for visiting and taking the time to comment... It is funny that it was only last week that I found out that some Schaublin collets could be compatible... Now with you confirming that I will search harder for some at a reasonable price. Take care. Paul,,
@@TheKnacklersWorkshop no worries, I've been all over the internet about this as well. I accidently misspelled the replacement and edited my post, esx-16 should be the correct one.
Hello, can you please elaborate on if the er16 collets will work with the e16 collet chucks? I'm in a situation where I have the chuck and lathe, but only a single collet, and the e16s are impossible to get affordably. If the er16s really do work with the e16 chuck, I would be well on my way. Thank you!
Hello, Thanks for watching and subscribing... I have just been doing some experimenting and I think you are out of luck as the ER16 collet does not fit correctly into the collet locking ring (nut) of the original collet holder. I have seen some aftermarket ER16 collet holders on eBay here in the UK but they seem to sell for around the £150.00 mark. Sorry it is not good news. Take care. Paul,,
Hello, Many thanks for watching and taking the time to add some advice... I was not aware that Sherline chucks were compatible, that is good to know. Thanks again. Paul,,
Man, those chucks are small - but then again, everything is relative, those are probably large in relation to some of the work that the watchmaker's equipment is used for too. I can see why you're less interested in using the adapters for the M14 threads as it adds more stickout and potential for runout, but I guess you do what you have to!
Hi Everett,
Thanks for visiting... the chucks are rather small... I have managed to find a Unimat SL 3 jaw check so don't need the adaptors... I am very pleased to not have the additional stickout.
Take care
Paul,,
Great info Paul, I’ve just brought a Unimat SL1000 so slowly working my way through your video’s. Have a great weekend.
Hi Daz,
Thanks for watching and subscribing... I have tried to make videos of the information I wished had before I got my Unimat SL... I have slowed down with them due to COVID but hope to make lots more shortly.
Take care.
Paul,,
@@TheKnacklersWorkshop I will of course watch out for them. I got mine a couple of days ago so I’ve a lot to learn as this is my first lathe. 👍
Very enjoyable video!!!
Hi Dan,
I am keen to get a lot of information about the Unimat SL in one place to help anyone with or thinking of getting one. Lots more to come in the future.
Take care
Paul,,
6:00 i think those two bolt holes are to attach a dividing plate.
Hi James,
Thanks for visiting... That is interesting I had not considered that...
Take care.
Paul,,
Thanks for the information. I have some of these chucks, now I know what they are.
Hi Steven,
Thanks for watching...
Take care
Paul,,
Thanks for sharing Paul....I've never encountered a Unimat in person, they seem really cool...
Hi Dean,
Thanks for watching... They are rather cool... My plan is to have one playlist for general information, one for the restoration, and one putting it through its paces.
It might take a little while to do all of them but hopefully will be interesting.
Take care
Paul,,
Hi, thanks for the video, very helpful. I think M14 / M12 reducers can be bought as a bush which wouldn't extend the headstock so to speak.
Hello Colin,
Many thanks for watching my video and taking the time to comment... I was not aware of a reducing bush, that would be a really good idea, I will try and find one to show everyone.
Take care.
Paul,,
@@TheKnacklersWorkshop Your doing a great job for new lathe users like me.
Nice Paul you’re definitely not going to be short of a chuck or two 😀👍⚒️
Hi Ben,
Yes one or two there... ;-)
Thanks for watching
Paul,,
@@TheKnacklersWorkshop Nice job Paul
Thanks for the info I sold mine when i sold the lathe 2 3jaw and 2 4jaw
Hi Joseph,
I'm hoping this series of videos will help anyone thinking of buying a Unimat SL in the future. When i was looking there was not much detailed information about.
Take care
Paul,,
You can get a chuck from harbor freight tools for $26. It's a 2" but not to bad. They are made in India. It's called a Mini Lathe Drill Chuck. The morse taper can be unsecured and it has the same thread as the uninat db and sl lathe. There are some reviews on their web site. I attempted to post a link to it but the post was removed. Links may not be allowed or something I'm not sure Why it was deleted.
Hello,
Many thanks for taking the time to watch and comment... That is interesting about Harbor Freight, I am sure it will be helpful to many viewer.
Take care.
Paul,,
G’day Paul. Nice collection of chucks too bad the 14mm don’t fit your spindle.
Cheers
Peter
Hi Peter,
Thanks for visiting... I am keen for other to not make the same mistake i've made with the Unimat lathe...
Take care
Paul,,
Thank you for your very helpful and informative videos Paul. I have recently bought a Unimat SL and am looking to purchase a 4-jaw chuck. The 3-jaw ones you show in the video appear to be 50mm diameter and the 4 -jaw, 65mm diameter. I wonder if you can confirm that a 65mm chuck will fit the SL without fouling anything? Many thanks for any help you are able to offer.
Hello Rosie,
Many thanks for watching my video... My workshop is not at my home so will double check in the next day or so when I visit the workshop and confirm 100% that 65mm will be okay. Sorry for the delay.
Take care.
Paul,,
@@TheKnacklersWorkshop Thank you Paul, no urgency.
@@rosiemartin8476 Hello Rosie, I checked today and I would say 65 mm is the very maximum... if the jaws stick out much then you might be in trouble of it hitting the rear ways. I hope that is of help.
@@TheKnacklersWorkshop Thank you Paul, much appreciated.
hi TKW
nicely explained for potential unimat sl buyers, might even look out for one myself, be ideal to drop in to caravan for a little hobbying while on holiday, in the awning on those rainy days we often get, when this dreaded virus is under control!!!!!!
stay alert
regards
mr f
Hi Mr F,
Nice to see you again... and thanks for dropping by.
I have a passion (but not the budget) for a Narrowboat and always thought the Unimat SL would be great on the boat.
Keep my posted if you get one.
Take care
Paul,,
you should be able to replace the original schaublin es-16 collets for esx-16 collets.
Hello,
Thank you for visiting and taking the time to comment... It is funny that it was only last week that I found out that some Schaublin collets could be compatible... Now with you confirming that I will search harder for some at a reasonable price.
Take care.
Paul,,
@@TheKnacklersWorkshop no worries, I've been all over the internet about this as well. I accidently misspelled the replacement and edited my post, esx-16 should be the correct one.
Hello, can you please elaborate on if the er16 collets will work with the e16 collet chucks? I'm in a situation where I have the chuck and lathe, but only a single collet, and the e16s are impossible to get affordably. If the er16s really do work with the e16 chuck, I would be well on my way.
Thank you!
Hello,
Thanks for watching and subscribing... I have just been doing some experimenting and I think you are out of luck as the ER16 collet does not fit correctly into the collet locking ring (nut) of the original collet holder. I have seen some aftermarket ER16 collet holders on eBay here in the UK but they seem to sell for around the £150.00 mark. Sorry it is not good news.
Take care.
Paul,,
@@TheKnacklersWorkshop Have you got a link to these ER16 collet chucks? Regards
Rob
@@robs4509 Hello Rob, They were just on eBay... I have not seen them lately...
Do they still sell the 14-12mm adapters to fit the later chucks?
@@robs4509 RDG Tools in the UK seem to have some...
Sherline usa make 12 x1 chucks
Hello,
Many thanks for watching and taking the time to add some advice... I was not aware that Sherline chucks were compatible, that is good to know.
Thanks again.
Paul,,
14 mm is for Unimat 3
Yes that is correct... Thanks for watching...