Looking for Unimat DB 200 part

[duffy20]

Hello there, just picked a new to me Unimat DB 200 in fantastic condition. I am about to stary construction of a wood box for it. Right now I'm looking for a specific part, DB 501-8, Tension Screw for the milling/drill press support on the vertical column. M12-1. Can't find one anywhere.
Thanks

 

[Tom O]

This one?

Unimat DB SL Mini Lathe Headstock Clamping Screw, Ref # 501-8 • $19.95

UNIMAT DB SL Mini Lathe Headstock Clamping Screw, Ref # 501-8 - $19.95. FOR SALE! Unimat DB SL mini lathe headstock clamping bolt, M12 x 1 thread mount, new unused. Ship within 1-2 day of payment received. Item will be packed securely to ensure safe in shipping. To receive a combined shipping...

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[duffy20]

Yes, that's it. Unfortunately it's sold.
Thanks

 

[140mower]

Yes, that's it. Unfortunately it's sold.
Thanks

Looks like your first project is a rotary broach, so you can make the hex, the second project is the screw..... For some reason, our machines seem most happy when they are making parts and accessories for themselves......

 

[duffy20]

I suppose with the lathe and mill, it could recreate itself !

 

[gerritv]

mmn, was that missing from the machine? A standard M12-1 bolt will do but from experience the 1mm pitch is not common.
One option: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/192561668598?hash=item2cd591e1f6:g:jA0AAOSwg0FZhEER
Or more useful in the long run: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/303644391434?hash=item46b29db80a:g:J98AAOSwfP1dDPQ4, can then 'convert' a 1/2" SHCS into submission.


Glad you joined here

Gerrit

 

[duffy20]

Hi Garrit, small world ! yes, it's missing. Ive tried Fastenal (no luck) and I'm about to try a place in Bells Corners. If you happen to see it, let me know. The dividing head cleaned up real good, a coat of Rustoleum Hannertone Rosemarie did the trick !

 

[Chicken lights]

Hi Garrit, small world ! yes, it's missing. Ive tried Fastenal (no luck) and I'm about to try a place in Bells Corners. If you happen to see it, let me know. The dividing head cleaned up real good, a coat of Rustoleum Hannertone Rosemarie did the trick !
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Have you tried a Bolts Plus or Spaenour?

 

[duffy20]

Just back from Fastenal and Ottawa Fasteners, the closest they have is M12 x 1.25, close but no cigar ! I'll try your suggestions !
Thanks
SL

 

[Susquatch]

Just back from Fastenal and Ottawa Fasteners, the closest they have is M12 x 1.25, close but no cigar ! I'll try your suggestions !
Thanks
SL

I believe Fastenal will order it for you.

But I'm in the camp that says buy a slightly bigger bolt (which already has the hex head, turn the diameter down, and then single point cut new 1.0 threads on it. Fast and easy.

 

[Mcgyver]

12x1 might a challenge, mcmaster doesn't list it....and if they don't list it...good luck. He can't make one on that lathe, it doesn't do threading (not technically true...there was a threading attachment, chaser style, but they are not that common).

....but you're in luck....I was able to conjure a 12 year old memory. This guys sell unimat parts: tomstoolstore.com. Fear not, its a tool store, its a stool store. ( like a child I laughed my ass of seeing that name again......anyone remember the snowmobile magazine Sno Track....on the cover it was SNOTRACK, how disgusting.... small things amuse small minds I suppose). I dealt with him once, good guy. He's got the part for $18 US

3) Headstock Parts - Toms Tool Store

www.tomstoolstore.com

 

[jcdammeyer]

I have a Unimat DB200. I use it periodically for tiny things. I can probably clone most things for it. The plan is to eventually add an encoder and power carriage drive so it can do threading.