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Mo
#1 Posted : 20 November 2012 23:23:07

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I have been looking at Some small lathes, for turning the masts, Karl has suggested 2 lathes, The Proxxon lathe, Karl was it the D B 250 model. Would it be suitable to take the mast lengths , And the one I thought would be a good buy would be the Unimat 1 lathe, 6 in 1 tool for £277. Please can anyone help that has either of these machines.

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#2 Posted : 21 November 2012 08:59:49

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Hi Mo,

My advice would be look for second hand on e-bay or some other site if possible. Also don't pay £277 for a Unimat because you can get them much cheaper than that.

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#3 Posted : 21 November 2012 09:00:49

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The DB250 is a high quality wood turning lathe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grnucLXMrGc

Where as the Unimat 6 in 1 is just that and is much more than just a wood turning lathe, and can be expanded to do other things.

http://www.expotools.com/

As with most things, shop around..
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#4 Posted : 21 November 2012 16:51:26

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Thanks for all the help, I thought the Proxxen looked the business, but the umimat is a more versatile tool, I may opt for the unimat..

Thanks again,

Mo
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#5 Posted : 21 November 2012 20:10:34

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hi mo,I did a pic number on the unimat-1 just click on search at top of page and put in mini powertools.
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