Kinda OnT: Hobby lathe

by Hoot , Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Monday, March 05, 2012, 11:38 (4646 days ago)

"Kinda" as it will be used for firearms stuff...

Years back, there used to be a machine called a UniMat which seemed to have a pretty faithful following. They show up here and there these days but it looks as if the company is out of business.

Were they worthwhile? Is there something else in the "miniature machine shop" world a fella should look into? I can't follow in mcassill's footsteps as I just do not have the room. However, I would like the ability to turn a diameter or mill a slot on relatively small parts.

Any and all suggestions and opinions are welcome.

Thanks!