Emco Unimat SL Dial indicator readout system
This is my contribution for Emco mini lathe community. System for attaching dial indicators on your Emco Unimat SL so you can dial your work precisely. Mounting process is straight forward as it shown on follwing video https://youtube.com/shorts/BOJsBawxhOs?si=WKW3GEkz8XBxoyyQ
Part orientation is shown on picture. Support (touching buildplate only) is required just for two parts it is shown on pictures too.
This build required following hardware to complete:
All screws are head cap screw unless otherwise stated!
Z-axis carriage dial holder:
5x m3x12
5x m3 nut
holder is designed for dial with 8mm sleeve
X-axis crosslide dial holder
2x m3x10
1x m3x30 (40)
3x m3 nut
1x m6x15 (30)
1x m6 nut
holder is designed for dial with mounting back plate
Crosslide dial stopper
2x M3x12
2x m3 nut
1x m6x20 (50) Hex head - head of this screw have to be faced on lathe in order to provide accurate measuring
1x m6 nut