Toy Machine Tools

[Free Citiz]

A few years ago I attended a Machine Fair where I saw a booth promoting what looked like Toy Machine Tools. It attracted a large crowd so I didn't get the chance to go near to find out more. But what I saw was this; lathe, milling, drilling machines you could literally hold in one hand. It worked extremely well with wood and polymer material. The company is probably European. I would be greatful if anybody have any information about this or better still a web site.

Cheers,
Lim

[jans123]

Hmm... could it have been the Unimat 1 you have seen? It's a flexible "toy" that can be configured in various ways. Main colours is red and black.
Sorry have only seen pictures of them so I can't tell the actual size.
/jan

[Free Citiz]

Yes, that is it. Emco Unimat. I believe it is an Austrian make. Funny I couldn't find their website. Thanks for the lead.

Lim

[madmickiii]

HI,

http://www.hobby.uk.com/Unimatc.htm

look for cooltools, think that will send you to the website for the tool, its more for modelling apps.

Mike

[madmickiii]

http://www.thecooltool.com/

[JavaDog]

I wanted that playmat kit when I was a kid so bad...never got it though.

[Free Citiz]

Thanks Mike,

I got a reply from Emco Maier saying that they no longer carry this range in their production. They also gave me the same link you did. I wonder when the switch happen and why. Nevertheless it is still made in Austria and is still available. Great stuff. It may be a great way to introduce machine tools to kids but these machines can do serious work.

Lim