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Unimat 1 Basic

160100

UNIMAT 1 BASIC is a versatile machine set for anyone who wants to work creatively with wood – perfect for young beginners and experienced hobbyists alike.
Designed to be child-safe yet powerful enough for precise tasks, it’s the ideal choice for creative woodworking projects at home, in workshops, or hobby spaces.

The set is especially well-suited for free-form shaping – whether sawing, turning, sanding, or drilling. From small figures and models to decorative pieces: this is where unique, handmade creations come to life with joy.


⚙️ Setup Variants:

  • Scroll saw with child-safe short-stroke mechanism
  • Lathe (multiple configurations possible)
  • Handheld and stationary sanding machine
  • Handheld drill

For children aged 8+ – and creative adults

UNIMAT 1 BASIC is designed specifically for an easy and safe introduction to woodworking.
Children from around 8 years old can safely gain their first hands-on experience. The set also impresses adult tinkerers and model builders: the scroll saw delivers clean, accurate cuts, the lathe enables fine detail work, and the modular system adapts flexibly to any project.

Whether for aspiring young carpenters or seasoned hobbyists – UNIMAT 1 BASIC combines safety, quality, and the joy of creative woodworking.

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Functions

UNIMAT 1 jig saw

Jig Saw

The powerful jigsaw can be used with plywood, solid wood (up to 7 mm), balsa wood (20 mm), plastics and thin metal sheets. No annoying opening and clamping of the jigsaw blade when cutting windows and notches

Sanding Machine

The stationary rotating sanding disc provides the final touch to your work pieces and can sharpen your tools: from scissors to carving knives, chisels, gouges, etc. It can also be used as a hand-sander for hard-to-reach places.

Wood Lathe

The smallest lathe in the world creates elaborate pieces of turned wood. The small machine achieves an outstanding result with a distance between centers of 135 mm (extendable) and up to 50 mm diameter, while still being childproof. Candle holders, scale masts, gun barrels, doll house furniture ... all easily done.

Woodturning Variants

Faceplate Turning: The work piece is clamped on only one side using the faceplate.

Miniature Lathe: Tiny rods of wood or soft metal (up to 6 mm Ø) can be clamped with collets

Handheld Drill

For drill and engraving bits from 1 to 6 mm. Perfect for drilling at inaccessible spots and engraving.

Technical Data

Motor: 20.000 rpm, 12 VDC
Headstock: M12x1, 8 mm hole through spindle
Gear ratio: 1:5 (4,000 rpm)
Tailstock: M12x1, 15 mm quill travel
Adaptor: 110-240V/50-60Hz,14V DC, 2A

Contents Unimat 1 Basic

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The UNIMAT 1 Basic Set includes all essential components for assembling various child-friendly machine configurations – ideal for creative crafting, model building, or technical hobby projects.

Contents:

  • Machine bed (271 mm)
  • Tailstock
  • 2 × Intermediate modules
  • Gearbox
  • 12 V motor
  • 14 V safety transformer
  • Scroll saw module
  • Lathe tool rest
  • Live center
  • 2 × Sanding discs with sandpaper
  • Collets (1–6 mm)
  • Turning tool
  • Drill bit
  • Screwdriver
  • Safety goggles
  • Starter pack of working materials

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Material package

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Application examples

jig saw in action - cutting of poplar plywood

Jig saw project - propeller car

Turning of christmas trees made out of lime wood

Christmas tree - wood turning

wooden pen crafting, overview picture that contains out of 4 small pictures

Crafting of wooden pens