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  • 20 October 2020 at 15:41 #502296
    Chris TickTock
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      Hi Guys,

      I have been looking at old posts in relation to a filing machine. Also I have looked what is available in kit form. I only have Sherline machinery and some of these kits require larger swings than I have.

      Before I can make a proper assessment can anyone put me right as to the difference between a die fiiing machine and a bench filer?

      Any other pointers appreciated.

      Regards

      Chris

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      20 October 2020 at 15:41 #10502
      Chris TickTock
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        23 October 2020 at 16:59 #502971
        D.A.Godley
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          Chris ,

           

          Have you had a look at the filing machine detailed in Vol 0. Issue 4 ( very early MEW ) .

          Its not a kit , however , it’s small as in suitable for bench top , and by the look of it , fairly simple to construct , designed by Stan Bray , so it also has pedigree! .

           

          Edited By D.A.Godley on 23/10/2020 16:59:56

          23 October 2020 at 17:21 #502975
          Chris TickTock
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            Posted by D.A.Godley on 23/10/2020 16:59:07:

            Chris ,

            Have you had a look at the filing machine detailed in Vol 0. Issue 4 ( very early MEW ) .

            Its not a kit , however , it’s small as in suitable for bench top , and by the look of it , fairly simple to construct , designed by Stan Bray , so it also has pedigree! .

            Edited By D.A.Godley on 23/10/2020 16:59:56

            Hi, yes thanks I have seen this. I am a little hesitant over whether when all said and done a bench filer is a major asset to me or not. What I have been doing is gathering as much info as possible to look at the alternatives. One thing i have come across is that the old machine files may be difficult to source. The fundamentals for a bench grinder seem simple good bushing and like a scroll saw reduce all vibration. I will come back to this when have more time.

            Chris

            23 October 2020 at 17:41 #502979
            Ady1
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              I looked at making one years ago but the lack of machine files put me off

              23 October 2020 at 18:39 #502994
              Martin Kyte
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                Hemmigway do one as a Myford attachment

                **LINK**

                regards Martin

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