Chris TickTock | 20/10/2020 15:41:56 |
622 forum posts 46 photos | 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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D.A.Godley | 23/10/2020 16:59:07 |
120 forum posts 39 photos | 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 |
Chris TickTock | 23/10/2020 17:21:15 |
622 forum posts 46 photos | 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 |
Ady1 | 23/10/2020 17:41:58 |
![]() 5065 forum posts 734 photos | I looked at making one years ago but the lack of machine files put me off |
Martin Kyte | 23/10/2020 18:39:28 |
![]() 2721 forum posts 48 photos | Hemmigway do one as a Myford attachment regards Martin |
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