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Home built die filer
CallMeAl:
I have been intrigued by die filers since I found out about them on this forum. I thought it would be a challenge to try to build one form scratch and it would allow me to practice my pattern making and casting, among other things. I found this photo and really like the old time looks of this bench to die filer.
I know there is a company selling castings to make a similar unit, but the fun is seeing what you can come up with on your own.
So far, I have broken out the wood lathe (something I haven't touched in a while) and the band saw and after much fiddling, gluing, sanding, and filling I have made a pattern the approximates what is in the photo. With no measurements to go by I am estimating the dimensions.
After filling the cracks with body putty and spackle and much sanding. I have my pattern primed, waxed and ready to cast:
It has been kind of a hassle to the parting lines even with all the different pieces. This has been the most elaborate casting I have attempted.
Al
dickda1:
Very nice pattern. Aluminum sand casting next?
-Dick
DaveH:
Al,
That's come out very well. :clap:
Looks great :thumbup:
DaveH
HS93:
I have been looking at this , but it depends on the postage I would only need the castings as I have a good supply of bronze at the moment,
Al, it looks like a nice project it would be nice to be able to cast things , I havent done it seence I was was at secondry school.
Peter
http://www.sc-c.com/metallathe/MLA-18.html
Re this post checked postage today and got a fast response from them unfortunatly its $118 :bang:
Peter
raynerd:
Wow, nice work Al. This is something I would definately use and have been keeping my eye out for. They look very good for filing the crossing out of clock wheels. If you ever start a production line, can I have my name first on the list for a set of castings?!! :ddb:
look forward to seeing your progress!
Chris
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