Uses for a die filer - please post photos of your die filer in use

[craniac]

I have an Oliver of Adrian that I traded for from a freind. I used to live in Adrian. Anyhow I use it sometimes to adjust the fit on small parts. Much more accurate than hand filing, especially with my limited skill set. With the overarm support you can install hacksaw blades and it becomes a mini vertical power hacksaw, also good on those small parts where the bandsaw is too threatening. It was a champ when cleaning up excess braze from an inside bore after repairing a cast iron bandsaw trunnion. Doesn't take up a lot of room. Mine came with hundreds of scroll saw blades too, though I haven't mastered the use of those.

Here's a pic showing a repair job on a Walker Turner wood lathe part.

 

[matthewsx]

I bought a bunch of die filer files when they came available but really any file will work, you just need to grind the opposite end to fit into the holder as seen in my photo above.

John

 

[verbotenwhisky]

Look up Clickspring on YouTube in the skeliton Clock build he uses a Die Filer alot.

 

[GeneT45]

Kill two with one... Build your own from castings. A goof friend (Martin Model and Pattern) sells a Die Filer.casting kit, I've had one of his kits for several years but have not gotten around to machining it yet, partly because my initial motivation has waned but also because life has interjected itself in the way. (I have no financial interest or gain)

I understand finding the files to use with these can be difficult. He sells some, but in recent conversation, I understand he came in to a new supply.

I bought a pack of files from Gary, and his casting, but I didn't really like the design of the filer, so I gave it away and went with the MLA kit. Which still needs completing. I guess I'm aging the iron to relieve stresses...

GsT

 

[GeneT45]

I used mine once....

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John

You missed your excuse to buy a shaper!

GsT

 

[Aaron_W]

I'd like one. I think they are limited in use, but would be well suited to the small things I that make.

I do have a die filer kit of castings from MLA but haven't got round to making it yet.
Ironically, I think a die filer would be useful for the kit.

 

[Weldingrod1]

I'm part way through a build converting a Milwaukee hackzall into a die filer. I'm hoping to end up with something 3DP friendly so more folks can, um, file that itch

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[ttabbal]

I had a lot of fun building the MLA die filer. I use it for lots of random things.

 

[projectnut]

I don't have a dedicated die filer, but I do have a Delta 40-1440 scroll saw built in the 1940's. I looked for a couple years for a die filer without success. At the time the prices were outrageous. I decided to purchase a Delta 40-1440 scroll saw and see if I could convert it to a die filer. Much to my surprise I found It has die filing capabilities. Delta offered a chuck to hold files, and this one just happened to have it. I've used it on several occasions and have been happy with the results. This particular model has 4 speeds from 650 SPM to 1700 SPM

Here's a link to the 1940 Delta Power Tool Catalog. The scroll saws and accessories start on page 22.

Delta Specialty/Delta Mfg. Co./Delta-Rockwell/Rockwell Intl. - Publication Reprints - Delta Power Tools 1940 Catalog Q-1 | VintageMachinery.org

Here are a couple pictures of the machine

 

[talvare]

I had a really nice Keller 1A die filer for about five years. I think I used it twice. I finally decided that the space it was consuming was more valuable to me than the machine. Someone else owns it now.

Ted