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Ian S C16/09/2010 12:43:55
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Not really relevant, but 20 odd yrs ago I saw a filing machine of a different type, it had a flexable bandwith short sections of file attached, it resembled a band-saw, it was back when a lot of companies were closing, and selling off the machinery (I was looking for a lathe).  Ian S C
Axel17/09/2010 12:25:22
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Yes, Ive read about those, and been looking if such bands are still made, but found none. A diamond inpregnated band would be good for some things I belive!
Stub Mandrel17/09/2010 21:45:40
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A belt linishing machine?
 
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Axel18/09/2010 07:13:07
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Not as accurate in corners...
Ian S C18/09/2010 13:15:58
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Its a while ago but the file sections would have been about 4" long X 1/2" wide X 1/4" thick, the wheels top and bottom proberbly 18" dia, It would be used in a similar way to a linishing machine/ belt sander. The only lathe they had at the time was about 6ft between centers, with 18" chucks, in very good nick, but just a little on the large size.Ian S C
Billy Mills19/09/2010 12:12:18
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The Proxxon MBS240 mini bandsaw has a diamond blade option -needs a water drip tank for the coated blade. Not cheap but useful for miniature work.
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Alan.
Chris Trice24/09/2010 23:16:36
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I built a filing machine many years ago powered by a windscreen wiper motor. It had more than enough grunt to do what I wanted and could've broken fingers if you weren't careful. The file was a 12" long 1/4" round file supported at both ends by being pressed into two short lengths of drilled steel bar (think conrod but with a piston at both ends). The steel bars slid within blocks of brass bored to match the bar which in turn were secured to a steel surface. Power came from a hefty mains transformer. The reciprocating speed of the wiper motor was just about perfect for filing.
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