Peter Hall | 04/07/2020 09:14:58 |
115 forum posts 1 photos | Filing machine here Chris at Clickspring has a piece about it here Pete |
Michael Gilligan | 04/07/2020 09:15:49 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | Posted by Chris TickTock on 04/07/2020 08:56:11:
[…] Any one know where a filing machine like in the video can be sourced? Chris . https://mlatoolbox.com/MLA-18.html MichaelG. . Peter got there whilst I was busy tidying-up my old bookmarks ! Edited By Michael Gilligan on 04/07/2020 09:17:17 |
Chris TickTock | 04/07/2020 09:26:30 |
622 forum posts 46 photos | Posted by Peter Hall on 04/07/2020 09:14:58:
Filing machine here Chris at Clickspring has a piece about it here Pete Thanks Guys |
John Haine | 04/07/2020 09:39:33 |
5563 forum posts 322 photos | I'm fairly certain that ages ago there was an article in MEW about adapting an electric jigsaw as a filer. You could also do something similar with a nibbler I imagine. And Harold Hall described his own design. |
John Haine | 04/07/2020 09:45:17 |
5563 forum posts 322 photos | And quick Google gives lots of results too. |
Nicholas Farr | 04/07/2020 10:55:16 |
![]() 3988 forum posts 1799 photos | Hi MichaelG, thanks for the fascinating In Breguets Footsteps link, although I'm unlikely to take up clock making, but I do admire many of the clocks and the work involved that I've seen at shows, it's much to fiddly for me, I'm more of a heavier metal worker and I have enough projects on the go anyway. Regards Nick. |
Chris TickTock | 04/07/2020 19:28:34 |
622 forum posts 46 photos | Post deleted, take it to PM as suggested or move on. Edited By JasonB on 04/07/2020 19:42:46 |
Robert Butler | 04/07/2020 19:41:23 |
511 forum posts 6 photos | I think some moderation is overdue on this post! Robert Butler |
JasonB | 04/07/2020 19:43:15 |
![]() 25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles | Posts crossed Robert. |
Meunier | 04/07/2020 19:54:08 |
448 forum posts 8 photos | Posted by Michael Gilligan on 04/07/2020 08:53:00:
Absolutely inspirational ... never seen it before. MichaelG. Edited By Michael Gilligan on 04/07/2020 08:55:01 Four months work ! |
Steve Crow | 04/07/2020 20:07:18 |
429 forum posts 268 photos | Chris, I've been watching this thread with interest. I too have a Sherline lathe and mill and we have similar interests. But please, do appreciate that people on this forum have taken their valuable time to give you good advice based on years of experience. I have not seen anyone call you or your ideas "silly". Only polite encouragement and opinions. If those opinions differ from yours, don't take it as a criticism or an insult. I hope you continue to post as I've learnt a fair bit from some of the replies - as I said, we have similar equipment and interests. Please try to be less sensitive and take on board the massive reserve of knowledge this forum represents. Like yourself, I've not been in this game for too long but I've learnt a huge amount from delving into this forum. Back to the original subject. George Daniels "Watchmaking" has very informative descriptions and diagrams for crossing out wheels. He shows which files to use and in which order to get crisp corners etc. Anyway, best of luck with whatever method you choose and keep us informed. Cheers Steve |
Robert Butler | 04/07/2020 20:19:24 |
511 forum posts 6 photos | Jason, thank you, I did refer to moderation rather than Moderation but it has served the same purpose. Robert Butler |
Neil Wyatt | 04/07/2020 20:48:08 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | Hmmm. I find it sad and depressing that when I asked people to show some restraint, the immediate responses were two lengthy posts carrying on the palaver. Hopefully we can be bigger than just keeping things going in the forlorn hope that one party decides the other may have a point. Neil |
Chris TickTock | 04/07/2020 21:30:07 |
622 forum posts 46 photos | Posted by Neil Wyatt on 04/07/2020 20:48:08:
Hmmm. I find it sad and depressing that when I asked people to show some restraint, the immediate responses were two lengthy posts carrying on the palaver. Hopefully we can be bigger than just keeping things going in the forlorn hope that one party decides the other may have a point. Neil Agreed nothing more needs to be said. Chris |
Michael Gilligan | 11/07/2020 22:57:51 |
![]() 23121 forum posts 1360 photos | I am reviving this thread, to post a **LINK** https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Levin-Watchmakers-Lathe-Filing-Machine-Clock-Tool-Attachment-Filer-Die-/172822040549 The item is already sold, but it is worth a look if you are interested in building a ‘machine filling‘ attachment for a small lathe. The design is by Levin; but, given that his book is rather pricey, it’s perhaps worth studying the ebay photos whilst they are still accessible. MichaelG. Edited By Michael Gilligan on 11/07/2020 23:00:29 |
Chris TickTock | 12/07/2020 09:51:12 |
622 forum posts 46 photos | Posted by Michael Gilligan on 11/07/2020 22:57:51:
I am reviving this thread, to post a **LINK** https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Levin-Watchmakers-Lathe-Filing-Machine-Clock-Tool-Attachment-Filer-Die-/172822040549 The item is already sold, but it is worth a look if you are interested in building a ‘machine filling‘ attachment for a small lathe. The design is by Levin; but, given that his book is rather pricey, it’s perhaps worth studying the ebay photos whilst they are still accessible. MichaelG. Edited By Michael Gilligan on 11/07/2020 23:00:29 Michael, thanks for posting this, all duly noted as it is on my list of to do s. By the way what book is it from? Chris |
Chris TickTock | 12/07/2020 12:21:50 |
622 forum posts 46 photos | Update on Scroll saw adaption to cut brass. Now finished and tested it so far seems fine. What I learned was (some of it is basic but worth repeating): 1.Adapt if necessary to hold a jewelers blade 2.Get the right blade, 3.Put it in the right direction. 4 Reduce your centre table holes 5. Learn to get the right tension on the blade 6. Cutting Speed surpisingly was not as crucial as I initially thought but not too fast 500 to 750, maybe more fine 7. Work slowly. (I found the advantage of using the scroll saw was control) 8. Hold the work firmly (still thinking of ways to better hold wheel. 9. Ensure Scroll saw is not vibrating so as to cause an issue. 10. It is not essential to buy the most expensive scroll saw Chris |
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