All American Die Filer

[@essexmirage]

Such a nice machine, I'm tempted to have a go and make one but a simpler version 👍

[@FirebladeRX7]

I just inherited one of these from the machine graveyard at work and got it running today after re-doing the wiring. I figured it would be a good fit for my personal shop for both driving a jewler's saw blade and de-supporting parts of 3d prints (variable speed will be a help here) in addition to it's original function. I need to source a new bellow for it, there might be something on McMaster Carr that will work.

[@winstonmackelvie9069]

Dollarstore mustard accordion squeeze bottle.

[@campbellmorrison8540]

Wow what a find, gorgeous

[@robertt-cs8fe]

Thanks

[@KrisKustomPaint]

Thanks for posting this. That is a very interesting speed control method.

[@robertt-cs8fe]

Your welcome...thanks for stopping by...bob

[@KUGW]

I just bought one like that it has the light but is missing the top bar.... Do you have any pictures of the top bar holder, I want to make a replacement...

[@mikebergman1817]

That is a gorgeous machine sir!

[@robertt-cs8fe]

Thanks Mike...I've had it for quite awhile now...I'm working on the frames for the grasshopper clock this month...after band sawing, I'll use the die filer if you'd like to see the machine in action...bob

[@jorgenkarlsson9725]

I just got me a Thiel produro 111 it is the German variant of this machine picked it up today and i am looking forward to become familiar to it.

[@robertt-cs8fe]

Great stuff.

[@metalworksmachineshop]

Very nice. I just found one . Im going to do a video on it as i restore it. It has a few missing parts that I'll make . Thanks for posting this video

[@robertt-cs8fe]

Thanks a lot...have a good time...I think you'll find the machine very useful...I'm using mine a lot today as I finish the plates for the grasshopper clock...bob

[@CraigLYoung]

Glad you're back!

[@robertt-cs8fe]

thanks Craig...got some stuff I may post soon...gotta finish honey do list...I promised I would :)

[@_P0tat07_]

Cool! I’m actually rebuilding one in school as a project. It’s actually my teachers that he brought in to have a student in the maintenance class (me) restore. I need to find a replacement bellows for it, and it needs a new shaft seal for the back.

[@robertt-cs8fe]

I found a post with some info that might help you...he used a started bellows for a '38 Chevy... vintagemachinery.org/pubs/3061/15159.pdf

[@geoffhalstead1811]

I have an Excel machine and used it to make the handles for my Boxford shaper. Video and link to photos on my page. Wonderful machines to use

[@cetate93]

Do you know of a good source for files? I have my grandpa's die filer but I couldn't find any of the files it needs, just had a hacksaw chucked into it.

[@frankreinmiller848]

Just bought one, what kind of oil do you use?

[@chelstonthomas1127]

Centrifugal clutch speed control?

[@mosfet500]

Thanks Robert. I just nabbed one of these on eBay - scarce as hens teeth!

[@patrickl6866]

I have a home made die filer and am looking fr a source of the straight files for it. Any suggestions? The mounting hole is currently 1/4" but I could alter that.

[@robertt-cs8fe]

I have not bought files for some time...last time I got some really nice ones from Victor Machinery NY...bob

[@edwardburrowes4243]

Hi do you know where i can get replacement bellows? you mentioned model t what’s your source? Thanks

[@robertt-cs8fe]

It took me a bit but I found a post with the info that might help you...he used a started bellows for a '38 Chevy... vintagemachinery.org/pubs/3061/15159.pdf

[@edwardburrowes4243]

WOW thanks for all your help I never imagined that I would receive such detailed information!

[@silverbullet7434]

I've wanted one for years , but sellers want my kids and car to pay for one ,, almost,, . So I figured I'd build a kit one , or remanufacture an old table jigsaw like a delta , New clamping setup and vari speed dc motor . Even the blower on the upper arm should work. Other ways to build them too I've come up with half dozen easy builds mostly under a $100. Bucks used.

[@robertt-cs8fe]

Most scroll saws have variable speed...might be worth a look...I found mine at a tool auction...I thought it was a rusty old scroll saw...when the auctioneer called it a die filer...I had a better look,,,and won the auction...a good day...bob

[@goatmoag]

Neat.

[@chrispile3878]

Lucky guy. I love 'em, but don't have one.

[@dannyperkins4220]

I made a die filer from castings I can’t find any files. Where do you get your files

[@robertt-cs8fe]

I have not bought files for some time...last time I got some really nice ones from Victor Machinery NY.