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When I grow up I either want to be Adam Savage or Chris from Clickspring. Actually, I'm OK being Scott, but I would enjoy hanging out with these two guys. One thing the three of us have in common is our respect for the capabilities of a die filing machine. In this video, we'll take a look at how to use the Shopsmith 18" Jigsaw as a fine stationery file. Be sure to check back for the mid-week follow-up where we'll address using abrasives on this tool for wood "filing". As mentioned, here's a link to the Shopsmith 18" Jigsaw playlist: • Shopsmith 18" Jigsaw V...
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Here are links to a few of the products I used or discussed in this video:
🛒 Here are some Shopsmith Jigsaws that are currently available on eBay: ebay.us/WD7nGf
🛒 This link will uncover files on eBay for your Shopsmith Jigsaw: ebay.us/wc6lbu
🛒 Here's a source for Swiss pattern machine files, thanks to a tip from Clickspring Chris: www.falcontool... You'll want to select from the 3300 Series, which have a 1/4" shank, and FYI; "Cut 00" is courser than "Cut 2".
🛒 My favorite 9" long T-handle "Shopsmith Toolbox" 5/32" Hex Wrench: amzn.to/3sm3NcJ
🛒 Here's the oil I use in the jigsaw oil bath: amzn.to/34VbMDK
🛒 My favorite apron, which I'm wearing in this vid: amzn.to/2SzMd8B And I have no idea where they got that photo of me for the listing.
A few helpful videos and links:
🎬 Here a short video of Clickspring Chris where he uses his filing machine: • Using A Filing Machine...
🎬 In this AWESOME video, Chris shows how he makes his own files: • Antikythera Fragment #...
🎬 Here's Adam Savage's video where he not only uses his filing machine, but he even mentions Chris' channel: • Adam Savage's One Day ...
🎬 Here's an interesting video shopping a die filing machine in action, and ironically, the guy shows how you can use it as a jigsaw! • The Amazing Die Filer ...
🎬 And don’t forget “This Old Tony! • This Old Tony's OPUS!
🔥 Clickspring Chris also wrote a short blog post about his die filing machine that has a few more tips: www.clickspring...
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