MLA-18 Die Filer
Metal
Lathe Accessories makes a nice casting kit to build this Die Filer.
The casting kit
MLA-18
is very nice and the machine will make an excellent addition to the shop.
I made his Steady Rest (MLA-9) a few years ago and found the casting quality to
be fantastic and the end results easy to accomplish. So far it seems like
his kits are aimed at a home shop machinist that has a basic level of machines
and experience.
I highly recommend Andy's kits.
I have been wanting one of these ever since I saw Neil Butterfield's at a Valley Metal meeting a few years ago.
A kit dropped into my lap for a decent price and it is now off to the races!
Here is what I hope to have in a month or two (time permitting)...
The casting kit as it arrived last week (9/5/2105)...
It Lives! click here for video
Main Body 9/12/2015
Table Assembly 9/7/2015
Shaft Assembly & Bearings 9/21/2015
Rear Body Cap Added 9/20/2015
Scotch Yoke Mechanism Added 9/28/15
File Shaft 9/27/2015
Finishing and Final Assembly 10/7/2015
Die Files 10/10/2015
Moving holes... 9/26/2015