It is probably better described as shop finished rather than shop made mainly because most of the hard work has been done by andy when he designed and made the castings.
Metal lathe accessories die filer.
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The filer can be mounted on a board with the motor for portable use or permanently on a bench.
The filer can be operated with practically any 1725 r p m 1 4 h p.
The minimum requirement for making the filing machine is a lathe of nine inch or greater swing.
Payment can be made via paypal or by check.
Before finding this option available as a kit from andy lofquist at metal lathe accessories.
They really are top notch.
Metal lathe accessories makes a nice casting kit to build this die filer.
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Motor and probably even motors of less horse power.
If by check make checks payable to metal lathe accessories box 88 pine grove mills pa 16868.
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.