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I've been wanting a die filing machine for one of my other hobbies for a while now. I came across a smallish one on an online auction and purchased it. The seller did crate the machine, but failed to add adequate bracing and packing to keep the parts from beating up one another on the Fedex journey. The package did look ok, so accepted it, but upon inspection, the base corner, which also has one of the table supports attached, was snapped off. In retrospect, I kind of regret not contacting them to ask them to leave the machine assembled and bolt to a pallet for freight shipping, but it did mention they were experienced in shipping large items and would pack accordingly.

I contacted the seller and was given an apology and full refund, but no instructions to return it.
So, I guess could add it to the trailer of metal going to the scrap yard...or...since I have a TIG welder, I thought I might try repairing it. Based on many reviews I ordered some of the EZ Weld Tig Wire. Almost all reviews said it works well and no pre-heating is required, so why not.
Looking over the rest of the machine, the bearings could use some lube. The motor ran fine, but also could use a few drops of oil, but no vibration or clanking, just a little run-out on the shaft end to end.

The part that has the file holder looks to have been welded before as well, which was mentioned on the listing. I'll have to remove a little paint to see if it's brazing.




I contacted the seller and was given an apology and full refund, but no instructions to return it.
So, I guess could add it to the trailer of metal going to the scrap yard...or...since I have a TIG welder, I thought I might try repairing it. Based on many reviews I ordered some of the EZ Weld Tig Wire. Almost all reviews said it works well and no pre-heating is required, so why not.
Looking over the rest of the machine, the bearings could use some lube. The motor ran fine, but also could use a few drops of oil, but no vibration or clanking, just a little run-out on the shaft end to end.

The part that has the file holder looks to have been welded before as well, which was mentioned on the listing. I'll have to remove a little paint to see if it's brazing.
