where can i get a replacement for this ? (metal files on chain link)

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magman36

Plastic

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Canada, Quebec

• Jul 25, 2015

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Hi Guy, i just got a request to build a new chain with with files on it, i was wondering if anybody has even seen this and any idea where i can get a replacement ?, chack out the pictures, any comment will be welcome.

 

Ries

Diamond

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Edison Washington USA

• Jul 25, 2015

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as far as I know, there were two styles of these made- the Grob style, which this looks like, had sprockets that catch the chain.
The Do-all style was smooth backed, and ran on regular bandsaw wheels.

old thread on this subject-
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-history/grob-file-chains-245255/

you might try calling Grob- they may know of an aftermarket source
Grob Band Saw Direct

 

nalambright

Cast Iron

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Arlington, TX

• Jul 25, 2015

• #3

Looks like a file band for a Grob band filer.

 

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Danny VanVoorn

Titanium

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St.Louis, Missouri, USA

• Jul 25, 2015

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magman36 said:

Hi Guy, i was wondering if anybody has even seen this and any idea where i can get a replacement ?View attachment 144508View attachment 144509View attachment 144510View attachment 144511

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Yes I have seen those, it is used on a band filing machine. Grob, DoAll and others made these in the past but are pretty much obsolete now. AFAIK it is primarily due to the NC machines having 5 axis and the EDM machines ability to burn clearance angles at the same time they make dies.
DoAll may offer re sharpening service, dunno for sure though. If you have to make that filer chain you have quite a project on you hands, and I'd be interested to see your progress.
Dan

 

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James Lederer

Hot Rolled

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Southern Wisconsin

• Jul 25, 2015

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The linked chain is a little unusual to me. I am only familliar with band files with the file segments attached to a metal band. Ebay has some.

file band doall | eBay

 

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magman36

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• Jul 25, 2015

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Thanks Diamond im going to look at that thread

 

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magman36

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• Jul 25, 2015

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thanks,i know its going to be a challenge to reproduce this chain, im gonna have to think if its Worth my trouble and if the Customer i going to pay all the time to produce it

 

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magman36

Plastic

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Canada, Quebec

• Jul 25, 2015

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just did some research on the Grob band filles and yes its exactly that so now i know what to look for and hope i can get a replacement part instead of having to make it, thanks guys!

 

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jkopel

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Seattle, Wa USA

• Aug 2, 2015

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Check with these people
Parts in stock for machine tools.

 

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GrobInc

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Grafton

• Oct 24, 2016

• #10

If you are still needing the replacement for this, we (Grob, Inc) still have quite a few file bands in stock. We may not have what you need as we stopped production decades ago, but we may have something that works. We do also have a lot of the file machine parts still available if needed. Thanks!