petersenj20 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 After seeing KYBOY's guillotine tool I decided it was time to make one. I have no hardy tools and figured a guillotine would work well. Along with the frame I have made the following dies: Top and bottom side cut Top and bottom 3/4" fuller Top and bottom 1/4" fuller Lower flat anvil to use with the 3/4" fuller specifically for making tong hinge transitions I tried all but the flat and fuller together. They worked fine except I need to weld the strike pins better. Plus my son can do the grunt work for me. I would like to see what dies people have made for theirs. I have a couple ideas for more, but would like help. I have seen a few on the site, but not a whole bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersenj20 Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 I snapped a couple pics. Sorry for the quality but what can ya do? I want to make a V groove die for tong jaws, and a length wise fuller for knife "blood groove" fullers. I used the 3/4" fullers last night to draw the reins on a set of tongs I have been working on. It worked nicely except for the strike button weld broke. I have a better idea to fix. The side cutter will be a life saver. I cut 3/4" square in one heat and was still at forging temp. Better than having to quench and take to the bandsaw and start over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernforge Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I couldnt help but notice that the dies aren't above the top of the side pieces. Isnt that a problem in using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I am building one of these for myself today and after seeing your photos I am simplifying the build. Thanks for posting. Pics to follow. Steeler. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petersenj20 Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Wow. Looking back, these really are crappy pictures! I couldnt help but notice that the dies aren't above the top of the side pieces. Isnt that a problem in using it? I have welded strike buttons to the top of the die. Works fine. I am building one of these for myself today and after seeing your photos I am simplifying the build. Thanks for posting. Pics to follow. Steeler. I got the same idea from someone on this site. Sorry I can't give props. Snowed in today. I'm gonna try to get a couple more dies made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkb8tbi Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Another suggestion for guillotine is a necking down tool for pipe. I have two sizes in same pair of dies. One inch and half inch squares cut on the diamond and rounded edges like a fuller. Pick sizes to fit your needs. Works much better than straight fullers because it supports pipe from flattening out. Faster too, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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