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Project Machine? Sad WMW Deckel-form Mill
Hi guys, I'm still looking for a quality mill and lathe, and if I bump into a big shaper ... I am going to The Big City again soon. So this WMW Heckert comes up for sale, through an agent type guy who...
View ArticleMaho 400W with CNC332 control stuck in Z
Hello everyone. Hope some of you can help Me. My Maho 400W did a alarm after I had homed the machine in Z. But not in X and Y. There for I had to turn the machine off in Z home. Does anyone know how I...
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Advice sought on Rambaudi V-2
I am looking at the machine below which is described by owner as a perfect condition, rock-solid veritcal mill, 5 hp that takes R-8 collets. Power X and Z, 12x50, "new" DRO. My old Bpt lost power feed...
View ArticleStiff low high table lever
My deckel FP1 as two lower levers on the right side, to operate the X & Z axis, the front one nearest the table as two positions, but it is stiff to move? If I loosen the case it go's easy! Take it...
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Deckel FP1 quill lever repair help.
As you can see the shaft is a mess, I need to know what size the splines are & type of tool to make a new one. Rob Attached Thumbnails  Â
View ArticleAbene X Axis Nut Adjustment
Hi All, My 1966 Abene VHF-2B has about .045 backlash in the X... I have a manual but cannot find the procedure for adjustment. When I tighten the outboard (end) nut until snug with the 4 button head...
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My new Deckel FP1!
Hi Guys, this is my first post to your forum. I am the proud owner of a new (to me) Deckel FP1. Powered table (Y and Z), manual X (head). DRO on X and Y. The mill looks to be in great condition. I have...
View ArticleDeckel FP2L... What's the design philosophy?
Hi guys, A few months ago I posted a poor pic of an FP2L. Last week I took a trip to the Big City and had a look at it in person. The dealer has had it quite a while and is so keen to sell it, they...
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The FP3NC rebuild continues (large file, lots of photos)
It has been some time since i posted about the rebuild of my FP3NC "flip head". I have been working pretty steady since the last posting....mostly after work in the evenings i can work in an hour or...
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question on wiring for a 1955 Deckel FP1
Hello all, new user here :) I'm Jochem, a self employed metal worker (welding, machining, shaping etc) from the Netherlands. Been browsing this site since i bought an old lathe a while back. This...
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Another deckel wiring problem.
I just got this deckel fp1 from an auction at CBA, brazilian aluminium company and im having trouble getting it to start. It is in my garage, 220v and there is 2 wires loose in the motor case. When i...
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Another toolroom type mill - anyone know the manufacturer?
I recently acquired this machine locally. I cannot find anything like a maker's mark. It appears well made, it's in excellent condition. Came with the vertical head, high speed vertical head and...
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Porsche 911 Engine Machine Work
A little bit of German work for a German machine.I did this job about a year ago. Attached Thumbnails  Â
View ArticleAciera F3V
Hello Forum I got an Aciera F3V milling machine. Unfortunately theres something wrong with the electrical system. Theres no power on the control panel. Does someone have a wiring diagram of this type...
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Alzmetall AB35 HST 1977 Drill press
Hi I'm new here looks like a good forum with vast amounts of knowledge I have just bought a used Alzmetall Drill press and it works but is in a mess it clearly hasn't been taken good care of, something...
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What's this?
Bought this in a job lot, told it is for my deckel, can you tel me how to fit it, and what its for, I think it is for drilling holes centre, as you can see the inserts go in the end & they are...
View ArticleEMO 2013 - Pictures
As promised here are the pictures: Emo 2013 Hannover I think I got pictures from all the requested booths. SIP is bought by the Starrag group. Picture 18 shows the machine that was run the hardest at...
View ArticleAciera F5 CNC Pros & Cons
I have an opportunity to get a Aciera F5 CNC. Didn't find much in a search re: pros and cons of the full CNC model. Main thing I can see is there is apparently zero manual control. I'd appreciate...
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Deckel fp1 Auto feed tear down
I am finishing the disassembly on my deckel fp1, so far i was able to tear down most os the parts, but i am having a trouble with de auto feed lever. The problem is, there is a guide pin at the base so...
View ArticleDeckel FP4 - What is the reason for lowering the vertical head ?
And does the vertical head derive it's power from gearing in the upper ram when in normal position and then from the horizontal spindle when in lower position ? Under what circumstance would one want...
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