Deckel FP1 Unpaint
I've had this peach colored FP1 for quite a while. FWIW I believe this to be the same peachy paint that covered another members FP3 which has since been totally redone. I wasn't that ambitious so I...
View ArticleDeckel or Clone ?
I wonder if the enclosed slotting head is a Deckel part or a Russian type clone. It is unlike the normal slotting head in many respects and looks quite poorly made, compounded by a terrible paint job....
View ArticleDeckel FP1 BLISS
Oh gosh you guys!!! I've had my FP1 for about a year now (i traded her for design work), sitting in a corner of my shop waiting for "LOVE"! Well, about 2 weeks ago I broke her down and had Big Wave...
View Articlerebuild a imperial Deckel back to metric
I bought a really nice Deckel FP2 in the UK It was missing the anglehead but as I have 4 of these laying around and the price was good that was not a dealbreaker Even when it turned out to be a...
View ArticleDeckel FP1 rear v-belt cover removal
Ok, I've looked at this a couple times and can't for the life of me figure out how the rear cover comes off. I remove the (bakelite ?) inch wheel off the back, There are 2 SHCSs on the top corners of...
View ArticleMikron WF2 WF3
I wonder if any one on the forum has an operators manual or sales catalogue for a Mikron WF2 or WF3. I have been looking at buying an WF2 but can’t find any technical stuff on the web. Apart from...
View ArticleConverting an FP2 X travel from 400mm to 500mm
I have been going through the process of ordering new leadscrew nuts for my 400mm FP2. I am wondering if anyone knows what the differences are between machines with 400mm and 500mm X travels....
View ArticleDeckel FP1 through 74cm/29" doorway - what is easiest?
I am about to purchase an FP1 which needs to go through a 74cm/29" doorway. It will be on a pallet jack, so weight is not a problem - only the doorway width is an issue. How do I easiest get it down to...
View ArticleA unique Deckel FP3
Last December i bought this fine machine but i was forced to sell it. The shipping cost was sky high and my workshop to small to fit in. This machine is a BEAST!!! ISO 50 taper and 5000kg including...
View ArticleOK. Who bought this FP1 on SF CL
This CL ad is still up in the SF Bay Area, but the machine is sold so I don't think I'm violating any forum rule. I just want to know who got it. I tried to contact the seller immediately, hoping that...
View ArticleDeckel KF2S Instruction Manual
Hello! Our company just bought a Deckel KF2S pantograph, but it came without the instructions manual. Does anyone have it and could share with us? Our e-mail geral@almi.pt Thank you so much. Best...
View ArticleMK4 vs SK40 tooling on Deckel FP1
A comment by Milacron got me to thinking about tooling and/or desirability of Deckel machines. No denying the SK40 is more popular and more tooling in general it seems, as most all the machines...
View ArticleDeckel Dialog 4 SW 3.07
Hi there, As i'm currently rewriting some eproms (bad checksum) on my NPP card I thought it would be great to update my machine to the newest available software version. Anyone knows where I can find...
View ArticleLost Collet Found - Please email me
A set of MT4 collets were sold by me to a member of this list. All but one collet delivered (It was agreed). He offered to wait till I found the one size missing. I explained it might take a long time,...
View ArticleFP1 - changing oil, what's the trick on speed gearbox?
Ok, I was able to drain the feed gearbox on the operator side of the machine (lower one), filled it with kerosene and ran it for about 5-10 minutes feeding back and forth. flushed that and filled it...
View ArticleFP1 - changing oil, what's the trick on speed gearbox?
Ok, I was able to drain the feed gearbox on the operator side of the machine (lower one), filled it with kerosene and ran it for about 5-10 minutes feeding back and forth. flushed that and filled it...
View ArticleRemoving dials on a two dial FP2
I am in the process of disassembling my two dial FP2 to clean and inspect. Things are proceeding to plan with one issue. I would like to remove the operator side panel but I cannot see how to remove...
View ArticleDeckel FP1 power feed stopped working...
The power feed stopped working when it reached the table stop, on the X axis. The Z axis spins free, so the screw is not engaged. The X screw works. It was power feeding on the X, but the Z is...
View ArticleFS 20mm Collets
I have a good selection of these in common Imperial sizes, $6.50 each, cheaper if you take a set. Chinese but have sold lots over the years no problem, full refund if not satisfied. Thanks Bob Attached...
View ArticleMystery Mill (to me, anyway) - Macut
Hi - First time on this forum, but not new to PM, mostly on the antique machinery forum. I'm hoping maybe that someone here might have some info on my new old milling machine. Anyway, I bought this...
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