FP1 Prices from 1973
I have finally managed to purchase an FP1 I had used before retiring, a job lot of surplus machinery went to a dealer I know well. I knew the previous owner had an archive of relevant manuals etc. I...
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Deckel project:1914 Mercer Differential Carrier (caution lots of photos)
Finished up a little project last week that had some interesting facets, so i thought the members here might like to have a look. I am doing a bit of work on the power train of a 1914 Mercer....Lots to...
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Rapid traverse lever issue with X axis Deckel FP2
Greetings, I have an older type Deckel FP2, with motor encased. After using the rapid traverse lever, the cross feed has nearly seized, it is almost impossible to turn and the regular feed will not...
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Problem with Y-axis Maho mh 600c
I´m trying to help a friend with his MH600C, the problem is that the y-axis is not reset to zero when he turns on the machine. The Y-axis just keep on sinking. There are two lamps that is glowing on...
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Deckel Optical Rotary Table model 2016
Hey All, I recently acquired an optical rotary table with the purchase of an FP1. I've been trying to dig up as much information as I can on it. I have version 1 of Alan's CD but it doesn't have any...
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Oil wicks for Deckel FP1...where can I buy the material?
So I pulled the table off of my Deckel this weekend and the little reservoir that holds oil for the wicks to the table and various other parts was just full of crap. I want to clean this out and run...
View ArticlePowering Abene VHF3 on 1phase- rotary or static converter?
Subject says it all.... Need to power an Abene VHF3 on 1phase and unsure whether to use a rotary or a static converter. No experience with either, and unsure if both need to be up sized from the motor...
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Tilting dividing head / Jaws
Hi! I recently got this nice dividing head for my G1L engraver: It was in pretty good condition, but the outside stepped jaws where missing. I just cleaned the parts and put it back together with some...
View ArticleDeckel FP2LB vs Schaublin 53
I have an opportunity to purchase a Schaublin 53. The Schaublin comes with the high speed head (6,000 rpm) and quill and a few bits of tooling (horizontal arbors, micrometer accuracy scales etc). The...
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Photos and questions on my "new" FP1
OK, first thing I have to say is WOW! This is so much more machine than anything I have owned before. I kind of bought it on a whim so have been playing catch up trying to learn as much as possible...
View ArticleFP1 Electrical Fittings
Mid to late 60s FP1. Anyone researched the electrical fittings that connect the machine to the electrical cabinet and motor to the electrical cabinet? The flex material looks like liquid tight, but I...
View Articleputting in g-codes manual...
Hi, got my Fp3a up and running after putting in parameters, but since I still have not got the operators manual I cant figure out how to put in g-codes manualy? its a dialog 11 system on it, anybody...
View ArticleWhy hasn't this FP4M on ebay sold?
This one: 1 Used Deckel Model FP 4M Universal Milling Machine | eBay Machine looks OK to me, price isn't too far out there. Been on ebay for eons. What's the problem?
View ArticleHow are Z bellows attached on an FP2?
I recently purchased a set of Z bellows from Singer. I cannot see how I attach these to my FP2. It seems like I might be missing a plate to bolt them into at the top of the column. Does anyone have a...
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Purchased Deckel FP1 - can't find manufacture date
Hello gents. I have been a long time lurker but have just recently aquired an FP1. I have tried to locate the date searching the forum but the link is broken. Any help is very much appreciated. Here...
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Purchased Deckel FP1 - can't find manufacture date
Hello gents. I have been a long time lurker but have just recently aquired an FP1. I have tried to locate the date searching the forum but the link is broken. Any help is very much appreciated. Here...
View ArticleFP2 X traversal suddenly dropping by .04mm
I took some of my first test cuts with my FP2 and I noticed that the Z is dropping when traversing the X axis. In a 20mm zone the Z drops by 0.04mm, and then it is a linear climb to ~.07mm over the...
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How to disassemble an Abene VHF3? Snow is coming, need help.
Ok, I give up. It's dark and 25 degrees out, and my plan to get the Abene VHF3 broken into its major components and lowered into the basement tonight just isn't going to happen. Snow is coming though,...
View ArticleMH 700c reference point and hydraulic problem
Hello, we have a problem with Maho MH700C. We decided to change X and Y spindles and machine was not working for 2 months. When we finally got new spindles and install them there were some problems. X...
View ArticleDeckel KF12 and parts in LA ,California
Hello all, saw this while I was looking for something else,and figured it might be of interest to someone here. Hope its worthwhile,I know nothing about Deckels other than what i've read about here....
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