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You are not getting enough quality time in your hobby shop if ...
...the entrance to your shop looks like this: [/URL] What you should see is a garage size door and a window (to the left of the door). Last Sunday I hacked my way in there. I also completely...
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Some 3-D profiling (caution photos)
Been engaged on a complex problem for the last month or so...and looks as though i will be so engaged for another 45-60 days... Customer brought a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6-C engine into the shop some time...
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40 taper collets Cheap
Two new collets, unmarked appear to be .375" and 22mm. China factory I was getting these from is no longer making them so $25 shipped. Bob Attached Thumbnails Â
View ArticleM07 is getting skipped
I have a D2 program that looks like this. It cuts a 30 degree conical section N0 set speed, feed, lube cycle, move to start position. N1 g1 x1y1z1 start coolant < move to top of conical section (or...
View ArticleFP1 X axis bevels interchangeability.
Hi all, Looking at the FP1 parts lists on Alan`s DVD I noted that some of the change direction parts for the X axis listed had dual numbers for Metric and Imperial machines. Has anybody actually used...
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Deckel Fp1 Mk3 Oil Wicks
Hi guys, I am starting to reassemble my deckel (dial) and i didnt see any wicks on the z axis way. Should it be any in the ways? Are there any other oil points with wicks? Any help will be appreciated...
View ArticlePlease post instruction manual for HENSOLDT WETZLAR centering microscope
I'm thinking about buying a used HENSOLDT WETZLAR centering scope, meant for a Deckel mill. These come in at least three types: - early, gray hammertone paint, one bulb, no swivel joint - later, gray...
View ArticleIntro and Deckel GK 21 Question
Greetings, I just joined the forum after lurking for many years. I have always marveled at the expertise on this site! I've taken Machinists courses at the local Community College but feel like a piker...
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Abene Mill Price Guidance Please
Hi, This is for sale local to me. Could those with knowledge provide an idea of the worth of this machine sight unseen other than pictures and also not powered because the utility cut power to the...
View ArticleAre my 1952 Deckel FP1 Mills Mark 1 ????
And would a FP1 Mark 4 shaping head fit on it correctly??? Thanks in advance.
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A New Deckel
I just brought this FP1 home a couple of months ago and after cleaning it up, oiling all the lube points and adding a Z axis bellows and a new X axis nut on it this is how she sits in my basement. The...
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Deckel w/Fidia control?
Another PM member recently showed me a photo of an FP2NC with a Fidia control. Would this have been original from Deckel or a retrofit? It has the standard toolchange pendant, doesn't look cobbled...
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Early Deckel FP1 shear pin broken but stuck on the shaft
Hi all. I need a bit of help here in regard to my Deckel feed shear pin broken , i beilive the remain of the shear pin is stuck on the shaft flush so the question i have is how do i turn the shaft...
View ArticleNewbie Abene VHF 3
Hi everybody. New here, 100 % hobbyist ; recently acquired a Abene VHF 3 ( 5038 ) ;besides that I own a cheap chinese lathe which does the job. Also trying to learn welding. Unfortunately the Abene ram...
View ArticleDialog Error 08 - Error in position control, X axis
My fp2NC D2 stopped mid-program with error 08. The manual describes the fault as an error in X axis position control and lists several possible causes. I restarted the machine, re-zeroed and re-ran the...
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Lights out / problem with NSV 56? (FP3NC w/ Dialog 4)
Hello, I was today doing some light milling work with the old lady (YOM 1987) when suddenly her screen went blank and nothing comes to screen (and nothing moves). Checked the usual suspect: main fuses,...
View ArticleJust spotted listing for Deckel mill plus a lathe
Looks to have an assortment of tooling also. Bakersfield, CA. Deckel mill Colchester lathe tooling lots
View ArticleWeird Wohlhaupter UP4 MT4 + TOS FN22 problem
Hi guys, Just picked up a Wohlhaupter UP4 boring head with a MT4 shank yesterday, and was so happy to get home to fit it up to my TOS FN22 (Deckel FP2 clone). To my surprise the taper on the...
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Deckel KF 2 S-3202
Hello, dear professionals. When setting up key-cutting machine Deckel KF 2 S-3202 any problems caused by the lack of documentation on the machine. In the column of the machine has three arms with...
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Rotating table stuck
I just got this rotating table. Can not find a brand name on it, but it is suposed to be maho or deckel. It seems to be stuck , it won,t rotate. Maby stuck becouse it has been not used for a couple of...
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