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Walleyhoppers! Who Needs Em

Hi All, Warning! there are images of off piste British quality machine tools on this thread. I had decided to put together a compensator shaft assembly for a Vintage Bentley of the 1920`s. In my...

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Interesting helical slotting job

I am making a 1/16 scale model of a Pollit & Wigzell mill engine, the barring engine has a helical quick release clutch on the output shaft. I set the Alexander up with a universal dividing head...

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Ross - How's it coming on the Canadian Deckel Flip Head ?

Shipped yet ? Got it yet ? Run it yet ? Inquiring minds want to know.. ;)

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Heidenhain new DRO point of interest... "installation manual" is in 21...

On the ND780 anyway, you now get no printed operations manual in any language ! Yes, the operations manual is in the control itself and yes you can download it and print one....but I'd still prefer a...

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Power draw bar for Deckels questions, Available / Suitable?

This mainly refers to aftermarket "Impact wrench" style power draw bars, I haven´t seen any hydraulic that would be likely to fit the FP4 vertical head ISO 40. Searching and reading other threads...

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Deckel electrical box 'on off' switch plate and knob...anyone got one for sale ?

Just the black plate and red knob only... Attached Thumbnails  

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I need a photo of what the universal table 3 speed gearbox knob plate looks...

Aluminum round plate that is glued in the black turn knob for gear changes. I can get a new plate from Singer but unlike most of their parts, the price is nuts (40 euro I think) for such a simple...

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Deckel FP4M trouble with rapids in Z

I had a customer inspecting the FP4M I have for sale richt now When we tested it all was fine But with the customer the Z-axe rapids up failed:confused::scratchchin: It went up but not fast enough and...

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Maho 600 manual milling machines for sale

Just wanted to mention that I posted 2 Maho manual milling machines in the "commerce section" machines for sale. I made a mistake and posted them there instead of the for sale section in this this...

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FP2NC head variant?

Hello, Long time since I joined and posted last time - been busy creating some kids. I have the opportinity to buy a Deckel Fp2 NC with a bust Dialog control. What intrigues me is a (the) photo I have...

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1998 Mori Sl35

Hi I am looking at a 1998 SL35 Mori Seiki with Fanuc 15T control. The unit is supposed to have an issue with the spindle in that it will not stop, power is not on the machine as yet, so cannot confirm....

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Ferrari Cam Repair alla Deckel

Doing a little project in the shop that i thought some here might find of interest.... Here is the problem: Have a Ferrari 250"California Spyder" in the shop....initial problem is that the engine had...

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Sixis 103 with Dana controle

Hello all I recently bought a Sixis 103 Just from a tiny real bad picture I hope to get it in next week The seller says it has a Dana control And also it stood unused for about 6 years So not a running...

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FP4 Z bellow

Today was little x-mas with a package delivered to the doorstep... (contrary to the day of paying it) But it will be very nice to have it in place. I´ll update as soon as I had a chance to mount it....

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Deckel universal table encoder - Anyone know the model ? (ROD, RON no. ??)

For purposes of entering encoder specs into parameters of a readout that will display angles.

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Cleaning instruction Heidenhain scales here:

Found this site while researching Heidenhain scales - maintenance tips for Caterpillar crew - lots of info about fi cleaning Heidenhain glass scales: Electrician Modules Free for all, enjoy! Cheers,...

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Where can I find the Deckeldapter studding

Hi All, I tried to find the post by milacron where I remember he mentioned having a length of studding machined with the Deckel buttres thread. I couldn`t find it but had a laugh at my first posts on...

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Need help removing Abene spindle

Has anybody removed one of these before? (pm sent mr wilcox) Ive a section of a spindle but it seems to be a bit different on my machine. The question I have is does this central collar screw or push...

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Deckel Dialog3 postprocessor for Mastercam9 Swedish here:

In case someone is looking for a postprocessor for Deckel FPXNC Dialog3 for Mastercam, it can be found in the attachment down here: deckel postprocessor dialog3 mastercam 9 Swedish.zip The...

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Rigging and Transporting an FP2NC - one bar?

Hello So I have bought and paid an FP2NC from a nice guy who has used it for 12 years to build the most intricate small steam engines. Today, we made the prepping for transport, hauling the machine out...

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