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1964 FP2 horizontal spindle adjustment
Dear all hi, allow me to present you with my problem and ask for the forum's assistance. I am sure the problem I am facing is, most probably, trivial, but bear with me and provide your feedback if...
View ArticleHeidenhain Positip Memory
Could anyone using a Heidenhain Positip 850, 855 or 880 comment on how much memory they have and how many programs you can store? Heidenhain specs only list that you can have 9999 blocks in a program....
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Deckel GK21 remove spindle from roll attachment
Hi all- I'm a new GK21 owner and I'm trying to get my machine set up. I can't tell how I'm supposed to remove the spindle from the roll engraving attachment. It was in position when I bought the...
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FP-1 X-Axis Nut Question
Hey guys, hopefully this will be a quick and easy one. I'm replacing the X axis nut on my FP-1. I just got the new part from Singer and it's not clear to me what the purpose of the small groove going...
View ArticleFP2 First Gen possible gearbox selector issue
A little background : -Former Northern Electric ( Nortel ) Ottawa R&D dept. machine 1967 low to medium hours, great shape -We installed 2010 and all oils-grease-coolants were changed -Machine ran...
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Long Reach work
So i have posted before regarding the use of "Sandvik Capto" tooling in various situations. Thought some might enjoy seeing an example of boring work having a long reach. Machine is Deckel FP4NC. Early...
View Articleffp1 activ 1983
I need help with this one The inboard end of my FP1 cross slide bellows has come detached.Not sure how this can be re attached, can anyone please assist with this?
View ArticleDeckel FP1 Riser Owners?
I'm seeking out those of you who own a Deckel FP1 Riser, ESPECIALLY if you are in the San Francisco bay area, but even if you are elsewhere in the world. This is part of my very preliminary efforts to...
View ArticleFPI apron getting too tight?
Whats the problem here guys- the X feed screw on table has been getting more draggy. The mill has been running fine now it seems like a gib is too tight. That lock on the apron does not seem to do...
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Deckel FP1 broken shear pin. How to refit?
This Deckel is new to me and I would appreciate any help you might be able to offer me. As the title suggests I need to replace the shear pin on my FP1. It is the older model with levers rather than...
View ArticleDeckel fp1 Aktiv - missing feed
today i started my "new" fp1 aktiv up, but can't get the feed to work. and when i push the buttons and the stick there are not light in the button's either for the feed. the heidenhain dro works.
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Alexander master toolmaker history?
Hello I have opportunity to purchase Alexander master tool maker (GHA) for $1000, that is very similiar to Deckel FP1. anyone know about alexander history ? i mean how can they make really identical...
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Milling Machine, Hispano Suiza
Rare Milling Machine - tools - by owner - sale Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleAlexander Toolmaster with dividing head at G&M UK
G&M just posted a pretty good looking Toolmaster on their site. G&M Tools - Alexander Toolmaster Vertical Milling Machine, 3ph, 80207754
View Article3 ball crank handle on older FP1
I am de-rusting an older FP1. The nice 3ball handles have crank handles that spin. It appears that those handles ride in a bushing that is either pressed into the 3 ball handle or threaded in. Does...
View ArticleHeidenhain Linear Encoders problem
Good day to all. i'm new to this forum and i'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this question. the question is: i've adapted 2 linear encoders to a lathe in my work place, the encoder are...
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Second Hand wheel on X-axis Abene
Hi All, I have an Abene VHF3 mill with only 1 hand wheel for the X-axis, and worse, it's on the left side. I hoped it would have some kind of preparation on the spindle for an second hand wheel on the...
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Deckel FP3 No manual up/down
We bought a nice Deckel FP3 in the North of France in December last year It took a while to get it here but when it arrived we were very pleased with it at first It was one of the later ones with only...
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What model abene mill?
Sorry about the bad pictures I havent seen the mill in person. Had this over in the antique forum, but this might be the better place. Is it an abene and what model? Thanks Attached Thumbnails
View ArticleNeeded Deckel FP1 Riser Inside Photos
I've got a good handle on the outer dimensions, and general layout of the FP1 Riser, but hoping someone that owns one of these could provide some detailed photos of the INSIDE of the Riser. In...
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