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Aadrian replied to the thread Deckel FP1 copy issues.If all else fails, get a bigger hammer. Glad your sorted, looks like you've a major refurbishment on your hands with that machine and...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Deckel FP1 copy issues.To press out or pull out, that is the question. I can’t see any problem pressing out the sleeve as long as you take care and support the...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.Thank you Ross for the detailed reply very thorough as usual. We are on the same wavelength, after fiddling with the jib clearance I...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Deckel FP1 copy issues.Assuming you have a similar draw bar to standard, one method of removing the adapter would be to remove the draw bar retaining pin shown...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.I just think as the difference is small between up and down with an even resistance, i.e its not a case of sticking and then getting...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.Hello Peter I checked the nut and leadscrew by taking the weight off the carriage assembly. All turned freely and smoothly from the...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.Thank you for that information, useful to know. Major down side of re-scraping would be having to completely dismantle the machine...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.No doubt the scraping on the ways will be worn on a forty year plus machine and the depth nothing like it left the factory. At least on...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.Aye Aye Captain, tiver me shimbers.
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.I started using ISO68 for lubricating the ways which I use on my FP1 without any problems. I then tried slipway oil and think there was...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Adjusting Z Axis Jib.Hello Ross The ways are dovetail which considering the combined weight of the Z axis assembly a bit of a design compromise. I would...
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AI would like some general advice on adjusting a Z axis jib on a Mikron WF1 and what to do if you think the table is hard to raise and...
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Aadrian replied to the thread deckel fp1 table/leadscrew removal.The end of the shaft does not look right, the hole and it's surrounding area has clearly been got at, with file marks down the shaft and...
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Aadrian replied to the thread Mikron WF2.I have finally finished restoring my WF1 which has taken the last three years off and on and will start using it. I expect there will be...
