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deckel model information, looking at a fp1

sam_stlouis

Cast Iron
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Aug 1, 2010
Location
missouri, USA
Is there a good resource that talks about the different models ans what they had to offer. I have searched a bit on here, but at this point am still not sure what all im looking at.

I am looking at a fp1, on the tag it says friedrich deckel munchen, fp1 2100 340741
they want 2200, does not come with any other tooling or accessories just what is in picture. Im not in a hurry, so if it is not the right mill I will pass, how often do the vertical heads come up for sale, and how much do they usually go for.
thanks
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Sam,
That's my machine, I'll let someone else answer your questions though. I will say I don't know anyone in the area that messes around with them, Kansas city area and Chicago but I know of no one in St. Louis.
Dan
 
Quite a lot of info:

Deckel FP1 Milling Machines

Vertical heads do show up on ebay etc. But it is actually very useful a a horizontal machine since the horizontal spindle moves in Y and thus you really have all the 3 axis in milling.
 
Thanks to everyone you have given me some good info. I have liked the idea of a deckel for a couple years, but since I never really see them come up for sale close to me I never did enough research.

As a home machinist and bicycle frame builder(amatuer hopeing to be professional one day) I dont need a full machine shop, but do need certain tools for what I want. I have a pretty rough bridgeport now, and thought with a deckel with vertical head I could use it for general milling, in addition to its ability to do other things, and retire my shitty old mill to a permanant proprietary setup. Without a vertical head I think I would still end up looking for a vertical head or another bridgeport. So I will need to think this one over.
Dan thats pretty funny I ask about a machine on here and you find Im asking about your machine, I will email you in a day or two after I think about it some.
thanks to everyone,
sam
 








 
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