Alexander master toolmaker history?

alihureiby · Feb 5, 2019

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 machine, do they make it under license from Deckel or what?

I go to tony website , lathes.co.uk and found that the old early deckel mill 1920 is supplied by Alexander? Deckel FP1 1920s Photo Essay

bcstractor · Feb 6, 2019

As in Deckel made it and Alexander were agents in the UK that sold it.

Renardiere · Feb 7, 2019

G H Alexander made Deckel products under licence in Birmingham UK to all intents Alexander products are identical to those by Deckel although fasteners tend to be imperial rather than metric.

I have heard a story, whether true or not, that prior to Second World War Deckel's Jewish senior design engineer was spirited out of Germany to work directly for Alexanders in the UK.

alihureiby · Feb 7, 2019

I found little bit Alexander history through this website
George H. Alexander Machinery

this is Alexander brochure image in 1934 that look like the machine still has Fredrich Deckel badge on

this is Alexander brochure in 1946 , they already use GHA badge name

and this is 1950 brochure, the picture shown that machine still use deckel badge on it.

So, the conclusion from that brochure seems, in 1930s, Alexander is agent in UK that like what bcstractor say above, and after WWII start in 1939, they (Alexander) start their own production in Birmingham with their own badge. But still i dont know clear about under license from any picture or brochure yet.

alihureiby · Feb 7, 2019

Renardiere said:
G H Alexander made Deckel products under licence in Birmingham UK to all intents Alexander products are identical to those by Deckel although fasteners tend to be imperial rather than metric.

I have heard a story, whether true or not, that prior to Second World War Deckel's Jewish senior design engineer was spirited out of Germany to work directly for Alexanders in the UK.

Thank you for that information, but it's quite hard to know about license right

Been looking decent mill, and have opportunity to purchase Alexander for $1000, already touch in hand, that Alexander quality is relly smooth that make me bit believing story about Deckel's senior design engineer that went to Alexander

Wait for 5 years to collecting all full decent equip workshop,
Already have Weiler primus , Myford ML8 lathe, Meddings pillar drill and other.

Renardiere · Feb 7, 2019

That 1950 Badge is actually GHA not FD the Badges look the same.

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