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  • 18 February 2023 at 21:53 #634078
    vintage engineer
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      Does anyone know if a riser block was ever available for these machines?

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      18 February 2023 at 21:53 #14774
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        19 February 2023 at 09:10 #634121
        Chris Evans 6
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          I have worked a few Alexander and Deckle machines over the years but don't recall any with a riser block. Most of the machines I used where copy milling machines so maybe not a relevant answer.

          19 February 2023 at 10:04 #634127
          Phil P
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            There was a riser block made for use with the die grinding head on the Deckel FP1.
            Not 100% certain but I think the Alexander has DP gears and the Deckel has Module gears.

            fd_12.jpg

            Good luck with finding one of those !!

            I came up with a different solution when I need more headroom, and that was to make a dropper plate so the table can be attached lower on the vertical axis slide.

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            Phil

            19 February 2023 at 10:34 #634142
            DC31k
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              Posted by vintage engineer on 18/02/2023 21:53:30:

              Does anyone know if a riser block was ever available for these machines?

              Turning the head sideways is another way to create space on this style of machine.

              19 February 2023 at 11:36 #634160
              Phil P
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                Posted by DC31k on 19/02/2023 10:34:58:

                Posted by vintage engineer on 18/02/2023 21:53:30:

                Does anyone know if a riser block was ever available for these machines?

                Turning the head sideways is another way to create space on this style of machine.

                Not sure what you mean by turning the head sideways, could you elaborate please ?

                19 February 2023 at 11:41 #634161
                Dave Halford
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                  Rotate head 90deg and either mount the work to suit or end milling becomes side milling if that's OK. .

                  19 February 2023 at 17:01 #634214
                  Phil P
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                    @philp

                    Yes I see what you mean now.

                    19 February 2023 at 19:08 #634239
                    vintage engineer
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                      Ah!

                      Thank you never thought of that!

                      Posted by Phil P on 19/02/2023 10:04:17:

                      There was a riser block made for use with the die grinding head on the Deckel FP1.
                      Not 100% certain but I think the Alexander has DP gears and the Deckel has Module gears.

                      fd_12.jpg

                      Good luck with finding one of those !!

                      I came up with a different solution when I need more headroom, and that was to make a dropper plate so the table can be attached lower on the vertical axis slide.

                      pict0781.jpg

                      Phil

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