Alexander/Deckel Milling Machine

[vintage engineerParticipant @vintageengineer]

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

[vintage engineerParticipant @vintageengineer]

[Chris Evans 6Participant @chrisevans6]

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.

[Phil PParticipant @philp]

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.

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.

Phil

[DC31kParticipant @dc31k]

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.

[Phil PParticipant @philp]

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 ?

[Dave HalfordParticipant @davehalford22513]

Rotate head 90deg and either mount the work to suit or end milling becomes side milling if that's OK. .

[Phil PParticipant @philp]

Yes I see what you mean now.

[vintage engineerParticipant @vintageengineer]

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.

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.

Phil

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