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Hi heres a few more pics to help clarify on what i ight have.

It came with a 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8

6, 10, 12, 16 mm

there are threads in the collet which i believe reflect the collet size for each bit.

Understood about the fitting the collet holder to the stem first unfortunately ive now found out that i have two thread systems with my chuks and holders. I have metric m10 1.5 alan key rod with the machine which fits my new facing end mill but doesnt fit any of my other collet holder chuck, and slottin chuck.

so if any one knows the correct thread size id appreciate a link. see pics below its 210mm long.im guessing 3/8 16?

The collet holder maker is Shin Yain

Hi Im new to milling wondered if anyone knew or had a link to what i think is missing from this carboot find Eclipse mag stand. I think it just needs a connector for the indicator but cant seem to findany thing onine. The horizontal hole is 6.3mm 1/4" . Ive use Mitutoyo indicators.

Hi Im new to milling and have bought this fb2. The collet and collect chuck that came with the machine seems to correspond but when I tighten the arbour/ chuck the 6mm collet and 6mm endmill are still loose, does anyone have advice where i might be going wrong?

the colets i recieved are a mix of imprial and metric.

If I need to buy a different type of collet chuck can anyone reccomend sutable? I did think about just going to Morse taper 2 style to add height but for now Id rather use what i have as money keeps flying out for other needed equipment.

thanks Jason I got there eventually.

Mouse

Thanks for the info unfortunately re the Emco 8.4 Iathe i dont speak German. Does anyone know where I might be able to pick up the manual in English? (i already have the pars list).

thx again

Mouse

Hi Im trying to track down manuals for my Emco Fb2 Mill and Emco 8.4 lathe.

Would any of you have a copy or know wher i could get one in English?

Many thanks

Thanks Jason I will send pics shortly of the extras.

Thanks Clive thats very helpful.

Dear Nigel, thank you for your thorough reply and yes I also bought a Emco 8.4 lathe with the FB2. It has an issue with the faster feed rate speed for the main screw (it doesnt seem to stay in position when pulled out. I was hoping I might address that when I get more time and use your members advice too. Both machine are still in my Landrover whilst I arrange an engine hoist to remove and install in the workshop. I think I got an absolute bargin on the two but I still need to spend more time assessing once theyre installed.

Re work that varies depending on what job im working on the next project requires a some kind of revolving head for a clients piece of sculpture. I have ideas and need both machine to make it happen. I will definitely pic up the books you suggested Ive been watching Blondihacks Phil Vandelay and Stefan Gotteswinter on YT plus Ive joined to a yearly subscription of your magazine to see what youre all about. Looking forward to delving into a more precise parameter world to what im used to.

Also the vice it came with is poor any thoughts on my previous question?

Hi Ive just joined and signed to a subscription after buying and Emco FB2. Id like some advice on which vice and milling cutters I should go for. I want a vice that will be accurate not super high end but wont be something I become frustrated bye in a year or two?

Same with the milling cutters. decent quality that will last but not breaking the bank.

For cutters I was thinking surface, end chamfer, 2 and 4 flute to get me going?

I know that might seem vague but hopefully some of you pros can advise.

Places to buy and links are also really useful to this newbie.

I build artist work so the jobs would be quite varied and for the initial part I will just be learning the basics.

With thanks