EMCO FB2 (clone)

Hi All,

I'm fairly new here but have recently acquired an EMCO FB2 clone that is in desparate need of a good clean and service before I can press it into service. To that end, does anyone know where I can find a manual in English? I've found one in German and one in French but my command of both of these languages is somewhat lacking!

Regards,

Richard.

Richard, have look here, Also search this forum for FB2 -- lots of info available

https://groups.io/g/EmcoSuper11lathes/filessearch?p=name%2C%2C%2C20%2C1%2C0%2C0&q=FB2+Manual

FB2 manual

I have an English "handbook" for my FV-320T clone of the FB2

I don't know how well it would copy, as it appears to be based on a poor photocopy of the original Emco manual with the Emco logos "redacted" & a basic English text added in place of the German. Of the 14 A4 pages, only 6 are instructional, the rest being exploded parts diagrams.

There are no great pearls of wisdom contained in the sparse text accompanying the diagrams & there is less content overall than the German text manual available to download here.

Google Translate does a pretty good job but, unfortunately, I don't seem to be able to copy text directly from the German .pdf manual & appreciate that typing passages in long-hand is a PITA

From a servicing POV these are pretty basic manual machines - what in particular are you looking for guidance on ?

Nigel B.

There is an English manual on John F's link, but you need to join the group to be able to download it. First English manual I have seen for the FB2 - thanks John !

Richard - drop me a personal message with your e-mail address & I'll send you copy of the English 'pdf I just downloaded.

Edited By mgnbuk on 28/02/2023 13:33:14

Edited By mgnbuk on 28/02/2023 13:35:05

Hi John,

Thanks for this.

I did a search here and did find quite a bit of info, but unfortunately not a manual in English.

I tried the link but I need to be a member? Not quite sure how to do that.

Hi Nigel,

It's mainly information on disassembly and reassembly that I'm after. Perhaps service and maintenance info too.

I'll confess, I hadn't thought of Google translate! D'oh!

Edit: That's the German one I've seen so maybe I'll get busy on the keyboard

Edited By Richard Downing on 28/02/2023 13:30:00

Hi John,

Ignore that, just joined and found them,

Many thanks!

Richard.

Worth joining the Emco V10 lathe group as well -- lots of crossover from Super 11 / V10 * FB2

Hi Richard

I've sent you a PM regarding a manual for a fb2 clone if you are interested

Dave