crankshafter

Hi all.
I have a Aciera F3 on hand Is there any of you that have experience with this mill.
Produced may be in he the 60-70's. its the round style model. from pics. its looking great. comes with tilting table and slotting attachment and the price suits me

Best
CS

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steamer

CS

I have an F1. What's the collet size on the F3?
Their awesome machines...but tooling is pricey!

Dave

crankshafter

Hi steamer.
The Aciera F3 comes with R8 spindle-taper.
CS

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steamer

OH your kidding me!

GET IT!

Talk about the best of both worlds! most came with W20 or W25 spindle noses....very expensive collets even used.

Dave

Omnimill

Not used one myself but have used a similar sized universal type mill. If the price is right and it's in good condition it's a no brainer - it's an Aciera ... Lets see some pictures if you get it.

Vic.

steamer

By all means if its been taken care of and most were it should be a go! Most were though

They take care of investments like that usually. This aint no cement mixer

Dave

crankshafter

Dave
Cement mixer, yes I have one of those RF-clone mixers. The noice from it, driving me mad.
I will have a chat with the seller tomorrow.
CS
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Mosey

You are a lucky fella if you get the F3. I also have an F1 and feel great everytime I look at it or use it. (all weekend)
Enjoy!

Actually, I just ordered some Grizzly DRO's for it today. And, I figured out how to mount them without compromising the machine with holes.

Omnimill

The Aciera is supposedly a copy of the Deckel. I get to use an Alexander from time to time which is also a copy of the Deckel. The blue one at the bottom of this page is like the one I use, very nice machine.

http://www.lathes.co.uk/alexander/index.html

Vic.

steamer

Actually I envisioned a very well and truly clapped out Bridgeport covered in grinding dust and rust....but substitute the image of your choice....

Dave