EMCO FB2 (clone)

[Richard DowningParticipant @richarddowning46069]

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 DowningParticipant @richarddowning46069]

[JohnFParticipant @johnf59703]

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

[mgnbukParticipant @mgnbuk]

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

[Richard DowningParticipant @richarddowning46069]

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.

[Richard DowningParticipant @richarddowning46069]

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

[Richard DowningParticipant @richarddowning46069]

Posted by Richard Downing on 28/02/2023 13:26:35:

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 John,

Ignore that, just joined and found them,

Many thanks!

Richard.

[JohnFParticipant @johnf59703]

Posted by Richard Downing on 28/02/2023 13:34:39:

Posted by Richard Downing on 28/02/2023 13:26:35:

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 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

[iNfParticipant @inf]

Hi Richard

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

Dave

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