Typical X-axis (longitudinal) 400 mm, Y-axis (transverse) 200 mm, Z-axis (vertical) 400 mm.

SK40 / No. 40 Standard Taper (Early models may use Morse Taper 4, though rare for FP2).

The Deckel sub-forum often has dedicated users sharing digital copies or providing advice on locating specific versions (e.g., older lever-change vs. newer single-dial).

– This site offers two versions of the "DECKEL FP2 Operating Instructions Manual," totaling 74 pages, and describes the machine as a "UNIVERSAL TOOL MILLING AND BORING MACHINE". The available PDF files vary in size, with one being 11 MB and the other 71 MB, which may indicate higher quality scans or more pages.

Unlike modern CNCs, the FP2’s mechanical reliability depends entirely on correct manual-driven operation. The manual provides backlash compensation values, gib adjustment sequences, and a yearly inspection checklist that no online video fully replaces.

Features a more modern, squared-off casting design. Speed and feed changes are handled by large, easy-to-read square dials.

The is a legendary universal milling machine. Built by Friedrich Deckel in Munich, Germany, it remains a masterpiece of toolroom engineering. Highly prized for its versatility, precision, and compact footprint, this machine can handle complex operations that modern CNC mills struggle to replicate manually.

What (e.g., dial type or square head) is your Deckel FP2?