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    Default Zinken Italiana

    This is my first posting on this forum, so here's hoping for some beginner's luck!
    Down at the Canberra Railway Museum, we have a 3in1 Saw/Thicknesser/ Spindle Moulder, made by Zinken Italiana. Model type is mia6.
    The fellow who originally got this thing has unfortunately gone on to that big workshop in the sky and we can't find any sort of manual for it.
    It's quite a complicated bit of kit. This evening, I tried for about an hour to work out how to get the thicknesser blades off for sharpening, but was in danger of having a floor full of bits if I went too far. Even the saw blade seems to be a nightmare to remove.
    It also comes with all sorts of attachments, but without some sort of manual, we don't have a clue what they do.
    I've tried an internet search on this mob and nothing came up, so I presume they're no longer in the game.
    Is there any chance someone out there might have access to a manual?
    If we can't work it out, it looks like we might be better to start from scratch.
    Thanks in anticipation,
    Bob

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    Bob,
    welcome aboard, can't say I've heard of the brand. If no one has a manual you may want to post some close up photos of the problem areas, we may be able to help you suss things out that way.

    Mick
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    tomorrow you will have paid for it and not have it."

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    It's a longshot, but PDF files are available here, if it is the right machine
    http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4401142.html
    Stupidity kills. Absolute stupidity kills absolutely.

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    Burn was right about this site. It's bloody amazing!
    That's the machine, Iain. Thanks VERY much for the lead. I'll have to spend a few hours poring over the papers to see how much use they actually are, but it's a great start.
    I still think we'll need either a manual or someone who's really cluey about this sort of equipment who might be willing to come to the Museum and see if they can work out what all the attachments do.
    Thanks again.
    Cheers, Bob

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    Default Zinken Mia6 Manual

    Down at the Canberra Railway Museum, we have a 3in1 Saw/Thicknesser/ Spindle Moulder, made by Zinken Italiana. Model type is mia6.

    Hey Bob,
    I am the proud owner of a Zinken Mia6 and I'm still working here on earth.

    I have the manual you were looking for, in fact I have my machine for sale. I bought it in 1984 and have used it on many projects.

    If you are still in need, maybe we can figure out how to get all 40 pages to you.

    GeorgeLF

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    Default Zinken MIA-6

    Hi George
    How much do you ask for the MIA-6 Machine?
    Is the manufature still making this machine?
    Is there any dearler in North American selling this machine?

    Thank!

    PC

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    Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeLF View Post
    Down at the Canberra Railway Museum, we have a 3in1 Saw/Thicknesser/ Spindle Moulder, made by Zinken Italiana. Model type is mia6.

    Hey Bob,
    I am the proud owner of a Zinken Mia6 and I'm still working here on earth.

    I have the manual you were looking for, in fact I have my machine for sale. I bought it in 1984 and have used it on many projects.

    If you are still in need, maybe we can figure out how to get all 40 pages to you.

    GeorgeLF
    George, that thread is more than a year old and Bob hasn't been on the forum since January this year.
    If you want to contact Bob direct, you try sending him an email, just click on his user name and you will see the option.

    Welcome to the forum

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    Default Zinken MIA 6

    Good Day
    Have you got the manaul for the Mia 6?
    Also do you know any place still selling this machine and parts?


    PC

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    Default Zinken Mia6

    Hallo Bob,

    I also have a problem with a mia6. But maybe I can solve yours. The father of my wife has one and I'm shure, he will also have a manual. Are you still searching for?

    If not maybe it's my chance. In our mia6 the switch between saw and thicknesser is defect. If this part ist still OK in your machine and you are not interested in the machine any more maybe you'll sell the part (if you can get it out)?

    Best regards Wolfgang Dick
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Hall View Post
    This is my first posting on this forum, so here's hoping for some beginner's luck!
    Down at the Canberra Railway Museum, we have a 3in1 Saw/Thicknesser/ Spindle Moulder, made by Zinken Italiana. Model type is mia6.
    The fellow who originally got this thing has unfortunately gone on to that big workshop in the sky and we can't find any sort of manual for it.
    It's quite a complicated bit of kit. This evening, I tried for about an hour to work out how to get the thicknesser blades off for sharpening, but was in danger of having a floor full of bits if I went too far. Even the saw blade seems to be a nightmare to remove.
    It also comes with all sorts of attachments, but without some sort of manual, we don't have a clue what they do.
    I've tried an internet search on this mob and nothing came up, so I presume they're no longer in the game.
    Is there any chance someone out there might have access to a manual?
    If we can't work it out, it looks like we might be better to start from scratch.
    Thanks in anticipation,
    Bob

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    I have a mia 6, I believe they are all similar, excepting size I do have a manual, if still wanted

    Can scan and e-mail.
    Last edited by David biddle; 15th January 2009 at 11:10 PM. Reason: Add

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    Default zinken 21

    I have photocopied the pages from the user manual for my zinken 21.

    Lost the thread for the guy who wanted a copy. Anyone need a copy?

    After much research, I have finally got the bits put back into working order.

    merlin12

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    Default Zinken Mio6

    Quote Originally Posted by David biddle View Post
    I have a mia 6, I believe they are all similar, excepting size I do have a manual, if still wanted

    Can scan and e-mail.



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    Default zinken mia6

    G`day to all
    I have just bought one of these machines from Ebay and there is no instruction manual to show me where the bits and pieces go.
    This is my first posting and hope I am sucessful in someone replying and able to help me.
    If any of the members who posted with regards to this machine, could contact me I would be forever grateful.
    Good luck to all TTprof

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    David, I wonder if you are still around as I would sure like a copy of the Mia6 and am prepared to pay for your trouble

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    I would like to buy an used Zinken Mia 6. Do you have any information about this? Thank you!

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