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  1. #1
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    Default wedge type QCTP on AL960 lathe

    Has anyone fitted a wedge type qctp to the al960.

    The AL 960 has a toolpost bolt with a shoulder to seat down onto on the top slide when screwed in.

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    To make 5/8 bolt with shoulder will not fit into the block of the QCTP.

    Would it be suitable to just make and screw in new bolt without a shoulder for the qctp.

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    Yes
    Michael

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    Thanks Micheal

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    Yea making a new bolt is par for the course.
    Gold, the colour of choice for the discerning person.

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    I fitted a BXA wedge style to my al960b. A new bolt was required. I have a vague recollection it was an M16. I will check when I'm next in the shed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by variant22 View Post
    I fitted a BXA wedge style to my al960b. A new bolt was required. I have a vague recollection it was an M16. I will check when I'm next in the shed.
    yeah its 16mm variant

    I was just thinking I might have also needed a shoulder but that wasnt going to happen with the wedge type as there is no material to take off without modding the internals that drive the wedge out.

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