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Betnorm
8th Aug 2017, 09:39 AM
Looking to purchase a Armstrong 48 holder and bar for my shaper. If anyone can help or direct me it would be appreciated. With Regards To All, Norm McCleary

pipeclay
8th Aug 2017, 10:26 AM
There is a 48 holder on eBay at present in the US with postage it's about $160.00 US.
Have you considered making your own,I would think it would be a lot cheaper.

Betnorm
8th Aug 2017, 11:09 AM
Thank you kindly for this pointer. I have checked out the item mentioned and considering it has not got the tool bar I thought it was not value for money, especially when you add the current very high cost of postage. I am hoping that somewhere in Australia there will be one for sale. Another member has agreed to sell me a Armstrong #401 which is 50% of what I need , now for the #48. Someone? Regards Norm

lamestllama
9th Aug 2017, 02:33 PM
Betnorm has bought the Armstrong 401 I had but I am still looking for an Armstrong 40 if anybody knows of one.

Michael G
9th Aug 2017, 06:03 PM
It would help if you could post a picture or two - I wouldn't have a clue what an Armstrong #40 looks like for example. I do have this one (1/2" square shank)
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but what it is I don't know.

Michael

lamestllama
11th Aug 2017, 07:35 PM
Hi Betnorm empty your PM inbox I cant message you!

Looks like you need to go to the postoffice to collect the tool holder https://auspost.com.au/parcels-mail/track.html#/track?id=63501873246063

Poloris
14th Aug 2017, 12:56 AM
Betnorm I have 2 Armstrong toolholders one is a 40 and the other is larger.
I can't tell you the model of the bigger tool because a previous owner has skimmed about one millimeter of both sides and removed much of the marking.
Shank size is 33.3 x 15.6 x 150mm.
Not in pristine condition but a good user all the same.
$50 plus postage if you want it.
Mark

Betnorm
14th Aug 2017, 12:59 AM
Hi Mark, I would be happy to purchase either both or one, as you prefer. Regards Norm

Poloris
14th Aug 2017, 01:12 AM
Wow that was quick.
I'm only selling the larger one at this time.
I kept them because once I get more regular employment I hope to buy another shaper.
Mark

lamestllama
14th Aug 2017, 09:59 AM
I would be keen to buy the #40 If possible? How about $100?

Poloris
14th Aug 2017, 11:04 AM
OK lamestllama you got me. PM me
It may be pertinet to mention I have HSS tool steel to suit these tools that I now have little use for, I will keep a couple for lathe form tools.
4 of 5/16 x7/16 x 3"(SOLD) and 2 of 1/4 x 3/8 x3"
The brand is Armor which I have never heard of before or since.
I will sell them for $10 each
Betnorm and Lamestllama have first dibs naturally.

Betnorm
20th Aug 2017, 11:09 PM
Thanks to all who have helped so far. I am now on the hunt for another Armstrong #48 and also a T2S holder and a couple of 15/16" boring bars with square holes aprox 3/8" for cutters. Check out those rusty old things under the bench and turn them to cash while I put them to work. Regards to All. Norm

Betnorm
27th Aug 2017, 02:16 PM
Thanks to all those who have helped. I now have all the holders and bars needed for the Shaper. The refurb is finished and when I get the 15/16" cutter bars on Monday she is a goer. Have just started work on the clean up of my 1960G Lathe and hope to have it done in the next couple of weeks. Regards To All. Norm