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    Quote Originally Posted by Anorak Bob View Post
    The tool post washer on my Douglas has an OD of 56.5mm, an ID of 32mm and is 7.3mm thick.

    BT
    @Bob thanks. With that information I can turn one up after dinner.

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    Default Locks and more

    Lock lathe tool holders, Lock slotting bar holder and to finish it off, a Lock tool post spanner.

    The cutting tool shown mounted is a forged item originating from the WAGR Midland Workshops. It is the tool I have used most often. Appropriate in a way, my Grandfather was a fitter there. The plate shown replacing the tool post washer immobilises the clapper. I made it when I cut some dovetails.

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    Here are the Chinese ones available at H&F
    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/HS...g-Tool-Holders

    Dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave J View Post
    Here are the Chinese ones available at H&F
    https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/HS...g-Tool-Holders

    Dave
    I have just ordered a couple of these to get me started, I am still on the lookout for some retro tooling to go with my retro machine.

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    Default Non Chinese Alternatives

    Should your pursuit of local tooling prove fruitless and should you have a desire to purchase something not made in China, search for holders made by Armstrong and Williams on US Ebay. Both firms made shaper specific tooling of high quality.

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    There a couple of massive Armstrong branded shaper tool holders on ebay ATM I didn't realise how big these things could get.

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    From memory, you'll only be able to fit (as an Armstrong designation) a T0S (T=tungsten, but for a shaper means no back rack) 0 is the size and S= straight.
    These will take a 1/4" tip.

    Michael

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    Hi Lama,

    Here is an Armstrong Shaper tool holder catalog, courtesy of Phil's USB Stick

    Regards
    Ray

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    Default Make your own.

    Eric, I hope you've seen some of Ray's earlier handiwork. If not, here you go -

    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/sh...ooling-146264/

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    Quote Originally Posted by lamestllama View Post
    There a couple of massive Armstrong branded shaper tool holders on ebay ATM I didn't realise how big these things could get.
    You do have to watch out because they can get big.
    I remembered this thread when I was down the shed, so I took some photos of some large tool holders I could lay my hands on. They are for my 24 inch Alba.
    In this picture one is a Lock and the other is a Nolex (made in Aus) and it has a 45mm tall shank.







    And here are some boring bars, a bit big for the Douglas, LOL



    These are the Lock spanners, so keep your eye out at markets and garage sales as most people wont know what there for.



    I bought these Indian ones about 15 years ago, and to tell you the truth, I don't see any difference in performance, after all they are only holding a small piece of HSS. If I come across more brand name ones for a reasonable price I would grab them, but I wouldn't go paying top dollar for them.



    I see Bob gave a link to Rays tool holders which turned out really nice, Bryan also made some really nice lathe tool holders by welding a side on them, and with a little change could easily be shaper tool holders. Hopefully he jumps in with a picture or a link (though I think they are in the "Your latest project" thread
    Found them
    http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/yo...ml#post1417075

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    Just looking at armstrong on Yankbay

    If you want a BIG toolholder.....

    USED ARMSTRONG TURNING TOOL HOLDER No. 7-L USA 7L | eBay

    Ewan

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ueee View Post
    Just looking at armstrong on Yankbay

    If you want a BIG toolholder.....

    USED ARMSTRONG TURNING TOOL HOLDER No. 7-L USA 7L | eBay

    Ewan

    And on special for only $191, LOL

    Dave

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