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16th Aug 2013, 03:02 PM #1Golden Member
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quick changing tool post recommendation
i'm in the market for my 10" swing lathe . but there is so many in the market . would love to hear from you guy . which one to choose , quality wise and value wise
cheers
Peter
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16th Aug 2013, 07:05 PM #2
I am warming to the idea of a QCTP now. Watching Keith Fenner videos has shown me how much they can speed up your work. My research says that the wedge type is a bit better than the piston type. Then there is the Dickson. Unfortunately the cost of a QCTP to fit a 16" swing lathe is prohibitive to say the least. Therefore I am going to have to make one. I have not had much success at all finding plans to make a wedge type. I shall keep looking. It will be some time before I am ready to make it.
Dean
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16th Aug 2013, 07:43 PM #3Philomath in training
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I have an Aloris QCTP (wedge type) I got it after using one at work and decided that they were great. The other benefit is that you don't have to worry about keeping sets of shims around the place.
The main types seem to be the Aloris style (either wedge or piston), the multfix type or the dickson type. All have their fans but one of the reasons I went for the Aloris type was that the holders are easier to make up at home. As that is one thing that you will want more and more of, I would suggest it is as good a reason as any to go this way.
Michael
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16th Aug 2013, 08:05 PM #4
Ebay
Hi
This seller has them, but not sure if he ships to here ? The advert is somewhat contradictory ! He states will ship to US only but has international postage rates listed
Quick Change Tool Post 8 PC SET NEW Fits Aloris | eBay
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16th Aug 2013, 08:43 PM #5
I will need a CXA for my lathe. The price for an Aloris QCTP with 4 holders I just found on the net was a touch under $US1000 .
Mike the QCTP in your link looks like a BXA which wont suit either Peter's lathe or mine LOL.
Dean
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16th Aug 2013, 09:09 PM #6Philomath in training
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Ebay has second hand Aloris QCTP in the CXA sizes for around half that.
Second hand has always worked out for me but I have heard of some people who have had problems.
However, sellers like CTC , Shars and others have knock offs for less again.
Michael
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16th Aug 2013, 09:20 PM #7Most Valued Member
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I have making a multiflex on my "if I even get to the bottom of my todolist" list
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16th Aug 2013, 10:35 PM #9Philomath in training
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A third?
shars.com
A quarter?
QUICK CHANGE TOOLPOST SET (6PCS) - WEDGE TYPE
Enco - Guaranteed Lowest Prices on Machinery, Tools and Shop Supplies
A seventh?
NEW 6pc Quick Change Lathe Wedge Tool Post SET 200 Series BXA Size | eBay
- A BXA version, but the seller probably has CXA if you ask.
(running out of fractions here)
Michael
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16th Aug 2013, 11:39 PM #10
Thanks for the links Michael.
CTC is $385 including freight.
Enco I didn't check
Tools4Cheap website about $600 for imported CXA. Nothing on their Ebay Store in CXA.
As I have said, It will be some time before I am ready to make it and that also applies to buying it.
Concrete for the base of the lathe is a first priority.
Dean
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16th Aug 2013, 11:43 PM #11
I do have to admit that I have spent all my money for now.
This week I took possession of a pair of Ascension speakers which cost almost as much as the mill. Its the first real money I have spent on HiFi for years and was easily worth it.
Now I have to start saving again.
Dean
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17th Aug 2013, 12:22 AM #12
Hi Peter,
If i bought mine again i would get a new or second hand aloris wedge type post, and holders probably from tools for cheap. The one i have is a BXA wedge type from CDCO, the quality is crap, it works ok now that i have replaced the central bush, it had huge backlash before i did that. The tools for cheap holders may be twice the price of Fanks but they are at least twice as good....There is a pic comparison here http://www.woodworkforums.com/f65/yo...ml#post1652568
Cheers,
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17th Aug 2013, 01:50 AM #13Most Valued Member
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17th Aug 2013, 07:34 AM #14
Hi Guys,
I'm also wanting a QCT for my Myford but people want silly money for them ! So I've started collecting material to build one. The one that I like the look of is
the "Stevenson" wedge type. I found the drawings on the net. I don't remember exactly where. Anyway I've attached some pictures/drawings.
I hope they are useful.
Regards:
BaronJ.
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17th Aug 2013, 08:20 AM #15Philomath in training
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John has got a good reputation so it should be a workable design. From the size it looks like it has been designed for a Myford sized machine, so you might have to think carefully about scaling it. This design (like the Dickson post) has the draw back that a spanner is required to change tools. I prefer a tool free post although if you are scaling up there might then be room for a lever & knob arrangement.
Michael
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