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Digest Number 97


Robert Streimikes
 

Hi Jason,
Not sure how big a hurry you are in but since this is a hobby group I will assume you are in it for the fun of it and recommend you consider making a quick change toolpost of your own. The pattern I am recommending is usually know as "Mert's toolpost" in 7X10/12 circles, although it is not new with him and indeed there is a commercial toolpost out there that uses the same concept with the addition of angular indexing . See:

and various references to "merts toolpost". These things are dooable at the rookie level and you will learn a bunch making one. Please note, you can make one of these without a mill but you will need a 4 jaw chuck (a much better use for hard to come by dollars since the stock tool post is quite usable and easly replicated you you want to change tooling quickly.) I made mine from 1.125 dia steel shaft and 1X1-1/2 hot rolled steel bar.
Regards
Bob

Date: Mon, 07 Apr 2003 17:47:07 -0000
From: "jvswan" <jason@...>
Subject: QCTP question

Hi:

I've just joined the list and I have found many comments touting the benefits of a quick change tool post. Being on a limited budget, though, I was wondering if the model sold by Harbor Freight (
Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42806) is worth the $85. Has anyone tried the set? Any problems? It appears to come with some great attacments and tools. I hate to do things on the cheap, but there are other tools I need, and money is limited. Any comments or suggestions would be really appreciated.

Thanks,

Jason Swan