Things like that are why I said we shouldn't get rid of the lantern tool posts. I bought the AXA because it was cheap, I could get it fast, and I didn't have a complete lantern tool post, either. I'd never seen a Multifix or KDK at that time. I'd seen the BXA & CXA tool posts on the school lathes for the class I'm still taking for a few months more. IIRC, when I was in the high school class in 1973 all they had were lantern posts. I'm not doing production work, myself. Though that could change, I suppose. ;)
Even the clone Multifix tool posts are way too expensive for my budget. And so far, I'm happy with what I have, but I may make a KDK type just for giggles. If nothing else, it's more good practice for making other stuff, and it might be handy.
Bill in OKC
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On Sunday, March 6, 2022, 03:38:30 PM CST, Rick <vwrick@...> wrote:
In a home shop I see no real advantage in the Multifix, maybe in a production shop. ?The KDK looks like it sticks out too much. I recently turned a magneto backing plate that was 8” on a SB9 and had to retract the tool in very close on my AXA. I don’t see any way that would have worked with the KDK.
Bill in OKC too