I asked this question a year and a half back, being my first lathe, and having just rebuilt it I got the answer to be AXA.? It was the choice for 12 and under.
I belive you could get away with BXA but others with more.knowledge can give you the.downside to that.?
If you will be transitioning to a 13" then maybe make do with BXA to avoid buying another round of tooling.
My $0.02.
-Jody
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From: Dan and Marlene Coleman <dan_marlene@...>
Date: 1/14/19 7:52 PM (GMT-06:00)
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[email protected] Subject: [atlas-craftsman IO] AXA or BXA
I want to switch QC tool posts for something I can easily find extra holders. Looking at the Aloris fit chart an AXA is called out for all Atlas lathes. It looks like a BXA would also fit. What size are you using with your 12" Atlas. I'm leaning toward the BXA because I could also transfer this tooling to my 13" lathe later. My only concern is the bulk of the tooling limiting getting close the tailstock. I am currently using surplus mini lathe tooling with the post measuring 2.5 x 2.5" with a spacer on the bottom. Thanks in advance for your input.
Dan Coleman
