Re: atlas 10" quick change tool post
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Mine is the wedge style, as that was what my school was using on their larger lathes, though BXA & CXA sizes. I'm told the piston style doesn't grip as well, but you couldn't prove it by me.?
It is a good idea to also have the lantern or American style tool post and an assortment of toolholders for that, as well. They will do things the AXA style won't do as well, and the AXA style does some things the lantern style doesn't? do as well. I can't see where having a 4-way block tool holder would hurt anything, either. :)?
Of course, I'm? a toolohaulic, so might not be the best model...
Bill in OKC?
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On Monday, October 21, 2024 at 09:42:03 AM CDT, Jon Elson <elson@...> wrote:
On 10/21/24 08:26, Bill in OKC too via
groups.io wrote:
I put an AXA clone on my TH42 some years ago. Works well.
Got mine from Amazon for $130, but they've gone up in
price since then. By quite a bit.?
I second this.? I got a Phase-II brand clone of the Aloris-style
toolpost, and it was a HUGE improvement in both rigidity and
repeatability.? You could take the tool (with the holder) off,
swap to another tool, and then put it back exactly.
These come in wedge and piston styles.? I had the piston style
one on my Atlas, and it was fine.? I now have a wedge style on my
15" Sheldon lathe, and it is fine, too.? Usually the wedge types
are more expensive.
Jon
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Bill in OKC too