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    Craftex b227l qctp Mounting

    Excellent, I'm going to give that a try.
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    Craftex b227l qctp Mounting

    There isn't much meat left on the top slide to put threads into, it's only 0.200". A nut on the bottom like @combustable herbage made is probably the way to go.
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    Craftex b227l qctp Mounting

    I saw that thread, I think yours is the cleanest install that I've seen out there. Did you use the 14mm stud that comes with the qctp, or did you make one? Did you fill the recess on the top side? A solid tool post is certainly on the project list as well!
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    Craftex b227l qctp Mounting

    Hi Everyone, I have a Craftex B227L that I want to mount an Accusize AXA qctp on. Of course the Craftex compounds don't have a T-slot, so a work around must be done. I've looked up videos and threads of this process which include making sleeves, new studs, welding bolts, but haven't found a...
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    EVERLAST 210 EXT TIG Welder with Accessories $1750

    @RobinHood PM sent
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    Hi from Calgary

    Ha! I started as a farm boy up North, but I've been in the city fixing airplanes for the last 20 years. I have used the lathe to make some pullers and bullets for various jobs on the planes.
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    Hi from Calgary

    Hello Everyone! Newbie to machining, currently have a Craftex B227L lathe, and last year I bought one of Tom Kitta's Rusnok Mills. Really enjoy the info in the forum, and excited to get some new skills. Cheers, Dean
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