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    Quick change insert height

    I have a cheap 12" vernier height gauge I can set in the cross slide, turn a part, measure height to the top of the part and subtract the radius and that's the tool height. Write it down and you have i and you can still use the height gauge for other purposes. That even works on lathe ways with...
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    Quick change insert height

    One of the problems I've seen by having too little clearance between the top of the compound and the bottom of the tool holder is that a chip can get trapped under it and then your tool height is wrong, if possible, I'd remove enough so there is at least a little clearance.
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    Quick change insert height

    It depends on your lathe, on my 14" lathe, there was only about 1/8" between the top of the compound and the Accusize 250-202. I still like that Accusize holder though because it's longer and supports the tool closer to the work.
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    Quick change insert height

    Taking material off the tool post isn't going to make a difference, the problem is the distance between the lathe centerline and the top of the compound slide.
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    Granite Plate

    Not sure about your branch but you can't get into my local Fastenal, maybe requires a special pass or something, and they don't do one off sales, you need an account, frankly, it's easier to set up an account at McMaster-Carr and get it from there.
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