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    AXA Tool Holder(s)

    I find this interesting. Can you point me to more info on why the two dowel measurement may not work. I have only done it once, on a split bed Boley lathe with/ \ "dovetail" and it worked perfectly.
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    AXA Tool Holder(s)

    Hold the presses. Craig pointed out to me that what I have is OXA not AXA. They are available if anyone wants them.
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    AXA Tool Holder(s)

    I have two AXA 250-001 tool holders I ordered in ignorance. The Ali website pic showed the toolpost, but the number indicated the holder. These look well made and even have an inspection sticker ;-). I would part with the two for $20 and $5 shipping if you can't pick them up in Sherwood Park...
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    Tool Post Grinder

    Hi Peter: I have a Foredom with a number of hand pieces I would part with if you are interested. I am just outside Edmonton (Sherwood Park)
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    Solid Toolpost and Rear Toolpost

    Didn't see your post and question until this morning. I had not tried it before, but since you asked, I chucked up a piece of 1.5" mild steel bar and parted it off with the rear post and an insert type parting tool at a fairly high rpm and it cut beautifully without any hint of lifting or...
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    Solid Toolpost and Rear Toolpost

    I have a Aaa multifix on an old Boley split bed lathe. I have always been concerned about the small footprint on the multifix posts, but they have a good following. The toolposts I have present a much bigger footprint on the compound or solid toolpost, and I really like that. I can also drop my...
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    Solid Toolpost and Rear Toolpost

    Yup, rear parting tool and threading operations were where I expected to use the rear toolpost. I like the Rapid toolpost because it has such a large footprint. I have never had any problem with the post moving in a cut. I have bushed the inside of the center hole so it is a close fit on the...
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    Solid Toolpost and Rear Toolpost

    I think the stone is porous enough that the epoxy will not be easily separated, especially if it is a stone meant to carry fluid internally. I mocked up a system 40 years ago that copied a commercial coolant delivery system by having a washer on the face of the porous stone, the washer having a...
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    Solid Toolpost and Rear Toolpost

    The risers are solid billet. I machined them on all surfaces first. You may notice the line around the circumference partway down. This was making a bug into a feature. Since turning most of the cylinder and then reversing in the chuck would make it difficult to match the surfaces, I just make...
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    Solid Toolpost and Rear Toolpost

    Inspired by the postings of Stephan Gottswinter and Robin Renzetti I made a solid "front" toolpost, rear toolpost and rear compound slide adaption for my 14x60 Mondiale Celtic lathe. I thought it might give others some ideas. I do find that the solid toolposts give a definite advantage with the...
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