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Another dumb question
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Depends what you mean by old style. If you mean the rocker style, then no, or at least way more trouble than its worth because the insert is positioned & shaped relative to the shank so the shank needs to be horizontal. If you mean the 'block' style (right) no problem, but you may need provisions to adjust height while maintaining tool shank horizontal.
Can you? Sure, as long as there is a way to hold the tool securely. There is nothing magic about it. But you need to be able to hold your tool securely, and it takes extra steps to ensure that the elevation and rake angle are reasonable.
A picture of what you are trying to hold, and what you are trying to hold it in will help a lot
A picture of what you are trying to hold, and what you are trying to hold it in will help a lot
@Chawbeef, to address the issue that Peter raises, I've seen guys replace the rocker washer and wedge with flat stock to hold insert tooling. It seemed to work reasonably well if you can accept the compromises, and are able to reach the proper cutting height.
@mbond's comments identify the task if you decide that horizontal is too difficult.
Ironically, my new to me shaper has one of those lantern rocker style tool posts. It came with a tool holder that takes inserts. I tried it once, was not thrilled, and then switched to hss. It's possible I might one day try the inserts again, but for right now the HSS seems much better.
Chawbeef
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Thanks Pete, I have the one on the left. Guess it's called a lantern style tool post?? What would it take to change to a different tool holder like the one on the right, would that fit onto my existing cross slide??...............Daniel
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SightlessSeer
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I bought a Bostar AxA Aloris Style quick change Tool post for my Atlas and have been very happy with it. I'm not sure that it was exactly this pack, but it was a very similar one. They sell them with different combinations of tool holders, so you can choose whatever suits you best.
One thing to keep in mind is that it comes with an unfinished T-Nut. You'll have to find a way to machine it to fit your compound. You can do this entirely on your lathe if you don't have access to a milling machine, but it's isn't necessarily obvious how unless you put some thought into it. There is a video from Winky's Workshop which shows one method.
One thing to keep in mind is that it comes with an unfinished T-Nut. You'll have to find a way to machine it to fit your compound. You can do this entirely on your lathe if you don't have access to a milling machine, but it's isn't necessarily obvious how unless you put some thought into it. There is a video from Winky's Workshop which shows one method.