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CT089 Lathe Quick Change tool post?
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An AXA size post might be fine. A BXA might be too tall You will have to measure the heights to be sure.
I use an AXA on my 12x37.
accusizetools.com
I use an AXA on my 12x37.
Quick Change Tool Post
Accusize Industrial Tools- QCTP For many new machining practitioners and hobbyists, there are always questions about the machines and accessories. But most have noticed that there is a set of tools called quick change tool set that can significantly increase your work efficiency by replacing...
I believe that lathe is a 12" swing. Most likely, it will take an aloris style AXA or BXA Toolpost. Accusize carries both of these sizes in both piston and wedge style. Here is a chart to check your own fit and an order link.
Scroll down the page for size info.
accusizetools.com
Scroll down the page for size info.
Quick Change Tool Posts, Piston and Wedge
When you choose quick change tool post, it works as the following tools (and solutions): quick change tool post, quick change tool post set, quick change tool holder, qctp, facing, knuring, boring bar, turning tool, lathe tool, lathe tooling, cut off holder, parting holder, turning holder...
The most important dimension is the height difference between the top of your compound and the center of your spindle.
The bottom of a tool holder can't go lower than the top of the compound.
The top of the tool in a tool holder needs to be on center.
The bottom ledge of a tool holder plus the height of a tool needs to be less than the lathe center and gets adjusted up to reach center.
But in adjusting it up, the resulting top of the tool holder can't be higher than the top of the toolpost or it won't be a quick change anymore.
Hope that makes sense.
The bottom of a tool holder can't go lower than the top of the compound.
The top of the tool in a tool holder needs to be on center.
The bottom ledge of a tool holder plus the height of a tool needs to be less than the lathe center and gets adjusted up to reach center.
But in adjusting it up, the resulting top of the tool holder can't be higher than the top of the toolpost or it won't be a quick change anymore.
Hope that makes sense.
This is from the BB website, I believe you'd be looking at a BXA.
www.busybeetools.com
Suitable for lathe center height 0.70 - 2.20" (Top compound surface to lathe centerline)
QUICK CHANGE TOOL POST 10 15 SWING
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Suitable for lathe center height 0.70 - 2.20" (Top compound surface to lathe centerline)