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Standard modern 2000 series 13 inch quick change tool post help

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mik236

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Hi I'm was looking to upgrade my tool post to a quick change style for my Standard Modern 13 inch 2000 Series lathe. I am thinking to get one of the cheaper knock ones. Which would be either a wedge style Aloris BXA or a 40 position multifix style. Which the multifix style I am more so leaning towards but as for the size of one to order I am a bit confused.
Does any one have a 40 position quick change on there Standard modern lathe & have pictures & know which size to order?
I was thinking of ordering from alibaba.com they seem to have good prices.
 

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My 14" Meuser has a Multifix, I believe it is Swiss made, I could check to see the size if you'd like.

I haven't had a chance to use the lathe and get a feel for the Multifix yet but my first impression is "what is all the fuss about ?" My SB has an Aloris clone and it yields an infinite number of positions as opposed to just 40. None of the 40 seem right to me (not yet). The tool holders are expensive and far mor complex to make. The Colchester has a turret style (?) which also solves the Multifix apparent short comings.
Am I wrong, what am I missing ?
 
I'm with Jorogi, to me 90% of the benefit is the multiple holders with tools already mounted and set to height, and adjusting the angle for each tool seems like a minor issue. With the regular wedge type B size holders running about $38-$40 each for decent quality ones (Accusize on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Accusize-Type201XL-Turning-Facing-0250-0201XL/dp/B01IDLURC8), not sure how much a multifix holder I'm but guessing its more).
I think you get better bang for your buck with the BXA style.
 
I agree with the benefits of the bxa, especially the ease with which tool holders can be made. I don't have any experience with the multfix, but the tool holders don't look as straight forward to make.
 
jorogi said:
The Colchester has a turret style (?) which also solves the Multifix apparent short comings.
Am I wrong, what am I missing ?
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Mike R said:
I'm with Jorogi, to me 90% of the benefit is the multiple holders with tools already mounted and set to height, and adjusting the angle for each tool seems like a minor issue.
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140mower said:
I agree with the benefits of the bxa, especially the ease with which tool holders can be made. I don't have any experience with the multfix, but the tool holders don't look as straight forward to make.
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I'm with you guys too. I have a big rack with the tools I use most already mounted. I've made holders too, and it isn't a difficult task. But they are not expensive and go on sale regularly so all of my shop made holders are custom made for a specific purpose.

I think the primary advantage of the Multifix is rigidity. I couldn't imagine making my own Multifix holders without CNC. Maybe even a CNC Shaper! WoooHooo!

Just kidding - I have no interest in CNC anything. But I REALLY enjoyed seeing @gerritv's amazing setup this past Wednesday.

Maybe a few Multifix guys can tell us why they like it so much. @thestelster?
 
I’ve got two multi fix and two wedge. I have no preference. Wedge, easier getting tool holders priced waaaaaay cheaper, plenty good enough for me. Multi fix more expensive but at my level I do not realize any advantage.I have one Swiss and one clone . Tool holders interchange . On my Hass tl1 I have a accuzize wedge, does just fine.
 
Yea as for price on Amazon.ca the BXA wedge kits with 7 holder is $328.15 & additional holders is around $35 per.

As for the multi fix type A from Alibaba.com $335.37 which comes with 4holder and additional ones are about $37 per.

Which the down side is Alibaba.com will take a couple weeks or more to get as for Amazon most things are a day or 2.

And as for the size I believe type A is the right size for my 13" lathe. At first I had thought type E but now as of reading the page shared by thestelster I believe type A would be a better fit.
 
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