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17th October 2013, 11:18 PM #1
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Quick change tool post
I would like some help in choosing a quick change tool post,for my SSB-11 BUK lathe a 12x24 model, there seems to be so many to choose from ,and I know this subject as been mentioned before,but I am totaly confused by the many different types ,and think that the tool post on the lathe might be a problem ,,so I have sketched what the tool post looks like and given the sizes as below ,would appreciate some help ,although I have had the lathe since new,I am fed up with chasing
the right center height every time I change a tool, really looking for the easy life.
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18th October 2013, 06:54 AM #2
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The critical dimension for selecting a QCTP is the distance from the centre of the lathe to the top of the cross slide (see attached). There is a chance you will need to make up a new one or modify the existing toolpost bolt. It's usually not difficult to do.
Aloris.pdf
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18th October 2013, 10:33 PM #3
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Thank's Michael, I will have a look see what they have, the center heigth is 3.9 ins on my lathe.
I am also wanting to install a DRO on the lathe and have the same problem what is best one to get with out selling the house to pay for it ,and have no I dear which to ge tas all seem to be from over seas would you have any idears who to look at,thanks again.
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18th October 2013, 11:54 PM #4
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Have a read through this:
http://images.machineryhouse.com.au/L292/PDF/Selecting%20a%20Quick%20Change%20Toolpost
Not suggesting you buy from these people, as the same stuff can be bought alot cheaper from the US, but it gives you a guide on how to choose one.
As stated before, a little modifying will always be required, to get them to fix your particular lathe, but it should not be hard.
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20th October 2013, 10:03 PM #5
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Thanks Sterob, I am doing a search Might have to sell the house to get them
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20th October 2013, 10:15 PM #6
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Originally Posted by TKO
Thanks Sterob, I am doing a search Might have to sell the house to get them Eddie
Nope cheap as chips from CDCO in the US. As an example, tool holders here are around $53 each ( i think ) but same thing from CDCO is about $9.
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