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22nd August 2013, 10:43 PM #46Philomath in training
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The thing I didn't like about the Multifix was that both the holders and the post was so darn fiddly. The Drehblitz version that Chris is talking about looks to take most of those difficulties away. Would love to see some one make one. Might even get the plans myself in case I run out of projects.
Michael
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22nd August 2013, 11:28 PM #47SENIOR MEMBER
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Chris,
I would like to see a copy of those plans as well please.
Ken
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23rd August 2013, 12:21 AM #48.
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I won't ask for a copy Chris. I'm happy with my tool post.
I have long admired the Multifix but in reality I don't think the 40 position indexing would offer any advantage simply because I don't bolt my post rigidly to the compound. Given the propensity for the carbide I use to chip, I find I often need to adjust the position of the insert to access an unchipped edge. Probably not something readily achieved in 9 degree increments. The Multifix would come into its own doing repetitive work.
Another Swiss delicacy is the simple Tripan.
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23rd August 2013, 06:59 AM #49
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23rd August 2013, 09:31 AM #50.
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I've never looked Baron.
Another simple tool post is the Hardinge L18. That simple that even I was able to make a look-a-like - https://www.woodworkforums.com/f189/h...tml#post960280.
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23rd August 2013, 10:55 PM #51Cba
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You got to see this. This is a sales flyer for a new Multifix style toolpost (only released end of 2012, price for the special price of 299.99 Euro if ordered before the end of 2012....). There is a catch though, it is very small indeed, actually for.... watchmaker lathes. The toolholders are 32mm long and 17mm high, for 5 and 6mm tools, it has 24 positions. Who said Multifix is only for larger lathes? Tempting if you have a smallish Unimat size lathe.
http://files.homepagemodules.de/b514...53p22795n2.jpg
The site is in German, the pictures say already a lot, but you can always use translate for the text:
Neuentwicklung - Schnellwechselhaltersystem für kleine Drehmaschinen
Be sure to scroll down to see large detail pictures!!
EDIT: just found it on eBay:
smallest Quick Change Tool Post of the world (system Multifix) !You must see! | eBay
This seller has all Multifix sizes in his German shop. It appears the toolholders are made in China, but the seller gives a hardness warranty and claims his are better quality than others??
Regarding the Tripan system, it appears to be still available (at least a large Swiss tool merchant still has the toolholders it in its catalog). Here a flyer from an English site:
http://www.anglo-swiss-tools.co.uk/R.../TripanCat.pdf
and here the site:
Tripan Tool Posts
Chris
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23rd August 2013, 11:13 PM #521915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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24th August 2013, 11:24 AM #53SENIOR MEMBER
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Thanks Chris.
I check his other auction and found he have some nice unit .look like better than some other ebay .
Schnellwechselhalterset System Multifix A mit AD2090+2Halter extra+Härtegarantie | eBay
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24th August 2013, 12:01 PM #54
The "Drehblitz" design as per the plans received from Chris (Thanks Heaps Chris Very quick reply) obviously require the use of a rotary table. Another one on my to do list so it will be some time before I am able to start it. Gives me time to find the materials to make it from.
Dean
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27th August 2013, 11:18 PM #55
Another interesting post, wouldn't be that hard to copy i don't think.
1915 17"x50" LeBlond heavy duty Lathe, 24" Queen city shaper, 1970's G Vernier FV.3.TO Universal Mill, 1958 Blohm HFS 6 surface grinder, 1942 Rivett 715 Lathe, 14"x40" Antrac Lathe, Startrite H225 Bandsaw, 1949 Hercus Camelback Drill press, 1947 Holbrook C10 Lathe.
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