Thread: quick changing tool post recommendation

Chris,

I would like to see a copy of those plans as well please.

Ken

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.

BT

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Originally Posted by Anorak Bob

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.

BT

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Hi Bob,
Are there any drawings for this ? It looks intriguing.

Regards:
BaronJ

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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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

Originally Posted by cba_melbourne

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

Or if you own a Rivett 715...mmmm tempting

Gotta love all the smileys that the German forum has!

Ew

Originally Posted by cba_melbourne

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

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

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

Another interesting post, wouldn't be that hard to copy i don't think.