quick change tool post

sumterdad · 02-19-2012, 08:42 PM

Ok this is probably more for the metal lathe owners out there. But as you recalled I posted a little while ago the 9 x 20 metal lathe that I got. It came with a hardinge L18 quick change tool post. But it did not come with the tool holders, just the head. I have been looking hard but I cannot find any tool holders for it. I was wondering if yall have any Ideas of some decent quick change tool post that I can get for it that wont break the bank or do you know any where I can get the tool holders for the hardinge post.

triw51 · 02-19-2012, 09:01 PM

I use a metal lathe also (all I have) and have been turning my blanks (mostly ironwood and mesquite) like they were metal. I would be interested in a tool rest for my lathe also. I like your signature Chris

Timebandit · 02-19-2012, 10:17 PM

I have a brand new tool post, never used that should fit this lathe. It's just the post, no toll holders but they are easy to find and are universal so you can buy them anywhere. Let me know if you are interested in it.

BigShed · 02-20-2012, 12:34 AM

No idea where you could find those, but I would ask that question on some of the metal working forums

Practical Machinist
Home Shop Machinist
Home Model Engine Machinist
Madmodder
The Home Machinist

Some of those guys are really in to Hardinge stuf, but from what I have seen they would be expensive.

Could a standard AXA100 fit on your metal lathe. You can pick one of those up with 5-6 tool holders for less than $100.

691175002 · 02-20-2012, 01:45 AM

The tool holders are generally compatible, but there might be a bit of play between brands.

There are import QCTPs for ~200$ including tool holders. I have one and it holds the tool fine but the repeatability is awful. Decent QCTPs run 700+$

I got mine from enco but grizzley and pretty much everyone else carries them as well.

Timebandit · 02-20-2012, 08:18 AM

I have the AXA100 type tool post for sale if interested. $50 Again, no holders, just the tool post, but its brand new. If not i will put it in the classifieds soon.

bitshird · 02-20-2012, 08:33 AM

Chris, Most of the QCTP have a different type of locking system, either a wedge (which are the best) or a larger disk, If it's what is considered n AXA 100 size, then possibly the tool holders from the cheaper Phase II from Enco might work, I'm not sure, but the holders are about 12.00 for theirs, the problem to me looks like the pin that looks to be the lock down for the holder. If you have to get Hardinge parts, take an extra wallet filled with money!!!

ironman123 · 02-20-2012, 10:29 PM

I have a HF 9X20 and use PhaseII with many tool holders (about 12 of them) bought from CDCOtools.com.
Best to call in your order.

Right now on their site they have the Toolpost and holders for under 100 bucks for a 9 inch lathe.

Ray

mredburn · 02-20-2012, 10:57 PM

Depending onthe physical size of the qctp take a look at a2zcnc they make qctp for smaller lathes in fact for a lot of lathes the 9 x20 is here
A2Z Corp E-Commerce Store

sumterdad · 02-20-2012, 11:22 PM

Thanks for all of the imput. Justin I will let you know in a few days which route I decide to go.

02-19-2012, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
sumterdad Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sumter sc Posts: 819 Photos: 17	quick change tool post Ok this is probably more for the metal lathe owners out there. But as you recalled I posted a little while ago the 9 x 20 metal lathe that I got. It came with a hardinge L18 quick change tool post. But it did not come with the tool holders, just the head. I have been looking hard but I cannot find any tool holders for it. I was wondering if yall have any Ideas of some decent quick change tool post that I can get for it that wont break the bank or do you know any where I can get the tool holders for the hardinge post. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Chris Houston aka sumterdad =========== Isaiah 41:10, Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; Yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

02-19-2012, 09:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
triw51 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 407 East Cottonwood Drive, Cottonwood AZ Posts: 148 Photos: 0	I use a metal lathe also (all I have) and have been turning my blanks (mostly ironwood and mesquite) like they were metal. I would be interested in a tool rest for my lathe also. I like your signature Chris __________________ Broken Chain Forge and Woodworking Isaiah 58:6

02-19-2012, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Timebandit Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 1,125 Photos: 8	I have a brand new tool post, never used that should fit this lathe. It's just the post, no toll holders but they are easy to find and are universal so you can buy them anywhere. Let me know if you are interested in it. __________________ Justin Short https://picasaweb.google.com/100272752952273169833

02-20-2012, 12:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
BigShed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bendigo, Vic, Australia. Posts: 893 Photos: 165	No idea where you could find those, but I would ask that question on some of the metal working forums Practical Machinist Home Shop Machinist Home Model Engine Machinist Madmodder The Home Machinist Some of those guys are really in to Hardinge stuf, but from what I have seen they would be expensive. Could a standard AXA100 fit on your metal lathe. You can pick one of those up with 5-6 tool holders for less than $100. __________________ Fred in Central Victoria, box iron bark forest country, sunny Oz,

02-20-2012, 01:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
691175002 Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 27 Photos: 0	The tool holders are generally compatible, but there might be a bit of play between brands. There are import QCTPs for ~200$ including tool holders. I have one and it holds the tool fine but the repeatability is awful. Decent QCTPs run 700+$ I got mine from enco but grizzley and pretty much everyone else carries them as well. Last edited by 691175002; 02-20-2012 at 01:46 AM.
691175002 Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 27 Photos: 0

02-20-2012, 08:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Timebandit Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 1,125 Photos: 8	I have the AXA100 type tool post for sale if interested. $50 Again, no holders, just the tool post, but its brand new. If not i will put it in the classifieds soon. __________________ Justin Short https://picasaweb.google.com/100272752952273169833

02-20-2012, 08:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
bitshird Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Adamsville, TN, USA. Posts: 9,903 Photos: 61	Chris, Most of the QCTP have a different type of locking system, either a wedge (which are the best) or a larger disk, If it's what is considered n AXA 100 size, then possibly the tool holders from the cheaper Phase II from Enco might work, I'm not sure, but the holders are about 12.00 for theirs, the problem to me looks like the pin that looks to be the lock down for the holder. If you have to get Hardinge parts, take an extra wallet filled with money!!! __________________ Ken Ferrell Maker of the world famous Woodchuck Pen Pro "Sharper-Faster- Easier www.woodchuck-tools.com

02-20-2012, 10:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
ironman123 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 352 Photos: 0	quick change tool post I have a HF 9X20 and use PhaseII with many tool holders (about 12 of them) bought from CDCOtools.com. Best to call in your order. Right now on their site they have the Toolpost and holders for under 100 bucks for a 9 inch lathe. Ray Last edited by ironman123; 02-20-2012 at 10:32 PM.

02-20-2012, 10:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
mredburn Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Estero Fl. Posts: 2,771 Photos: 80	Depending onthe physical size of the qctp take a look at a2zcnc they make qctp for smaller lathes in fact for a lot of lathes the 9 x20 is here A2Z Corp E-Commerce Store __________________ Life occasionally offers us the opportunity to make very very hard choices, I have had such offers. Mike http://www.silverpenparts.com

02-20-2012, 11:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
sumterdad Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: sumter sc Posts: 819 Photos: 17	Thanks for all of the imput. Justin I will let you know in a few days which route I decide to go. __________________ Chris Houston aka sumterdad =========== Isaiah 41:10, Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; Yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

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