Question about Armstrong qctp

[stuckinohio]

So, I've been starting to play around with my previously enjoyed metal lathe. I came with a quick change tool post made by Armstrong along with several tool holders in a box. The lathe had the lantern tool post on it when I got it.

Wanted to mount the Anderson so i started to go through the box and realized the tool post did not have the piston which locks the holder in place. I also do not have the nut that goes on the compound to secure the post.

I've been searching for replacement parts, and I can find the nut, but haven't found the piston. Anyone know where I could get one?

 

[Curly]

Have you tried to find Armstrong Tools and see if they have have spare parts?

 

[stuckinohio]

As far as I can tell, Armstrong went out of business.

 

[Curly]

Well in that case if you can't find one to use for parts you could look at an Asian import the same size and at least be able to use the Armstrong holders on it. There are measurements in the pictures. You can buy from whomever you feel most comfortable with. The linked ones are a starting point.

Another possibility is to see if someone on a machining forum has one that could duplicate the part you need but I think the import holder is the cheapest way to go.

 

[stuckinohio]

That's probably what I'll do. Thank you for the link. I hadn't found a replacement post yet. Mostly just combo kits.

 

[More4dan]

You have a metal lathe, make some.


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[manik]

Here is a website that shows you how to build the whole QCTP.
Maybe you could make the part(s) you need, or find a machinist?
Make A Quick Change Toolpost - Part 1

 

[stuckinohio]

Thank you for that link. I never would have thought of making them!

Here is a website that shows you how to build the whole QCTP.
Maybe you could make the part(s) you need, or find a machinist?
Make A Quick Change Toolpost - Part 1