Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Looking for a boring bar holder for 7x mini metal lathe, with a 3/8ths shank that will fit into the channel of this type of tool holder.
Wanted Boring Bar holder
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bmachin
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Chuck,
If that toolholder fits a standard OXA QCTP why not just buy an OXA boring bar holder like this?
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Bill
If that toolholder fits a standard OXA QCTP why not just buy an OXA boring bar holder like this?
Quick Change Boring Tool Holder, 0XA 3116
QCTP Tool Holders 3116 Shank Diameter Capacity of 3/8"-1/2"; Hardened and Ground; Compatible with 0XA, or Series 000, Tool Post; Boring tool holder fo...
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Thanks Bill. I called them today. They have the tool holder like mine, but no boring bar holder. I'm thinking the guy would have told me the one you show would work if in fact it would. I think because the V slot is different.Chuck,
If that toolholder fits a standard OXA QCTP why not just buy an OXA boring bar holder like this?
BillQuick Change Boring Tool Holder, 0XA 3116
QCTP Tool Holders 3116 Shank Diameter Capacity of 3/8"-1/2"; Hardened and Ground; Compatible with 0XA, or Series 000, Tool Post; Boring tool holder fo...
wolf creek knives
Member
Hey Chuck. I was accused of being boring at a bar a long time ago! Sorry, I digress.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
You too???
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Chuck...something like this ? This is a boring bar holder from shars i got from them sometime back and never used it, it was in one of their cutting kits... If this will work for you send me a DM with your address and i'll ship it to you.
howsitwork
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The one Russel shows above is the one I would go with.
You could make your own but , as he's being so generous why bother, and it may be hardened too ?
You could make your own but , as he's being so generous why bother, and it may be hardened too ?
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Thanks Terry. Rick made a special tool for me. But he says he hasn't seen a holder like mine.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Thanks for your offer Russel. Thanks to Ian for comments. Not finding even any tool holders like mine anywhere on the net, I broke down and ordered a new set of OXA tool post and holder. That hurt but at least I'll be back in business in my shop.
Thanks to all for replies!
Thanks to all for replies!
darrin1200
Member
@Dalecamino I don't think the type of holder you have is relevant. It's the opening in the side that is critical to what will fit. It's also possible, that the holder you have will take a boring bar on its own.
When I got the tool holders for my lathe, I bought two types. One is a "turning/facing tool holder" and the other is a "Boring/turning/facing toolholder". The only difference, is that there is a V groove in the second one, which keeps the round boring bar in place. Looking at your picture, I think yours has the same V groove.
When I got the tool holders for my lathe, I bought two types. One is a "turning/facing tool holder" and the other is a "Boring/turning/facing toolholder". The only difference, is that there is a V groove in the second one, which keeps the round boring bar in place. Looking at your picture, I think yours has the same V groove.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Thanks Darrin. My round bar is 1/2" diameter. The opening in these tool holders is 7/16" I could have it milled, but don't think it's worth the trouble.
darrin1200
Member
LOL
Not knocking a good excuse for new QCTP, but it might be cheaper to get boring bars with a narrower diameter.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Thanks again Darrin. But soon you will see why I wanted to do it my way.
Darrin
Member
MSC?
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
AA
wolf creek knives
Member
AA, MSC, QCTP? Lots of acronyms here. How about some definition for all the dumb A$$'$ like me! Sorry Chuck, this might be an inside joke that is way over my head.
duncsuss
Member
QCTP = quick change tool post (they tell me it's a metal lathe thing)
MSC = MSC Industrial Supplies, one of the big tool vendors (along with Grainger and MacMaster-Carr)
AA = no idea!
wolf creek knives
Member
Hey Chuck, you changed your avatar...what up? Is that one of your kit-less FP's? That's a beauty for sure, I sure hope I see more in the very near future.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
I figured it was more pen related than the dalecamino.
Yes, that's a kitless pen I made about a decade ago. I should make more. I think I will.
You make pens!!!!???I figured it was more pen related than the dalecamino.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Haha! I used to.You make pens!!!!???
Paul in OKC
Member
Well, was gonna offer to make you one.
howsitwork
Member
AA usually alcoholics anonymous, you got a confession here Chuck ??
egnald
Member
Do I count? I have a bar downstairs and I have been known to be boring. - Dave
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Thanks anyway Paul!
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
I confess I haven't had any alcoholic beverage in a loooong time.
Dalecamino
Local Chapter Leader
Absolutely you count. I never needed a bar. Just a working refrigerator.
howsitwork
Member
Give me a large coffee and a bar of cadbury mile chocolate to assist in my musings anytime. Bit concerned that Cadbury has started to change receipe recently .Absolutely you count. I never needed a bar. Just a working refrigerator.