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lathe tool post advice
Andrew Wildman:
I am getting a bit fed up with my 4 way toolpost on my Harrison L5 as having to take tools out and reshim is a pain. The machine is 4.5" centre height.
Anybody have any recommendations for a post £100-£150 mark for post and a handful off holders? I like the wedge type like Double boost John has but I cannot find any anywhere.
Over to you chaps (and chapesses?) :D
John Rudd:
I got my piston type from Arc....
http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/Lathe-Accessories/Tool-Posts
Even for my WM 290 clone, the tp was a bit big...so should fit your L5....
Im very happy with mine..... :thumbup:
PekkaNF:
I have 200-size QC TP from Arc. I'm happy with it.
It is not as exact than the really good ones, but here you'll pay 10% of the price and get whole lot more than 10% of the tool post.
I don't like the knurling holder, but it's not total waste of the money. However, I don't use the standard parting off holder. Tried it once and I'm sticking with GTN2 type inserts.
I have ordered more standard tool holders several time and I have a many of them. I'm happy with it.
Pekka
kayzed1:
I have a set of the ARC 100 kit, i bought for my Chester lathe and never fitted as i sold it :doh: i was given a super severn and it is too tall for that machine.. £50 plus postage..Sir.. if that's ok to say on site, if not please remove and sorry.
Lyn.
Andrew Wildman:
Lyn, does the post come with any holders? I am not if this may be a bit small for my lathe? What centre height was your Chester?
Thanks
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