myford super 7 qctp

[colin563]

while im waiting to get my myford super 7

i thought i would look into a quick change toolpost

ive looked at the dickson toolpost but its to exspensive for me

also ive had the dickson type copy chinky version i didnt get on to well with it

so my thought was the model 100 from arc euro

http://arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/Lathe-Accessories/Tool-Posts

my question will this fit the myford toolpost and be able to adjust

i know i will have to make an adapter like a top hat with the myford thread inide it

i cant measure the myford as i need it in front of me

has anyone fitted this type of qctp or know if it will fit

thanks colin
ps when stand is painted and lathe put on i will post pics before someone says 

[andyf]

Colin, there's a QCTP for a Myford 1/3 way down this page
http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/MYFORD_LATHE_USERS_NEW1.html
Or is that the chinky Dickson that you didn't think so much of?

RDG say theirs fits on a 7/16" stud, so I presume the studs on Myfords are that size. Arc Euro give a stud diameter of 14mm for Model 100, so you might need to make a bigger stud. Or, if it comes with a stud, turn down and rethread the end which screws down into the topslide.
 
Andy

[colin563]

yeah thats the chinky version ive tried


thanks andyf




colin

[lordedmond]

myford sells one that works fine 

[colin563]

its a very toolpost what myford sells i just cant afford the price of it


thanks colin

[75Plus]

Colin, Take a look at this one. Exact same as the Arc Euro 100. Might be worth the extra postage if it isn't out of sight!!

http://cdcotools.com/

Joe

[colin563]

thats a lot better price

just need to find out if this will fit myford s7


thanks colin

[davebaldwin]

Curious why you found the dickson type copy chinky version a problem.  I have a dickson qctp on my Myford but could do with some more tool holders.  Was looking at making some but as rdgtools are selling the holders for £10 it may be worth giving them a try.

Dave.

[colin563]

i had the copy version on my 9x20 lathe i thoughtb the block was not made very well the cam that holds the toolholder

i chipped mine very easy

thats why i dont like them

but i think the toolholders will be ok

im thinking of buying the block & getting a few cheap chinky holders

thanks colin