QCTP For Boxford Model A

Definitely seems like the one Chronos sell is the better one. I might order one and find out. I can return it if it's junk.

It will be interesting to hear what it is like when you get it. Both makes of the Dixon type toolposts I refered to were offered along side each other by RDG at the time. A bit of a clue to their difference in quality was that the one in a cheap cardboard  box with just three holders was the same price as the one in the posh wooden box complete with five holders including a parting off holder and blade.

Like other folk, I have had trouble with new spare tool holders fitting and working properly, not only on the genuine Dixon toolpost I have but also on the copy from RDG. All the new spare holders I have bought over the years have come from RDG.

There seemed to be a bad faze a few years ago when most of the holders had to be returned. I found the problem was that the shallow and wide T slot in the back of the holder varied in its position in relation to the V form that locates it to the toolpost body. These were relatively cheap holders, costing less than half the price of some others, so problems were not unexpected.

The result was that some holders could not be fitted to the toolpost at all, some would fit but the cams would just spin round without locking the holder and some holders would fit but the cam could not be turned at all. The following year things had improved and all the holders I bought fitted and worked on the Dixon and the RDG copy. I only buy holders when I visit the Model Engineering Shows so I can check them while there or take them home and return them when visiting the next day.

Edited By Lathejack on 01/03/2016 00:32:32

I've ordered one, I'll try to get some photos to compare the quality. Fingers crossed it's a good one!

Well the toolposts arrived today. Can't say I'm overly impressed. First thing I noticed was just how sharp some of the edges are! Whoever made it certainly doesn't own a deburring tool! Second thing I noticed is the boring holder doesn't match. Took the cams and pistons out and the machining is almost as bad as Nick's. All that said it does seem to work fine. I think I'll keep it. But I will be letting Chronos know about the odd holder.

Edited By Hollowpoint on 04/03/2016 20:07:47

Bison copy of the Dickson here. Perfectly made, ground, and as hard as nails. Now over 15 years in service on my '69 VSL, get low on holders, make my own in batches of 5 on the (you guessed it - Boxford) shaper.

Above obviously not in chronological order, apologies. How they look when finished with adjusters, set screws and the usual TG hot oil blackened finish.

Tipped and HSS part off toolholders on the far right, the rest are std 16mm T1 shank size, and an original Bison at the front.