Quick change tool post

If you want a good QCTP and lots of holders then you will be paying out a lot of cash. The cheap ones are really not a lot of use in the rigidity stakes. So if you have a couple of hundred to spare, go ahead.In my view it is self defeating to have only 3 or 4 holders

I did the same as you are intending but I purchased from the guy who used to make QCTPs for the original Myford factory. They are excellent, but if you want a really rigid style of toolholder, then I recommend the four way tool holder that G H Thomas designed. Absolutely rock solid and highly repeatable.

If you are only going to use carbide, then shim the holder once and stick the shim to the bottom of the holder. I have both systems and I know which I prefer.

Andrew.

Edited By Andrew Tinsley on 29/04/2020 17:40:18

Example of Lantern tool post with height adjustment. The thread is the Buttress type at 13 TPI.

The collar is free to turn but a piece of masking tape or similar with a thin permanent marker line on it can be used for location. Part of recovery project that is slow progress not helped by age and a heart attack. So it still looks rather rough.

Chris.

Guys information and help is appreciated I haven't long got lathe and it only came with one holder and cutter so can't really do much as never sharpened bits that's why the qctp I could buy carbide and then go for it rather than get angry because I could not sharpen hss so time in setting up is not important whare can I buy hss holders and which hss again thanks

You would not believe how easy it is to sharpen small 1/4 or 5/16" HSS square on a bench grinder to get a working sharp toolbit. Holders, Chinese copies or the genuine S/H Armstrong, all cheap on Ebay or go for the Diamond Tool Holder advertised on these pages, and a beginner CANNOT go wrong with one of these.

That plastic degree disc insert comes std with one of Tony @ Lathes.co.uk t-slot cross slides.