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Philip Slater	25/07/2019 19:59:18
22 forum posts	Hi thinking of getting a Myford 254s what size shank of tool could I expect to get into a quick change toolpost. Also anybody any idea on what budget I should be looking at.
JasonB	25/07/2019 20:03:40
25215 forum posts 3105 photos 1 articles	Probably depends on which type of QCTP you go for as some will allow larger than others
duncan webster	25/07/2019 20:56:33
5307 forum posts 83 photos	The genuine Dickson QCTP on mine takes 12mm tools
IanH	26/07/2019 11:34:46
129 forum posts 72 photos	Hi, Mine has a QCTP that I am pretty sure came with the machine, new from Myford. The slot in the standard holders measures 0.555” or thereabouts. I use tipped tools almost exclusively, and for use on my 254, I have machined a number of them down to fit the QCTP. Ian
lfoggy	26/07/2019 19:16:55
231 forum posts 5 photos	I use 10mm and 12mm tools on mine with the original Myford quick change tool post.

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