thanks u cleared up a few questions before i buy a post , trouble is not having access to a milling machine , only thing i can think of is to take off the slide and take it and the block to a shop ... more $$$$ , my lathe is about the size or maybe a little smaller so the axa sounds like the go
There's a shortcut to finding a quick-change toolpost. Stay away from the internet it's the information cow-path (watch your step). Go to your local machine tool dealer and bring the make, model and year of your lathe. Your machinery dealer will help you find sonething that will fit the lathe and your personal needs. It's much easier to ask questions when you're talking to a real person rather than a keyboard.
I had the same issue with my gooving tool as well. But I was able to lower the tool holder further by turning the top compound slide. Also it's possible to find someone on ebay mass producing T-nuts. The Southbend 9" inparticular is easy to find one for.
I’m still not exactly sure how the numbering system works. I think it’s one of those things where I’d have to have both in front of me to physically look at.
I was on with fence with that. When I researched sizing, there’s always an overlap. So for my lathe, I was either on the max end of an A, or the small end of a B. Everything I read said that if your lathe size overlaps two tool holder sizes, to use the bigger tool holder. So that’s what I did. Maybe an AXA would fit on the compound better? IDK, so far it’s working ok for me though.
Yea, I had a hard time deciding between AXA or BXA. the size of the lathe is right between the two. Glad to hear yours is working out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.@@jimmattingly4234
Well they don’t make it easy. I was thoroughly confused while researching all this. And I’m not completely sure I fully get it now. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Not according to everything I read. It’s a 10in lathe, which is on the low end of the one I got (which is for about 8 to 15 in) and the high end of the next size smaller (which is for about 6 to 10in). And everything I read said to go with the bigger one if your lathe overlapped two sizes. So I did what was recommended. I thought I explained that in the video.
thanks u cleared up a few questions before i buy a post , trouble is not having access to a milling machine , only thing i can think of is to take off the slide and take it and the block to a shop ... more $$$$ , my lathe is about the size or maybe a little smaller so the axa sounds like the go
Thanks for commenting! Glad you found it helpful. Good luck with it.
There's a shortcut to finding a quick-change toolpost. Stay away from the internet it's the information cow-path (watch your step). Go to your local machine tool dealer and bring the make, model and year of your lathe. Your machinery dealer will help you find sonething that will fit the lathe and your personal needs. It's much easier to ask questions when you're talking to a real person rather than a keyboard.
Good advice! Thanks!
I had the same issue with my gooving tool as well. But I was able to lower the tool holder further by turning the top compound slide. Also it's possible to find someone on ebay mass producing T-nuts. The Southbend 9" inparticular is easy to find one for.
Cool, thanks for the tip!
I have the AXA. The only difference between BXA and AXA is the tool post. they both have the same holders. I am cheap also. Cost from Ebay $89.01
As long as it’s cheap and it works, I’m ok with it!
Installation looks really good. I can’t wait to see it in action.
Thanks! Me too…
When did u Buy that
It fits in your garage?
I bought it used about a year ago. Or two. It’s on a bench in the corner of the garage.
I’m so glad you have issues.
Yup, it’s not just you…
The first digit after dash is the size 1= AXA, 2 = BXA, 3 =CXA.
Thanks
@@customfabrications And of course 0= 0XA
Makes perfect sense…@@winandd8649
Can you tell me what kind of lathe that is I have 1 just like it with no name plates
It’s a 10in Logan.
Thank you
You’re welcome@@jimmattingly4234
The importance of a friend with a milling machine… 😂
Sometimes it’s hard to tell if they like you just for your tools…
You won't believe I don't have a mill that I can put on so I did all my cutting of block with a saw
What ever works!
I just did mine today and had to make plate fit
Cool, glad you got it to work.
Sorry I was wrong. Last numbers start with a number 1. Yours start with a 2
I’m still not exactly sure how the numbering system works. I think it’s one of those things where I’d have to have both in front of me to physically look at.
You needed an AXA toolholder system, not a BXA.
I was on with fence with that. When I researched sizing, there’s always an overlap. So for my lathe, I was either on the max end of an A, or the small end of a B. Everything I read said that if your lathe size overlaps two tool holder sizes, to use the bigger tool holder. So that’s what I did. Maybe an AXA would fit on the compound better? IDK, so far it’s working ok for me though.
AXA is what I put on mine works great
Yea, I had a hard time deciding between AXA or BXA. the size of the lathe is right between the two. Glad to hear yours is working out for you. Thanks for watching and commenting.@@jimmattingly4234
i thought 250 was AXA ? o boy now iam lost and the point of bigger post if your size overlaps. now iam more cornfused.
Well they don’t make it easy. I was thoroughly confused while researching all this. And I’m not completely sure I fully get it now. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ouch, it's little too big for your lathe 😆
Not according to everything I read. It’s a 10in lathe, which is on the low end of the one I got (which is for about 8 to 15 in) and the high end of the next size smaller (which is for about 6 to 10in). And everything I read said to go with the bigger one if your lathe overlapped two sizes. So I did what was recommended. I thought I explained that in the video.