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Just received my Order from over the pond. I could not find these here, and I have to say very impressive.
https://www.chronos.ltd.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?WD=gx53&PN=Quick_Change_Toolposts.html#aGX53
These are better than any other Mt2 that I have. They just fit the bore properly. My chineese units, and a German unit don't go in deep enough to fully engage the threads, maybe 2-3 threads if that. These go deep. And the runnout is under 1 thou for each. These are blanks.
I am probably going to do my boring tool with a taper rather than the 1/2" arbor I put on it. I also am considering putting a JT taper on one and mounting a drill chuck so it's dead in there. I am sure more ideas will come. Anyway I'm happy, and that's a rare thing when ordering these days. I only had to chase the threads and clean off the oil. I wish I knew if SOBA was a chineese or UK firm. The quality is good. So I thought I would let you guys know.
https://www.chronos.ltd.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?WD=gx53&PN=Quick_Change_Toolposts.html#aGX53
These are better than any other Mt2 that I have. They just fit the bore properly. My chineese units, and a German unit don't go in deep enough to fully engage the threads, maybe 2-3 threads if that. These go deep. And the runnout is under 1 thou for each. These are blanks.
I am probably going to do my boring tool with a taper rather than the 1/2" arbor I put on it. I also am considering putting a JT taper on one and mounting a drill chuck so it's dead in there. I am sure more ideas will come. Anyway I'm happy, and that's a rare thing when ordering these days. I only had to chase the threads and clean off the oil. I wish I knew if SOBA was a chineese or UK firm. The quality is good. So I thought I would let you guys know.