Phase Ii Wedge Quick Change Tool Post Qctp Question

[JR49]

I have a Chinese import AXA wedge toolpost that displays a similar unfriendly issue. However, I am able to get the tool holder into the 12:00 position with the operating handle not quite into the full-unlock position against the internal stop. I unlock fully, then move the handle clockwise to a point that the tool holder will just clear it to remove or place it on the post. It is sort of a 'barely' kind of thing, but it works for me.

Randall, What you describe, is exactly how mine worked. That's why I put up with it for almost 2 years (see my 2 posts above). But believe me, once I took the time to fix it, (only a couple hours, probably less for someone more experienced), I wish I had done it much sooner. It not only makes it easier to mount the tool, but it also puts the handle, when locked, in a more out of the way spot. Happy New Year, JR49