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I have been doing my research on possibly replacing my Vevor 7x14 lathes tool post with a quick change tool post. The stock post to me seems to be a very robust cast iron 4 way with a 10mm center post. The replacement post that I am looking at is a steel OXA wedge type.
My question is does the OXA offer any other advantages over the stock post other than tool hight adjustment and tool change speed? I am trying to convince myself that I need one but I am having trouble doing it. With respect to tool height the stock post is spot on with 1/2" tools of course on the rare occasions when I need a smaller tool I have to shim the tool. Now for changing tools. I have my post set up with my two most used tools and when I have to change them it's no big deal to me. I can see were the Qc wood be beneficial for a production machine but for a hobby machine I just can't see it. If I was lookin for speed I got the wrong machine! Am I missing something here are there other advantages?
Thanks!
My question is does the OXA offer any other advantages over the stock post other than tool hight adjustment and tool change speed? I am trying to convince myself that I need one but I am having trouble doing it. With respect to tool height the stock post is spot on with 1/2" tools of course on the rare occasions when I need a smaller tool I have to shim the tool. Now for changing tools. I have my post set up with my two most used tools and when I have to change them it's no big deal to me. I can see were the Qc wood be beneficial for a production machine but for a hobby machine I just can't see it. If I was lookin for speed I got the wrong machine! Am I missing something here are there other advantages?
Thanks!