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I bought the lathe as part of a big package deal that included a Haas tool room mill and a lot of tooling for both machines.
The lathe is in nice condition and really dirty. It will clean up well.
![6C27985B-ED72-4AE4-8C94-7CA4EFF379BE.jpeg 6C27985B-ED72-4AE4-8C94-7CA4EFF379BE.jpeg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/347/347022-b725f2d9568317225abb47dc2d02b493.jpg)
![D6F29D69-7FC2-46CF-8DB4-36D437CFC0EB.jpeg D6F29D69-7FC2-46CF-8DB4-36D437CFC0EB.jpeg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/347/347023-a0520caa86b6c35db46408560b970ef9.jpg)
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I want to replace the KDK tool post with an Aloris CXA. I have an import CXA on my American Pacemaker 14x30 and I’d like to standardize on CXA. I have a lot of KDK tool holders, so I’m hoping to sell them and recoup some of the cost of the new Dorian.
![C1824C66-1260-42BC-A2D7-B2AA41E4A938.jpeg C1824C66-1260-42BC-A2D7-B2AA41E4A938.jpeg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/347/347025-f28ef0a76b3a56b65d06bfbc292150ec.jpg)
I will also be adding a DRO to the lathe. Deep down I love the idea of a 3 axis DRO that has a scale on the compound. I’ve been looking at DRO Pros 3 axis setup. It’s a bit spendy and looks like a really nice setup. I plan to have this lathe a long time and I’d like to get it dialed in and just enjoy using a nice machine.
Lastly, I want to do a VFD control setup like @mksj does.
I welcome input, ideas, feedback, etc.
The lathe is in nice condition and really dirty. It will clean up well.
![6C27985B-ED72-4AE4-8C94-7CA4EFF379BE.jpeg 6C27985B-ED72-4AE4-8C94-7CA4EFF379BE.jpeg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/347/347022-b725f2d9568317225abb47dc2d02b493.jpg)
![D6F29D69-7FC2-46CF-8DB4-36D437CFC0EB.jpeg D6F29D69-7FC2-46CF-8DB4-36D437CFC0EB.jpeg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/347/347023-a0520caa86b6c35db46408560b970ef9.jpg)
![69FC3310-18AD-49FB-A10D-AE515B3DF35A.jpeg 69FC3310-18AD-49FB-A10D-AE515B3DF35A.jpeg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/347/347024-d313b29ed1c86883f14f9ec5e0831ff8.jpg)
I want to replace the KDK tool post with an Aloris CXA. I have an import CXA on my American Pacemaker 14x30 and I’d like to standardize on CXA. I have a lot of KDK tool holders, so I’m hoping to sell them and recoup some of the cost of the new Dorian.
![C1824C66-1260-42BC-A2D7-B2AA41E4A938.jpeg C1824C66-1260-42BC-A2D7-B2AA41E4A938.jpeg](https://www.hobby-machinist.com/data/attachments/347/347025-f28ef0a76b3a56b65d06bfbc292150ec.jpg)
I will also be adding a DRO to the lathe. Deep down I love the idea of a 3 axis DRO that has a scale on the compound. I’ve been looking at DRO Pros 3 axis setup. It’s a bit spendy and looks like a really nice setup. I plan to have this lathe a long time and I’d like to get it dialed in and just enjoy using a nice machine.
Lastly, I want to do a VFD control setup like @mksj does.
I welcome input, ideas, feedback, etc.
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