Newb quick change tool post/tooling suggestions

I have the wrench mounted on my splash guard on my lathe. Truthfully I don’t move my block around to change any cutting angle


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I have been using an import QCTP on my 9 inch sb lathe and it has worked out fine. I have made several tool holders out of aluminum and they worked fine and were fun projects. Be sure to watch Tubal Cain's dove tail cutting video on YouTube.

The import tool holders are inexpensive. However my favorite turning tools are ones I put dovetails in a larger tool holder and mounted directly to the tool post

Here is a video on how I do it


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I gotta admit, I'm a hands on kind of guy. Much of this stuff loses me with any practical under my belt. I'm gonna have to revise much of this after I spend some time on the mill. I can't even picture how you don't adjust the block to change cutting angle....
Soon....soon
 
I gotta admit, I'm a hands on kind of guy. Much of this stuff loses me with any practical under my belt. I'm gonna have to revise much of this after I spend some time on the mill. I can't even picture how you don't adjust the block to change cutting angle....
Soon....soon

Because I use tools that use CNMG inert, these tools are designed to face and turn mainly in CNC lathes that are fixed. If you see any video I use my lathe to turn you will show how they work


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Okay, after some poking about, I am seeing that the tool holder range in size. I believe the G060# normally holds 3/8" but the AXA can go up to 3 /4" . Suggestions here guys? This is a 10x22 lathe, I want to have many tool holders setup and ready to go. I like the Phase2 and LittleMachineShop versions of the wedge style QCTP. This is all brand new to me and I just want to do this once.
Danke
 
It isn't just about which tools will fit into the holders; it is more about what size will allow you to get the tool tip on the centerline of the lathe. I am going to guess that 3/8" tooling will work best.
 
That is correct. The stock 4 way tool post will hold up to.a 1/2" ....I assume that means it can be indexed to centerline...
Any thoughts between LittleMachineShop's QCTP VS Phase 2? If the.machine shops is American made a d Phase 2 is Chinese, then LittleMachineShop, why do I think both are Chinese?
 
I would not make that assumption; you should check to be sure.

My impression is that LMS sell mostly Chinese tools and that applies to their QCTP. Nothing wrong with that, though. From what I've read, the Phase II stuff might be a little better quality but I have no first hand knowledge of that. I own Aloris and Dorian stuff.
 
I had a LMS OXA size QCTP on my little Craftsman lathe. It was Chinese but was well made and work just fine. The set screws in the tool holders did not strip out and held good.
 
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