I have a Grizzly G4003 lathe. It has a quick change tool post (piston style) that appears to be sized for BXA or 250-2xx holders. Grizzly sells these holders for the $40-$65 range, and frankly, they're badly finished and carelessly machined, certainly for that price.
Just back from Grizzly support:
"We appreciate you contacting us with your questions. The quick change tool post on the G4003 Metal Lathe accepts 200 series tool holders. The AXA, BXA or CXA tool holders are not compatible. We have provided a link to view the available tool holder for the G4003 Metal Lathe"
Based on everything I'm seeing everywhere else, BXA and 200 Series seem to be the same thing. I see people listing dimensional drawings of their BXA or 200 Series QC tool holders and posts, and there seems to be a lot of variation, as well as crossover.
I'm not sure if this is a dumb question, but I'm confused here and don't have physical examples to compare. Can I get some straightening out?
Just back from Grizzly support:
"We appreciate you contacting us with your questions. The quick change tool post on the G4003 Metal Lathe accepts 200 series tool holders. The AXA, BXA or CXA tool holders are not compatible. We have provided a link to view the available tool holder for the G4003 Metal Lathe"
Based on everything I'm seeing everywhere else, BXA and 200 Series seem to be the same thing. I see people listing dimensional drawings of their BXA or 200 Series QC tool holders and posts, and there seems to be a lot of variation, as well as crossover.
I'm not sure if this is a dumb question, but I'm confused here and don't have physical examples to compare. Can I get some straightening out?