Aloris tool holder

[denwhit]

I'm searching for a nice lathe for my garage. I'm curious why the outrageous price of the Aloris tool holder. I'm wondering if someone finds one of these with 5 attachments what that would be worth? I can see the new price is amazing.
thanks.

 

[T Bredehoft]

Be aware that the five attachments are not all really usable. Two are regular tool holders, one is a boring bar holder, one is a knurling tool and one is a cut off tool No problem, two of the three are obviously usable and I've reworked the knurling tool be a regular lathe tool, but of the 15 or so regular tool holders most of us think we'll need, the initial purchase only supplies two.

Aloris is a brand name, arguably better than any other, but for the hobbyist, that degree of quality is not necessary.

 

[benmychree]

Aloris tool holders are worth the price, IF THEY ARE MAKING YOU MONEY ---- for hobby use, Chinese holders work well enough.

 

[ddickey]

Or make a Norman style holder. My neighbor made his own iteration of this type, he says you will never go back to a QCTP after using one.

 

[benmychree]

Or make a Norman style holder. My neighbor made his own iteration of this type, he says you will never go back to a QCTP after using one.

Link to what it is?

 

[ThinWoodsman]

Or make a Norman style holder. My neighbor made his own iteration of this type, he says you will never go back to a QCTP after using one.

Those look like a very good idea for the mini-lathe. Might have to make me one.

EDIT: Example

 

[ddickey]

Norman Patent Style Qctp

Guys, I know I can buy a commercial QCTP for my Grizzly G4000 lathe for around $150. However it would deprive me the pleasure of making my own QCTP using equipment that is available to me. I am not thinking of making a Wedge or Piston type. I am wondering if I can make a "Norman Patent" style...

www.hobby-machinist.com

 

[ddickey]

Not just for mini lathes. Not sure at what size it would become impractical if at al.

 

[Illinoyance]

I would buy a wedge type toolpost. Make or purchase the holders. Holders are about $12 for AXA sizes. Prices might be volatile now due to tariffs on Chinese products.

 

[ericc]

I made an Alciatore style tool post. It is just like the Norman one, but with a flat on the central post. It is very rigid and convenient, and combined with a tool height gauge, it is quick to set up with garage sale bits. My lathe came without a tool post, and this one works well. Sometimes I wonder how a lantern tool post would work. Everybody seems to want to get rid of them as quickly as possible, but I'm kind of curious.