[Deals] I got a new to me Aloris tool post

jeff_g1137

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Hi
I got a Aloris tool post BXA for my lathe, it was $130 + shipping to the UK
You cannot get them in the UK for love or money

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Is it a good price, it is like new but a bit rusty.
 
Hi
I got a Aloris tool post BXA for my lathe, it was $130 + shipping to the UK
You cannot get them in the UK for love or money

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Is it a good price, it is like new but a bit rusty.
Take it apart and clean it up, especially the dovetails, removing any high points only using a stone carefully and lightly, get the grit off, lube it and put it back together and you should be golden. Good deal on the Aloris!
 
Hi
Started to clean it, it is full of grease, no bangs or dings, the dovetails only move about 0.040 to 0.060 , i do not have a tool holder yet to try it out.
using some Scotchbrite pads to clean up the light rust, cannot see any marks or ware on the dovetails,
 
Hi
Do you know if Loctite is used on the threads, it is very hard to undo.
 
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