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As much as I enjoy buying tools, @matthewsx said it best in post #3, which can aid in setting at any angle.
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Indexing tool post
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Don’t get me wrong, if I had a nice vintage machine and plenty of cash I’d definitely consider the multifix. There are likely things it can do that I can’t even yet appreciate.
But for a minilathe, there are many other things that will probably make more of a difference for a beginner to buy.
Truth is, as has been pointed out all the toolpost does is present the cutting tool to the work. I started with a lantern and am glad I did. Probably won’t ever go back but I keep it just in case there’s a setup that needs it sometime in the future.
Modern QCTP’s work well and for most folks the cheap imports are just fine. By the time you get to a lathe that will challenge the rigidity of an OXA or AXA you’ll know what you need anyway.
Best thing about these is the cheap tool holders so you can set them up with various grinds/inserts for quick swaps. Hard to have too many.
John
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My opinions on this topic are pretty soft I guess. But just sort of as a possible suggestion, there’s this.
1 SET Size Aa Quick Change Tool Post Holder for Mini Lathe Tool Post | eBay
For manual and CNC- lathe. Adjustable turning tool height [mm]: 4 - 12. -Adjust height of cutig edge easily and acratly. 1 x steel holder AaH 1250. 1 x square key. -Change tools in seconds. 1 x basic body.
www.ebay.com
The indexer is something that a Hobby-Machinist can make at low cost. It simply attaches to the side of the quick change tool post and doesn't change the center height.
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Too many? Who are you, and what did you do with John??