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I just completed two AXA tool holders. I used a cheap HSS dovetail cutter that I got from All Industrial Tool for less than $20.
My dovetails are bolted on is this what you were looking for?You can make a pair of dovetails by cutting or milling two pieces of steel plate at 60 degrees, then bolt them to the body of your holder. Of course, they have to be spaced to match the Aloris. I have seen a description of this approach showing a real-life example but I can't find the web site now (sorry about that). Hopefully someone else will come up with the link.
I wasn't thinking of your build thread, but, yes, like that. I DID eventually find the web site: dovetail slides
It is extremely easy to go from undersize to oversize when cutting dovetails to fit a QCTP. You REALLY have to sneak up on it. It is better if you make a plug gage that fits the OEM tool holders well, and then use it to test the one you are making.
It is good to sneak up on critical dimensions, it may be better to take measurements,
but it is BEST to take the QCTP itself to check the fit on the QCTH being machined while it is still registered in the jaws of the vise.
Yes, absolutely! It pays to make provisions for that in your setup, so the tool post can get in there to be used as a gage without upsetting the setup.It is good to sneak up on critical dimensions, it may be better to take measurements,
but it is BEST to take the QCTP itself to check the fit on the QCTH being machined while it is still registered in the jaws of the vise.