Quick change tool post

Have you asked Grizzly? LMS has QCTP for mini lathes. You can also make a norman style QCTP.
 
Your welcome. There are lots of threads on here about making a norman style QCTP. I made one for my craftsman 12x36 and learned a lot about machining in the process. Here's a link to my thread on building a QCTP. https://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/tool-post-holder.69487/ Although I have a mill/drill you don't need a mill to make one. They can been made entirely with a lathe and a drill. The big cost in a QCTP is the tool holders. I made 7 to begin with and plan to make at least 4 or 5 more. Some people have over 20 tool holders. You want a tool holder for each type of tool bit. If you have to change tool bits because you don't have enough tool holders you defeat the purpose of a QCTP. A lot of people like 4 way tool post holders. They can also be made with just a lathe and a drill. One of the next tool holders that I plan to make is a 3 way for my QCTP. Don't know if it will work or not.

Have fun with your lathe.
 
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