Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
Position and secure tools on manual and CNC lathes. Two slide-in dovetail mounts allow you to quickly change from one tool holder to another. The dovetail mounts are set 90° apart so you can mount tool holders on either side. A wedge-type locking system eliminates vibration and ensures repeated accuracy within millionths of an inch. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
Select the tool post series that matches your lathe’s swing and center height. Lathe swing is the maximum workpiece diameter that can be turned on the lathe. To find your lathe’s swing, measure the distance between the centerline of the lathe and the lathe bed and multiply by two. To find your lathe’s center height, measure the distance from the centerline of the lathe to the top of the compound. Choose the tool post series with an optimal center height that is closest to your lathe’s center height.
Tool posts with blank T-nut come with a T-nut that must be machined to fit your lathe’s T-slot.
Tool posts with custom T-nut come with a T-nut that has been machined to fit your lathe’s T-slot. To order: Provide the base width, base height, slot width, and overall height of your lathe’s T-slot.
For Lathe | Body | T-Nut O'all | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Post Series | Swing | Center Ht. | Optimal Center Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | O'all Ht. | Post Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Each | |
| AXA | 0"-10" | 15/16"-1 1/4" | 1 3/32" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/4" | 3 7/8" | 9/16" | 4 3/8" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 1 1/8"-1 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 3" | 2 3/4" | 4 5/8" | 5/8" | 5 3/8" | 2 3/4" | 5/8" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1 7/16"-2" | 1 23/32" | 3 1/2" | 3" | 5 1/8" | 3/4" | 6 1/8" | 3" | 3/4" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 11/16"-2 5/8" | 2 5/32" | 4" | 3 5/8" | 6 1/4" | 7/8" | 7 3/8" | 3 1/2" | 7/8" | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Lathe | Body | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Post Series | Swing | Center Ht. | Optimal Center Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | O'all Ht. | Post Dia. | Choose a T-Slot Base Wd. | Choose a T-Slot Base Ht. | Choose a T-Slot Wd. | Choose a T-Slot O'all Ht. | Each | |
| AXA | 0"-10" | 15/16"-1 1/4" | 1 3/32" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/4" | 3 7/8" | 9/16" | 0"-1 1/2" | 3/16"-3/8" | 5/8"-1" | 0"-1/2" | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 1 1/8"-1 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 3" | 2 3/4" | 4 5/8" | 5/8" | 0"-2 1/4" | 3/16"-3/8" | 11/16"-1 5/8" | 0"-5/8" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1 7/16"-2" | 1 23/32" | 3 1/2" | 3" | 5 1/8" | 3/4" | 0"-2 1/2" | 1/4"-1/2" | 13/16"-1 9/16" | 0"-3/4" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 11/16"-2 5/8" | 2 5/32" | 4" | 3 5/8" | 6 1/4" | 7/8" | 0"-2 1/2" | 1/4"-1/2" | 15/16"-1 1/2" | 0"-7/8" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Each | ||
AXA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 2 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
BXA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 3 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
CXA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
CA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 3 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 4 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
Jointed-Arm Magnetic-Base Indicator Holders
Position the arm by adjusting joints at the top, middle, and bottom. The magnetic base has a V-grooved bottom for mounting on curved and flat metal surfaces and a magnetic-release switch for easy setups. Holders have fine-adjustment knobs for precise positioning.
Indicator Holders | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Base | Arm | Replacement Arms | Replacement Clamps | ||||||||||||||
| For Mounting Stem Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Thread Size  | Thread Pitch, mm | Material | Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Lg. | Dia. | Features | Includes | Each | Each | Each | |||
Dovetail and Stem Mount | |||||||||||||||||
| 6mm, 8mm, 3/8" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/4" | 1 3/8" | M5 | 0.8 | Cast Iron | 70 | 4 1/4" | 3/8" | Fine-Adjustment Base, Fine-Adjustment Clamp, Magnetic-Release Switch | Swivel Clamp | 00000000 | 0000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 6mm, 8mm, 3/8" | 2 3/8" | 1 15/16" | 2 5/32" | M8 | 1.25 | Cast Iron | 176 | 11" | 1/2" | Fine-Adjustment Base, Fine-Adjustment Clamp, Magnetic-Release Switch | Swivel Clamp | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 6mm, 8mm, 3/8" | 4 3/4" | 1 15/16" | 2 5/32" | M10 | 1.25 | Cast Iron | 290 | 20" | 3/4" | Fine-Adjustment Clamp, Magnetic-Release Switch | Swivel Clamp | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 000000 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Economy Jointed-Arm Magnetic-Base Indicator Holders
Position the arm by adjusting joints at the top, middle, and bottom. The magnetic base has a V-grooved bottom for mounting on curved and flat metal surfaces and a magnetic-release switch for easy setups. Use the fine adjustment knob on the clamp for precise positioning.
Base | Arm | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Mounting Stem Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Material | Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Lg. | Dia. | Features | Each | |
Dovetail and Stem Mount | ||||||||||||
| 3/8" | 2 1/2" | 2" | 2 3/16" | M8 | 1.25 | Cast Iron | 132 | 13 1/2" | 0.464" | Fine-Adjustment Clamp, Magnetic-Release Switch | 000000 | 000000 |
Flexible-Arm Magnetic-Base Indicator Holders
and Fine-Adjustment
Clamp
Adjust the flexible arm to nearly any position. These holders have a ball-and-socket segmented arm that locks in place with a lever. The magnetic base has a release switch for easy setups.
Holders with V-grooved base can be mounted on both curved and flat surfaces.
Holders with fine-adjustment base or clamp give you more precise control over positioning.
Jointed-Arm Vacuum-Base Indicator Holders
Position the arm by adjusting joints at the top, middle, and bottom. A vacuum base provides stability on granite plates and other nonmagnetic surfaces. Use the fine-adjustment knob on the clamp for precise positioning
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Base | Arm | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Mounting Stem Dia. | Dia. | Ht. | Thread Size | Thread Pitch, mm | Material | Lg. | Dia. | Features | Each | |
Dovetail and Stem Mount | ||||||||||
| 6mm, 8mm, 3/8" | 3 7/16" | 13/16" | M8 | 1.25 | Cast Aluminum | 11 1/8" | 0.705" | Fine-Adjustment Clamp | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Workpiece-Centering Indicator Holders
Mount this holder into your machine spindle and use for centering workpieces. The clamp has a fine-adjustment knob for precise positioning.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Arm | Shank | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Mounting Stem Dia. | Lg. | Dia. | Lg. | Dia. | Material | Features | Each | |
Dovetail and Stem Mount | ||||||||
| 6mm, 8mm, 3/8" | 7 " | 3/8 " | 1 9/16" | 5/16" | Steel | Fine-Adjustment Clamp | 0000000 | 000000 |
Clamp-On Indicator Holders
Attach the C-clamp on these holders to your milling machine head to take indicator measurements without obstructing the cutting tool. Use the fine-adjustment rod to precisely position the arm.
Overall reach is the distance from the center of the C-clamp to the end of the arm when both are extended.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Clamp-On Indicator Holders for Bridgeport J Heads
Attach the C-clamp on this holder to your Bridgeport J head to take indicator measurements without obstructing the cutting tool. Use the fine-adjustment rod to precisely position the arm.
Overall reach is the distance from the center of the C-clamp to the end of the arm when both are extended.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Economy Dial Lever-Style Variance Indicators
with Jointed-Arm Magnetic-Base Holder
Position the arm by adjusting joints at the top, middle, and bottom. The magnetic base has a V-grooved bottom for mounting on flat and curved metal surfaces and a magnetic release switch for easy setups. Use the fine-adjustment knob on the holder’s clamp for precise positioning of the indicator.
Also known as a test indicator, the indicator has a lever-style contact point that pivots as it comes into contact with a surface and a balanced dial with positive values on one side and negative values on the other side. It has jeweled bearings for high sensitivity, wear resistance, and a long service life. Rotate the dial face for viewing at multiple angles.
Dial | Contact Point | Base | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measuring Range | Measuring Increments | Accuracy | Reading | Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Swivel Angle | Lg. | Wd. | Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Includes | Each | |
Horizontal Orientation | |||||||||||||
| 0"-0.03" | 0.0005" | ±0.0004" | 0-15-0 | 1 9/32" | 0.078" | 1/2" | 180° | 2 1/2" | 2" | 132 | 5/32" Dia. Dovetail-to-Stem Attachment 3/8" Dia. Dovetail-to-Stem Attachment | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Economy Dial Lever-Style Variance Indicators
with Rigid-Arm Magnetic-Base Holder
Place the magnetic base on metal surfaces for a solid mount. It has a V-grooved bottom for mounting on flat and curved surfaces and a magnetic release switch for easy setups. Use the fine-adjustment knob for precise positioning of the holder’s arm.
Also known as a test indicator, the indicator has a lever-style contact point that pivots as it comes into contact with a surface and a balanced dial with positive values on one side and negative values on the other side. It has jeweled bearings for high sensitivity, wear resistance, and a long service life. Rotate the dial face for viewing at multiple angles.
Dial | Contact Point | Base | Upright Post | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measuring Range | Measuring Increments | Accuracy | Reading | Dia. | Head Dia. | Lg. | Swivel Angle | Lg. | Wd. | Magnetic Pull, lbs. | Dia. | Ht. | Includes | Each | |
Horizontal Orientation | |||||||||||||||
| 0"-0.03" | 0.0005" | ±0.0004" | 0-15-0 | 1 9/32" | 0.078" | 1/2" | 180° | 2 1/2" | 2" | 132 | 7/16" | 6.9" | 5/32" Dia. Dovetail-to-Stem Attachment 3/8" Dia. Dovetail-to-Stem Attachment | 0000000 | 000000 |