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    Square-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

    Image of System. Shown with Lathe Tool (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Lathe Post Tool Holders. Square-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts.

    Shown with Lathe

    Tool (Sold

    Separately)

    Grip square-shank lathe tools. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong. A shoulder screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Use with lathe tools (sold separately) that have dimensions that correspond to the holder’s capacity.
    Lathe Post Tool Holders
    Replacement
    Shoulder Screws
    For Max.
    Shank
    For Tool
    Post Series
    For Lathe
    Swing
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Centerline
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    AXA0" to 10"1/2"1/2"15/16"1 1/2"00000000000000000000000000000
    BXA12" to 15"5/8"5/8"1 1/8"1 3/4"000000000000000000000000000
    CXA13" to 18"3/4"3/4"1 7/16"2 1/8"000000000000000000000000000
    CA14" to 20"1"1"1 11/16"2 1/2"0000000000000000000000000000
     

    Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tool Posts.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. 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.
    With Blank T-Nut
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. With Blank T-Nut.
    Tool posts with blank T-nuts come with a T-nut that must be machined to fit your lathe’s T-slot.
    For
    Lathe
    Body
    T-Nut
    Overall
    Tool Post
    Series
    Swing
    Ctr. Ht.
    Optimal Center
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Post
    Dia.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Each
    AXA0" to 10"15/16" to 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"000000000000000
    BXA12" to 15"1 1/8" to 1 3/4"1 7/16"3"2 3/4"4 5/8"5/8"5 3/8"2 3/4"5/8"00000000000000
    CXA13" to 18"1 7/16" to 2"1 23/32"3 1/2"3"5 1/8"3/4"6 1/8"3"3/4"00000000000000
    CA14" to 20"1 11/16" to 2 5/8"2 5/32"4"3 5/8"6 1/4"7/8"7 3/8"3 1/2"7/8"00000000000000
    Replacements for Lathe Tool Posts
    With Made-To-Order T-Nut
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. With Made-To-Order T-Nut.
    Image of Attribute. T-Slot Dimensions. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts, With Made-To-Order T-Nut.

    T-Slot Dimensions

    Tool posts with made-to-order T-nuts 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
    Tool Post
    Series
    Swing
    Ctr. Ht.
    Optimal Center
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Post
    Dia.
    Choose a T-Slot
    Base Width
    Choose a T-Slot
    Base Height
    Choose a T-Slot
    Width
    Choose a T-Slot
    Overall Height
    Each
    AXA0" to 10"15/16" to 1 1/4"1 3/32"2 1/2"2 1/4"3 7/8"9/16"1/16" to 1 1/2"3/16" to 3/8"5/8" to 1"1/16" to 1/2"0000000000000000
    BXA12" to 15"1 1/8" to 1 3/4"1 7/16"3"2 3/4"4 5/8"5/8"1/16" to 2 1/4"3/16" to 3/8"11/16" to 1 5/8"1/16" to 5/8"000000000000000
    CXA13" to 18"1 7/16" to 2"1 23/32"3 1/2"3"5 1/8"3/4"1/16" to 2 1/2"1/4" to 1/2"13/16" to 1 9/16"1/16" to 3/4"000000000000000
    CA14" to 20"1 11/16" to 2 5/8"2 5/32"4"3 5/8"6 1/4"7/8"1/16" to 2 1/2"1/4" to 1/2"15/16" to 1 1/2"1/16" to 7/8"000000000000000
    Replacements for Lathe Tool Posts

    Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

    Image of System. Shown with Lathe Tool (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Lathe Post Tool Holders.  Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts.

    Shown with Lathe

    Tool (Sold

    Separately)

    A V-groove enables these holders to grip round-shank as well as square-shank tools. A shoulder screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong. Use with lathe tools (sold separately) that have dimensions that correspond to the holder’s capacity.
    Lathe Post Tool Holders
    Replacement
    Shoulder Screws
    For Max.
    Shank
    For Tool
    Post Series
    For Lathe
    Swing
    Wd.
    Ht.
    Dia.
    Centerline
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    AXA0" to 10"1/2"1/2"1/2"15/16"1 1/2"00000000000000000000000000000
    BXA12" to 15"5/8"5/8"5/8"1 1/8"1 3/4"000000000000000000000000000
    CXA13" to 18"3/4"3/4"3/4"1 7/16"2 1/8"0000000000000000000000000000
    CA14" to 20"1"1"13/16"1 11/16"2 1/2"0000000000000000000000000000
     

    Strong-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

    Image of System. Shown with Lathe Tool (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Lathe Post Tool Holders. Strong-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts.

    Shown with Lathe Tool (Sold

    Separately)

    Four flat head screws lock down round-shank tools in a precision-ground bore for increased rigidity over other round-shank tool holders. A shoulder screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong. Use with lathe tools (sold separately) that have a shank diameter that corresponds to the holder’s capacity.
    Lathe Post Tool Holders
    Replacement
    Shoulder Screws
    For Tool
    Post Series
    For Lathe
    Swing
    For Max.
    Shank Dia.
    Centerline
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    AXA0" to 10"3/4"3/4"1 1/2"000000000000000000000000000000
    BXA12" to 15"1"1"2"0000000000000000000000000000
    CXA13" to 18"1"1"2"0000000000000000000000000000
    CA14" to 20"1 1/4"1 1/4"2 1/2"0000000000000000000000000000
     

    Cutoff Blade Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

    Image of System. Shown with Cutoff Blade (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Cutoff Blade Holders. Cutoff Blade Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts.

    Shown with Cutoff

    Blade (Sold

    Separately)

    Securely hold wedge-shaped and T-shaped cutoff blades in a quick-change tool post. A shoulder screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong. Use with cutoff blades (sold separately) that have dimensions that correspond to the holder’s capacity.
    Cutoff Blade Holders
    Replacement
    Shoulder Screws
    For
    Blade
    For Tool
    Post Series
    For Lathe
    Swing
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Centerline
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    AXA0" to 10"1/2"3/32"13/16"1 1/2"000000000000000000000000000000
    BXA12" to 15"11/16"1/8"1"1 3/4"0000000000000000000000000000
    CXA13" to 18"3/4"1/8"1 3/16"2"0000000000000000000000000000
    CA14" to 20"7/8"3/16"1 7/16"2 1/2"0000000000000000000000000000

    5C Collet Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

    Image of System. Shown with Drill Bit (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Lathe Post Tool Holders. 5C Collet Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts.

    Shown with Drill Bit (Sold

    Separately)

    These holders work with any 5C collet to rigidly grip drill bits, taps, end mills, and other tools. A shoulder screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
    Lathe Post Tool Holders
    Replacement
    Shoulder Screws
    For Tool
    Post Series
    For Lathe
    Swing
    Centerline
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    AXA0" to 10"15/16"1 7/8"0000000000000000000000000000000
    BXA12" to 15"15/16"1 7/8"00000000000000000000000000000
    CXA13" to 18"1"2"00000000000000000000000000000
    CA14" to 20"1 1/8"2 1/4"00000000000000000000000000000
     

    Drill Chuck Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

    Image of System. Shown with Drill Bit (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Lathe Post Tool Holders. Drill Chuck Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts.

    Shown with Drill Bit (Sold

    Separately)

    A built-in drill chuck allows quick installation of drill bits, taps, and other round- or hex-shank tools into a quick-change tool post. A shoulder screw allows for quick and accurate tool height changes without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
    Lathe Post Tool Holders
    Replacement
    Shoulder Screws
    Chuck Key
    For Tool
    Post Series
    For Lathe
    Swing
    For Bit Shank
    Size
    Centerline
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    No.
    Material
    Included
    Each
    Each
    AXA0" to 10"0" to 0.5"2"3 1/4"K3SteelYes0000000000000000000000000000000
    BXA12" to 15"0" to 0.5"2"3 1/2"K3SteelYes00000000000000000000000000000
    CXA13" to 18"0" to 0.5"2 9/16"3 1/2"K3SteelYes00000000000000000000000000000
    CA14" to 20"3/16" to 0.75"2 9/16"4 1/2"K4SteelYes00000000000000000000000000000
     

    Morse Taper Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

    Image of System. Shown with Drill Bit (Sold Separately). Front orientation. Lathe Post Tool Holders. Morse Taper Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts.

    Shown with Drill Bit (Sold Separately)

    Mount any tool with a Morse taper shank to a quick-change tool post. A shoulder screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
    Lathe Post Tool Holders
    Replacement
    Shoulder Screws
    For Tool
    Post Series
    For Lathe
    Swing
    Centerline
    Ht.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Each
    Each
    For Morse 2 Machine Taper Number
    AXA0" to 10"3/4"1 1/2"0000000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Morse 3 Machine Taper Number
    BXA12" to 15"7/8"1 3/4"00000000000000000000000000000
    CA14" to 20"1 1/4"2 1/2"00000000000000000000000000000
     
    For Morse 4 Machine Taper Number
    CA14" to 20"1 1/4"2 1/2"00000000000000000000000000000
     
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