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    Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

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    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"31805A110000000
    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"31805A12000000
    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"31805A13000000
    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"31805A14000000
    Replacements for Lathe Tool Posts
    With Made-To-Order T-Nut
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    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"31805A9140000000
    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"31805A915000000
    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"31805A919000000
    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"31805A944000000
    Replacements for Lathe Tool Posts

    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"31805A1500000031805A405000000
    BXA12" to 15"5/8"5/8"1 1/8"1 3/4"31805A260000031805A41200000
    CXA13" to 18"3/4"3/4"1 7/16"2 1/8"31805A170000031805A43500000
    CA14" to 20"1"1"1 11/16"2 1/2"31805A1800000031805A44400000
     

    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"31805A3300000031805A405000000
    BXA12" to 15"5/8"5/8"5/8"1 1/8"1 3/4"31805A340000031805A41200000
    CXA13" to 18"3/4"3/4"3/4"1 7/16"2 1/8"31805A3500000031805A43500000
    CA14" to 20"1"1"13/16"1 11/16"2 1/2"31805A3600000031805A44400000
     

    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"31805A19000000031805A405000000
    BXA12" to 15"1"1"2"31805A2100000031805A41200000
    CXA13" to 18"1"1"2"31805A2200000031805A43500000
    CA14" to 20"1 1/4"1 1/4"2 1/2"31805A2300000031805A44400000
     

    Cutoff Blade Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts

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    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"31805A91000000031805A405000000
    BXA12" to 15"11/16"1/8"1"1 3/4"31805A9200000031805A41200000
    CXA13" to 18"3/4"1/8"1 3/16"2"31805A9300000031805A43500000
    CA14" to 20"7/8"3/16"1 7/16"2 1/2"31805A9400000031805A44400000

    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"K3SteelYes31805A455000000031805A405000000
    BXA12" to 15"0" to 0.5"2"3 1/2"K3SteelYes31805A50200000031805A41200000
    CXA13" to 18"0" to 0.5"2 9/16"3 1/2"K3SteelYes31805A50700000031805A43500000
    CA14" to 20"3/16" to 0.75"2 9/16"4 1/2"K4SteelYes31805A53400000031805A44400000
     

    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"31805A576000000031805A405000000
    BXA12" to 15"15/16"1 7/8"31805A65200000031805A41200000
    CXA13" to 18"1"2"31805A67500000031805A43500000
    CA14" to 20"1 1/8"2 1/4"31805A67800000031805A44400000
     

    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"31805A724000000031805A405000000
     
    For Morse 3 Machine Taper Number
    BXA12" to 15"7/8"1 3/4"31805A84400000031805A41200000
    CA14" to 20"1 1/4"2 1/2"31805A80200000031805A44400000
     
    For Morse 4 Machine Taper Number
    CA14" to 20"1 1/4"2 1/2"31805A90100000031805A44400000
     

    Compensating Tap and Die Holders for Lathes

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    Image of System. Shown with Tap (Not Included). Front orientation. Exploded view. Contains Annotated. Lathe Tap and Die Holders. Compensating Tap and Die Holders for Lathes.

    Shown with Die (Not Included)

    Shown with Tap (Not Included)

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    Shown Assembled in Tailstock (Not Included)

    Cut accurate threads using any lathe with a Morse taper tailstock. These two-part tools consist of a holder that grips either a square-shank tap or a round die and a shank that mounts to your tailstock. The holder slides freely along a slot on the shank—also called floating—to reduce stress from driving the tap or die against your workpiece.
    Tap Holder and Shank Kits
    Image of Product. Shown with Tap (Not Included). Front orientation. Lathe Tap and Die Holders. Compensating Tap and Die Holders for Lathes, Tap Holder and Shank Kits.

    Shown with Tap (Not

    Included)

    Kits come with a complete tool for cutting either internal or external threads. Taps or dies are not included.
    For Tap
    Size
    Machine
    Taper No.
    Inch
    Metric
    For Tap Pipe
    Size
    For Shank
    Dia.
    For Square
    Shank Size
    Max. Thread
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Morse 2No. 0 to 1/4"M1.6 to M65/32" to 1/4"0.188" to 0.313"2.375"Steel29265A110000000
    Morse 31/4" to 1/2"M7 to M121/16, 1/8
    1/4" to 5/16"0.313" to 0.438"2.875"Steel29265A12000000
    Morse 31/2" to 3/4"M14 to M181/8, 1/4
    5/16" to 1/2"0.438" to 0.689"2.875"Steel29265A13000000
    Morse 41/4" to 1/2"M7 to M121/16, 1/8
    1/4" to 5/16"0.313" to 0.438"2.875"Steel29265A14000000
    Morse 41/2" to 3/4"M14 to M181/8, 1/4
    5/16" to 1/2"0.438" to 0.689"2.875"Steel29265A15000000
    Die Holder and Shank Kits
    Image of Product. Shown with Die (Not Included). Front orientation. Lathe Tap and Die Holders. Compensating Tap and Die Holders for Lathes, Die Holder and Shank Kits.

    Shown with Die (Not

    Included)

    Kits come with a complete tool for cutting either internal or external threads. Taps or dies are not included.
    Machine
    Taper No.
    For Die
    OD
    Max. Thread
    Lg.
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Morse 21"2.375"SteelThree Set Screws29265A160000000
    Morse 31"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A17000000
    Morse 31 1/2"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A18000000
    Morse 32"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A19000000
    Morse 41"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A21000000
    Morse 41 1/2"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A22000000
    Morse 42"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A23000000
    Tap Holders
    Image of Product. Shown with Tap (Not Included). Front orientation. Lathe Tap and Die Holders. Compensating Tap and Die Holders for Lathes, Tap Holders.

    Shown with Tap (Not

    Included)

    Add holders to switch to a cutting tool in a different size or type.
    For Tap
    Size
    For Machine
    Taper No.
    Inch
    Metric
    For Tap Pipe
    Size
    For Shank
    Dia.
    For Square
    Shank Size
    Max. Thread
    Lg.
    Material
    Each
    Morse 2No. 0 to 1/4"M1.6 to M65/32" to 1/4"0.188" to 0.313"2.375"Steel29265A240000000
    Morse 3, Morse 41/4" to 1/2"M7 to M121/16, 1/8
    1/4" to 5/16"0.313" to 0.438"2.875"Steel29265A25000000
    Morse 3, Morse 41/2" to 3/4"M14 to M181/8, 1/4
    5/16" to 1/2"0.438" to 0.689"2.875"Steel29265A26000000
    Die Holders
    Image of Product. Shown with Die (Not Included). Front orientation. Lathe Tap and Die Holders. Compensating Tap and Die Holders for Lathes, Die Holders.

    Shown with

    Die (Not

    Included)

    Add holders to switch to a cutting tool in a different size or type.
    For Machine
    Taper No.
    For Die
    OD
    Max. Thread
    Lg.
    Material
    Includes
    Each
    Morse 21"2.375"SteelThree Set Screws29265A51000000
    Morse 3, Morse 41"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A5200000
    Morse 3, Morse 41 1/2"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A5300000
    Morse 3, Morse 42"2.875"SteelThree Set Screws29265A5400000
    Shanks
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lathe Tap and Die Holders. Compensating Tap and Die Holders for Lathes, Shanks.
    Shanks are compatible with any holder, as long as they have the same Morse taper number.
    Machine
    Taper No.
    Material
    Each
    Morse 2Steel29265A56000000
    Morse 3Steel29265A5700000
    Morse 4Steel29265A58000000
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