Turning Tool Holders | McMaster-Carr

	For Tool Post Series For Tool Post Series

BXA

AXA

CXA

	For Maximum Lathe Swing For Maximum Lathe Swing

	For Shank Shape For Shank Shape

Square

Round

	For Holding For Holding

	For Minimum Lathe Swing For Minimum Lathe Swing

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Overall Height Overall Height

	For Maximum Shank Height For Maximum Shank Height

1/2"

5/8"

3/4"

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	Shank Type Shank Type

Rectangular

Square

Morse Taper

	Shank Width Shank Width

3/8"

1/2"

5/8"

	Centerline Height Centerline Height

	Cut Direction Cut Direction


Left Hand	Neutral

Right Hand

	For Maximum Shank Width For Maximum Shank Width

1/2"

5/8"

3/4"

	For Maximum Shank Diameter For Maximum Shank Diameter

	Tool Post Series Tool Post Series

AXA

BXA

CXA

	Shank Height Shank Height

	Overall Length Overall Length

14 1/4"

16 3/8"

20 3/8"

	For Belt Length For Belt Length

30"

36"

54"

	Head Style Head Style

Left-Hand Offset

Neutral

Right-Hand Offset

	For Belt Width For Belt Width

	For Maximum Workpiece Diameter For Maximum Workpiece Diameter

6 3/16"

8 5/8"

16 5/8"

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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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. Height-adjustment 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. Use with lathe tools (sold separately) that have dimensions that correspond to the holder’s capacity.

Holders
		For Max. Shank							Replacement Height Adjustment Screws
For Tool Post Series	For Lathe Swing	Wd.	Ht.	Dia.	Centerline Ht.	Overall Ht.		Each		Each
AXA	0"-10"	1/2"	1/2"	1/2"	15/16"	1 1/2"	00000000	000000	000000000	000000
BXA	12"-15"	5/8"	5/8"	5/8"	1 1/8"	1 3/4"	00000000	00000	000000000	00000
CXA	13"-18"	3/4"	3/4"	3/4"	1 7/16"	2 1/8"	00000000	00000	000000000	00000
CA	14"-20"	1"	1"	13/16"	1 11/16"	2 1/2"	00000000	000000	000000000	00000

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 height-adjustment 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.

Holders
		For Max. Shank						Replacement Height Adjustment Screws
For Tool Post Series	For Lathe Swing	Wd.	Ht.	Centerline Ht.	Overall Ht.		Each		Each
AXA	0"-10"	1/2"	1/2"	15/16"	1 1/2"	00000000	000000	000000000	000000
BXA	12"-15"	5/8"	5/8"	1 1/8"	1 3/4"	00000000	00000	000000000	00000
CXA	13"-18"	3/4"	3/4"	1 7/16"	2 1/8"	00000000	00000	000000000	00000
CA	14"-20"	1"	1"	1 11/16"	2 1/2"	00000000	000000	000000000	00000

Rigid-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 height-adjustment 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.

Holders							Replacement Height Adjustment Screws
For Tool Post Series	For Lathe Swing	For Max. Shank Dia.	Centerline Ht.	Overall Ht.		Each		Each
AXA	0"-10"	3/4"	3/4"	1 1/2"	00000000	000000	000000000	000000
BXA	12"-15"	1"	1"	2"	00000000	000000	000000000	00000
CXA	13"-18"	1"	1"	2"	00000000	000000	000000000	00000
CA	14"-20"	1 1/4"	1 1/4"	2 1/2"	00000000	000000	000000000	00000

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.

With Blank T-Nut

	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

With Custom T-Nut

T-Slot Dimensions

	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"	0"-3/8"	0"-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"	0"-3/8"	0"-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"	0"-1/2"	0"-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"	0"-1/2"	0"-1 1/2"	0"-7/8"	000000000	000000

Accessories and Replacement Parts

AXA
		Each
Square-Shank Tool Holder	00000000	000000
Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder	00000000	00000
Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder	00000000	00000
Cutoff Blade Holder	00000000	000000
5C Collet Holder	000000000	000000
Drill Chuck Holder	000000000	000000
Morse Taper 2 Holder	000000000	00000
Morse Taper 3 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 2 Holder	000000000	00000
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	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
Morse Taper 4 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

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 height-adjustment 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.

Holders						Replacement Height Adjustment Screws
For Tool Post Series	For Lathe Swing	Centerline Ht.	Overall Ht.		Each		Each
Morse Taper 2
AXA	0"-10"	3/4"	1 1/2"	000000000	000000	000000000	000000
BXA	12"-15"	7/8"	1 3/4"	000000000	00000	000000000	00000
Morse Taper 3
AXA	0"-10"	3/4"	1 1/2"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
BXA	12"-15"	7/8"	1 3/4"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
CXA	13"-18"	1"	2"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
CA	14"-20"	1 1/4"	2 1/2"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
Morse Taper 4
CXA	13"-18"	1 1/16"	2 1/8"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
CA	14"-20"	1 1/4"	2 1/2"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000

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 height-adjustment 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.

Holders
		For Blade						Replacement Height Adjustment Screws
For Tool Post Series	For Lathe Swing	Height	Width	Centerline Ht.	Overall Ht.		Each		Each
AXA	0"-10"	1/2"	3/32"	13/16"	1 1/2"	00000000	0000000	000000000	000000
BXA	12"-15"	11/16"	1/8"	1"	1 3/4"	00000000	000000	000000000	00000
CXA	13"-18"	3/4"	1/8"	1 3/16"	2"	00000000	000000	000000000	00000
CA	14"-20"	7/8"	3/16"	1 7/16"	2 1/2"	00000000	000000	000000000	00000

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 height-adjustment 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.

Holders
					Chuck Key					Replacement Height Adjustment Screws
For Tool Post Series	For Lathe Swing	For Bit Shank Size	Centerline Ht.	Overall Ht.	Number	Material	Included		Each		Each
AXA	0"-10"	0"-1/2"	2"	3 1/4"	K3	Steel	Yes	000000000	0000000	000000000	000000
BXA	12"-15"	0"-1/2"	2"	3 1/2"	K3	Steel	Yes	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
CXA	13"-18"	0"-1/2"	2 9/16"	3 1/2"	K3	Steel	Yes	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
CA	14"-20"	3/16"-3/4"	2 9/16"	4 1/2"	K4	Steel	Yes	000000000	000000	000000000	00000

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 height-adjustment 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.

Holders						Replacement Height Adjustment Screws
For Tool Post Series	For Lathe Swing	Centerline Ht.	Overall Ht.		Each		Each
AXA	0"-10"	15/16"	1 7/8"	000000000	0000000	000000000	000000
BXA	12"-15"	15/16"	1 7/8"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
CXA	13"-18"	1"	2"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000
CA	14"-20"	1 1/8"	2 1/4"	000000000	000000	000000000	00000

Lathe Tool Holders for Square-Shank Tools

Right-Hand Offset

Left-Hand Offset

Neutral

Secure square-shank tools to a lathe's tool post. A set screw keeps the tool in place. Right-handed holders cut from right to left, left-handed holders cut from left to right, and neutral holders can cut in either direction.

Right-hand and left-hand offset holders are good for working close to the chuck.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

For Max. Tool Bit			Shank
Shank Wd.	Shank Ht.	For Lathe Swing	Wd.	Ht.	O'all Wd.	O'all Lg.	Material	O'all Ht.		Each
Right-Hand Offset
1/4"	1/4"	10"-12"	3/8"	7/8"	3/8"	5"	Steel	1 5/8"	00000000	000000
5/16"	5/16"	14"-16"	1/2"	1 1/8"	1/2"	6"	Steel	2"	00000000	00000
3/8"	3/8"	16"-18"	5/8"	1 3/8"	5/8"	7"	Steel	2"	00000000	00000
Left-Hand Offset
1/4"	1/4"	10"-12"	3/8"	7/8"	3/8"	5"	Steel	1 3/4"	00000000	00000
5/16"	5/16"	14"-16"	1/2"	1 1/8"	1/2"	6"	Steel	2"	00000000	00000
3/8"	3/8"	16"-18"	5/8"	1 3/8"	5/8"	7"	Steel	2 1/2"	00000000	00000
Neutral
1/4"	1/4"	10"-12"	3/8"	7/8"	3/8"	5"	Steel	1 3/4"	00000000	00000
5/16"	5/16"	14"-16"	1/2"	1 1/8"	1/2"	6"	Steel	2"	00000000	00000
3/8"	3/8"	16"-18"	5/8"	1 3/8"	5/8"	7"	Steel	2 1/4"	00000000	00000

Belt Sanders for Lathes

Keep hands safely out of the way while deburring, sanding, and polishing workpieces on a lathe. Mount sanders to your lathe tool post, then adjust the arms to position the sanding belt against the workpiece. Rotate the sanding belt with the hand wheel to ensure that the abrasive wears evenly.

For Belt				Shank
Wd.	Lg.	For Max. Workpiece Dia.	Overall Lg.	Type	Ht.	Wd.	Includes		Each
1"	30"	6 3/16"	14 1/4"	Rectangular	3/4"	2"	(3) Sanding Belts in 80, 180, and 320 grit	0000000	0000000
2"	36"	8 5/8"	16 3/8"	Rectangular	3/4"	2"	(3) Sanding Belts in 80, 180, and 320 grit	0000000	000000
4"	54"	16 5/8"	20 3/8"	Rectangular	1"	2"	(3) Sanding Belts in 80, 180, and 320 grit	0000000	00000000