A2z

JTs cuerepair said:

Been away for a while now, looking for a az2 quick Chang tool holder for a Hightower/taig lathe,

Are they still in business and available?????

Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.

Also info on P/N for the cutt off tool that fits the a2z holder ?

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AFAIK they are discontinued. I tried to find one last year and ended up going with Shars before I noticed that Chris has them in stock on his site cheaper. Looks like Chris's have the spacer for the deluxe lathe which will save you having to make an adapter for the Shars QCTP. Not sure who makes the ones he sells.

The Shars uses standard 1/2" cut off blades. Not sure about Chris's.

You might want to check Ebay as well, might get lucky and find one used.

I have upgraded 2 of my lathes with OXA from Little machine shop. They are All steel construction and reasonably priced. The Deluxe cuemith I had to build a small riser, but no biggie. I feel they are far superior to the A2Z I had. The first picture shows the riser I made. It is actually the base of a porter cable mount from Todd at Mid America.
https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=3112
Dave

Dave38 said:

I have upgraded 2 of my lathes with OXA from Little machine shop. They are All steel construction and reasonably priced. The Deluxe cuemith I had to build a small riser, but no biggie. I feel they are far superior to the A2Z I had. The first picture shows the riser I made. It is actually the base of a porter cable mount from Todd at Mid America.
https://littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=3112
Dave

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I use OXA stuff on my min-ilathe (C3 from littlemachineshop.com) and I've been happy with it.

And if you're in a pinch for a cutoff tool you can go to HF and buy this kit for $5.

https://www.harborfreight.com/5-pie...-tool-bits-for-metalworking-lathes-40641.html