Where to buy indexable carbide cutters and holders

muskyed

muskyed

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Where is everyone buying your carbide cutters and toolholders? Not sure if the toolholder should be 1/4" or 3/8". I have a Midamerica basic repair lathe now, but have ordered their large bore lathe with 3/4hp motor and will be selling my basic repair lathe when that arrives. I also will probably be ordering a quick change toolpost. Some of you may remember I tried one before and sold it as I didn't see the need for it, but will probably be buying another.
 
muskyed said:
Where is everyone buying your carbide cutters and toolholders? Not sure if the toolholder should be 1/4" or 3/8". I have a Midamerica basic repair lathe now, but have ordered their large bore lathe with 3/4hp motor and will be selling my basic repair lathe when that arrives. I also will probably be ordering a quick change toolpost. Some of you may remember I tried one before and sold it as I didn't see the need for it, but will probably be buying another.
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Quick release tool post

I just got my mid America lathe and want a quick release post. All the tool posts I see bolt directly down to where this carriage has the nut that slides in. Maybe there's a certain name for mine and that's why I can't find one? Or do I need to modify for the bolt down type
forums.azbilliards.com

I am very happy with the one I purchased on Amazon
Shars OXA Wedge Type CNC Lathe Quick Change Tool Post
 
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muskyed said:
Where is everyone buying your carbide cutters and toolholders? Not sure if the toolholder should be 1/4" or 3/8". I have a Midamerica basic repair lathe now, but have ordered their large bore lathe with 3/4hp motor and will be selling my basic repair lathe when that arrives. I also will probably be ordering a quick change toolpost. Some of you may remember I tried one before and sold it as I didn't see the need for it, but will probably be buying another.
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Also, check this thread for cutters and toolholders.

https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/hightower-quick-change-tool-post.543800/
 
i sent you a pm , this guy makes the tools and sends the koroloy cutters with them, so you dont have to shop The tools are 3/8 and will fit in anyone's tool holder
 
SSDiver2112 said:

Quick release tool post

I just got my mid America lathe and want a quick release post. All the tool posts I see bolt directly down to where this carriage has the nut that slides in. Maybe there's a certain name for mine and that's why I can't find one? Or do I need to modify for the bolt down type
forums.azbilliards.com

I am very happy with the one I purchased on Amazon
Shars OXA Wedge Type CNC Lathe Quick Change Tool Post
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Did you have to make a base so it would fit the midamerica
 
SSDiver2112 said:
No, I modified the base that came with the tool post. Drilled recessed holes and bolted it to the cross slide with t-nuts.
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i made a base out of .25 6061 flatstock, i had to extend the plate, i made, out away from the work, it was impossible to have installed the toolpost and to function up that close to the work
 
I did somewhat the same. Except I went the cheap way out. I bought some square unistrut washers .Offset the holes for the crosslide and tapped the hole in the middle of the washer for the qctp. Now I have enough travel to actually use it.
 
chuckpilegis said:
I did somewhat the same. Except I went the cheap way out. I bought some square unistrut washers .Offset the holes for the crosslide and tapped the hole in the middle of the washer for the qctp. Now I have enough travel to actually use it.
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i have mine over far enough i use the same bracket and bolt hole for my router. I modified the router mount to use a spindle and added a wider foot at the base to help with vibration. The flat piece of 6061 has separate holes drilled to mount my rounter horizontally. I did make a few brackets, before i made the final one, which facilitates everything except my bird house for coring
 
slim123 said:
i sent you a pm , this guy makes the tools and sends the koroloy cutters with them, so you dont have to shop The tools are 3/8 and will fit in anyone's tool holder
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Can you share this link? DM if preferred.


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