barnett , yes it does have t slots . three slots on two sides .
ndnchf , once i get out to the shop this evening i'd be very happy to take a pic of the tool . but i can not make any guarantee as to clarity i'll do my best .
i dont own a digital camera , what pictures i do take are from a very dated cell phone .
more clearance hmm ,.. i'll give it a try . tool rigidity ( is that a word lol ) was one of my concerns and also was what caused my goof on the second set up .
it makes me wonder if for general use it might be better to try mounting cutting tools directly into the tool post when ever possible and only using a tool holder when absolutely needed .
to my thinking there would be a couple advantages to that .. less flex without the tool holder and the ability to use bigger stiffer tools .
its something to think about .