Quick change tool post

[dogman1313]

I just got me a 1991 Shop-task 1720 xm & its in great shape. I'm looking for a quick change tool post setup. Does anyone know which one will fit this machine.

Thanks
Dave

 

[Rbeckett]

I would give Chris at Little Machine Shop a call or email and see if he knows. Some of the older machines, especially some 3-N-1's require a special stud in the cross slide to properly adapt one to the machine. Failure to use the correct stud will create chatter and vibration and you will never get a decent surface finish or hold any specs very consistently. Hope this helps.

Bob

 

[SEK_22Hornet]

I think Shoptask is still in business as ShopMaster - you might contact them and see if they can help you out.

 

[tweinke]

Yes they are still around, shopmasterusa.com. Seem to remember AXA as being a good size.

 

[kd4gij]

What? New machine and no pics!:nono:

 

[dogman1313]

What? New machine and no pics!:nono:

Here are some pics. It came with a bench grinder, tool post, mill vise, 6-de-burr tools, 40, taps, bunch of drill bits, live center, tailstock chuck, 4 jaw chuck, Starret mic, & caliper, 3 jaw chuck. I have to replace 3 dried out belts, but I've already made a part for my 1950 craftsman drill press.

 

[Falcon67]

Agree - that looks in the "9x20" class of machines, so an AXA/Phase II/etc should fit well. I would join the 9x20 group at Yahoo because there are many details on 9x20 lathe modifications that would probably translate to that machine. Including adding on a QCTP.

 

[dogman1313]

Agree - that looks in the "9x20" class of machines, so an AXA/Phase II/etc should fit well. I would join the 9x20 group at Yahoo because there are many details on 9x20 lathe modifications that would probably translate to that machine. Including adding on a QCTP.

Thanks for the reply, do you have a like to that group/ Or how do you find the group? I thought yahoo groups disbanded years ago.

 

[Falcon67]

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/9x20Lathe/conversations/messages

 

[dogman1313]

Thanks, I joined the group along with Practical Machinist. Hopefully these will help. Any other suggestions would be appreciated.