I have a mini lathe 7 x 12 that I wanted to put a quick change tool post on but the original tool post has a rod with threads on it that I cant remove. I cant find a nut that will fit on the threads so that I can do that two nut trick to twist it off. I have a thread gauge and everything. Is there some other way to get it off?
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Trying to remove old tool post
- Thread starter Jm1297
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I just tried feeling around and it seems smooth, I think you're right.
The rod I have to replace it has a small band of threads on the bottom so it could be threaded. I'm going to try repairing the threads and do the two nut thing tomorrow.
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Why do you need to remove the existing post? There are lots of mini lathe QCTP's to choose from. Everything from DIY/home made to ready made QCTP's. And they all mount on the post on the compound.
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I will throw in that it might be a good time to upgrade your compound from one of Little Machine Shop's offerings. They have a modified compound which is supposed to produce a bit less tool chatter than the standard compound.
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I wouldn't try unscrewing that post using the 2 nut method. Those are usually pressed in from the bottom & pinned to prevent rotating. As Matthew said, take the compound slide off & look at the bottom side.
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Whoa! Take the compound apart. I think that you will find that on the bottom side of the compound you will see a flange. So instead of pulling it out you may have to push it out . Even though I have a 8", mine has a flange and is press fitted in.