qctp

So I'm officially DONE with the QCTP that came with my lathe. I need to replace it with a CXA tool post of very good quality. The one I have is the piston type and it does not always stay locked. I thought it was operator error but today I broke a parting tool and found that the tool holder...

I inherited an Atlas Clausing 6 in lathe (model 10100). I would like to buy a quick change tool post that would replace the original “lantern post”. I am a novice to metal turning and would sure appreciate some recommendations. Thanks!

After great results in my clamp style knurling tool and Bump straight knurling tool I was riled with the poor results I had with QCTP 110 tool (knurling and facing tool holder). The material used Checking if idea will work... "Milling" the round slot in four jaw chuck. Tool ready for...

Not mine, but deserves a look

I pulled the trigger and ordered a used Aloris QCTP for my Logan 816 lathe. It comes with 6 tool holders. I'll use the 3/8" HSS tools in several of the holders, but I'd like to get a few indexable carbide holders, and am not sure where to start. I did watch the "New Old Tony" video which...

I have a friend who has an old Rockwell lathe he acquired a while back from a high school shop auction. It is a Rockwell Series number 25-42x with a serial number of 1696402. I have been discussing with him upgrading it to a quick-change tool post from the old lantern post it presently has in...