Can An Axa Qctp Fit My 10" Atlas

[Banjo5]

Thanks for the responses.

I worked on making a new t-nut today. Then I found a t-nut in a clamp-down set I had that almost fits the slot now- just a little cleaning up.

I think I will use a spacer under the compound until I get my mill sorted out and running, but I think I prefer to mill the compound - it gets it lower, plus a larger footprint on the compound. Is that valid? I like the look in the photo that kd forwarded from ROUNDS post - thanks kd.

David V- The spacer is easier, and I can get running quicker, but is there a concern over the height of the toolpost? Maybe I just answered my own question, because the tool will still sit at the same height on the post, whether with a spacer or without. What do you think of the footprint size on the compound concern?

Banjo5.

 

[Rob]

Here is how I milled the hump on the compound for my lathe. Also I purchased a Tnut from this seller on EBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-nut-for-A...853376?hash=item33ae7e6e00:g:0csAAOSwEK9UGGhY

 

[Banjo5]

RO
Thanks for the link - ordered the t-nut from Gartman yesterday. Today I came up with a piece of 1/2 x 1 HR, so I will try making my own until it gets here.. I'll continue using my original lantern toolpost for now.

As far as the hump on my compound, thanks for the photos. I think I'll mill it off eventually. I don't have a milling attachment for the lathe, but I did buy a Jet JVM626 at the same time I bought my Atlas 10. I'm running power to it now, and should be ready to start checking it out tomorrow. After I learn a little about running it, the compound could be a first project.

BANJO5

 

[great white]

Here is how I milled the hump on the compound for my lathe. Also I purchased a Tnut from this seller on EBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-nut-for-A...853376?hash=item33ae7e6e00:g:0csAAOSwEK9UGGhY

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Exact same thing I did to my 10" to get my wedge axa on it.

Mounted the compound in the milling attachment and used an end mill. Then used the milling attachment to mill down the T nut to fit.

Hands down the best addition ive made to my little atlas yet!

I didn't have any real problems with the rocker toolpost, but the axa is a light year jump up on it in rigidity and ease of use. HSS blanks also seem to be easier to come by for it too.

 

[GK1918]

I would use a flap disk way more forgiving more control. And yes 7-12 inch is axa.
And you really don't need a tee nut just releive the sides till it slides in there.
good operation for a shaper...................

 

[Banjo5]

Got my T-nut from Gartman machine- nice quality- fit almost perfectly. I put a spacer under my toolpost for now(see photos ) and have made some chips - the extra height doesn't seem to cause any problem.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

BANJO5

 

[kd4gij]

Looks good now enjoy it.