Lantern Vs. Quick Change Tool Posts

[Charles Spencer]

An Armstrong holder on a lantern post supposedly is better for reaching into some awkward spots. I've never actually used mine for that, though.

I have. You can reach back into a hole much better with the lantern.

 

[BGHansen]

Unless you're totally strapped for cash, hang onto the lantern. Like it's been mentioned above, buying the parts back would be a lot more expensive than just hanging onto them.

Bruce

 

[Scruffy]

When I first started on this never ending twisted road, a couple of years ago I struggled with a lantern tool post. I finally bought a cheap qctp. What a difference, no more struggling to set your tool height.
Thanks ron