QCTP Adapter for Micro 100 carbide boring bar

I've been thinking about building a 4D style holder for bars. Big block of steel, dovetail for the QCTP, and a good size bore, slit and drill/tap for some clamping screws. Wouldn't be that different from the normal toolholders I made that have been working well.
 
Makes me want to make one too! I’d kind of rather spend the money on a dovetail cutter and make a holder than buy a holder. I’ve also been wondering if I could open my AXA holders to fit my BXA post...
 
jwmelvin said:
Makes me want to make one too! I’d kind of rather spend the money on a dovetail cutter and make a holder than buy a holder. I’ve also been wondering if I could open my AXA holders to fit my BXA post...
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Cutting dovetails isn't hard. It's kind of fun to watch even. I don't see any reason you can't open up AXA holders. They wouldn't be as ridgid, but probably good enough for a lot of work. At that point though, you're not that far away from just making a batch of holders.
 
Thanks for the encouragement, both of you. I’ll have to start looking for a dovetail cutter.
 
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