Thanks for the video. I had to watch your video to help me figure out how to disassemble mine. The only weak point on these tool posts is the threads on the lever handle. Mine snapped off flush with the toolpost. Since I needed to use my lathe to repair it, and I couldn't use my lathe without my toolpost I was in a pickle. I ended up milling off two opposing sides flat so I could open and close it with a large adjustable wrench. Now that I got it apart, I'm taking measurements and going to make a copy of the part.
Great video. I can't understand why some people feel compelled to remark on why they won't do something. As well as slop in tightening, slop affects how far the handle travels when loosening. The result is when fully loosened, the handle can be over the dovetails parallel to the ways. The end result is the removal of the tool holder is difficult. Have you done any work to reduce slop in the loosening direction?
nice modification. I just recently made my own QCTP for my 8 x 16 mini lathe and went with a cam/piston design for simplicity and it worked very well for me.
Thanks for sharing your video my toolpost has been driving me crazy I have 30thou movement and now I can rectify that thanks to your help all the best stay safe
Nice. I may look at mine and get a measure on how much backlash there is. Mine's a Bostar, and I don't /remember/ there being much, but now I'm curious! Cheers, Craig
Not sure if my dense head missed it, why is that backlash bad ? Does it result in inconsistent tool offsets when tightening ? I have a piston type tool post and all I really care about is the repeatability of the tool tip's position.
Thanks for the video! I made a couple washers for mine by parting them off some brass rod, no tail support, just turned the OD, drilled and bored the ID, and used the Joe Pie method of "just go for it" when parting. 0.15 and 0.30, turns out using both of them wound up being the perfect amount! I somehow hit a magical balance between absolutely no slop (not counting the slop in the actual dovetail threads), and not too stiff either. It feels like a much more expensive tool post now 😂
Good problem solving! Making a thin washer like that is surprisingly hard, and you might want to share how you did it. I'm sure your viewers would appreciate it. Thanks for the video!
Thanks for subscribing! Play creates more play, like loose pin enlarges the hole. But more importantly FOR ME, I wanted it to feel more precise in my hands. If I slide a lever, the mechanism should slide and it gets annoying when you have a mile of slack.
@@woodscreekworkshop9939 Thanks bud. I'm dumping my aloris AXA, I think she's had her day and tired. I have a brand new HHIP CXA but I think it's too damn big for my 13x38. That's why I'm considering a BXA. When you gonna ditch the compound? Seeing guys part with the feed engaged makes me jealous!
So guess what showed up today? The same sloppy ass bxa chinese toolpost!🙄 I think i'll try option A and machine it instead of making a thin shim for it.🤞
Good video. I'm going to make a prediction though. There will be an Aloris in your future. I had a cheapo that came with my 1941 South Bend 13". I was so frustrated with that thing. I bought a Phase II. Much better than the other but not an Aloris. Now I have a CXA Aloris. It has changed my life :) There is nothing wrong with the Shars holders IMHO
The set screws on my Chinese tool holders scare me. They're very tapered and the unthreaded portion ends-up being inside the threads on the holder with a full height tool installed. I need to find some that fit better.
I should check my Phase II (AXA) Aloris clone. I think it's also from China, but with maybe some/better QA/QC(?) Anyway, great video. I like the Mickey Mouse ending.
@@woodscreekworkshop9939 I beg to differ, when tightening the post, the "scroll" as you call it is forced up against the shim. It's not much but there is still a little bit of rotational friction. I would still prefer a hardened steel shim over soft brass...
But it does effect how far the handle travels. So no time was wasted on this mod at all. I've found people who accept slop tend to do slop work. People who like precision in their tools tend to do better work. I can guess what camp you're in...
Thanks for the video. I had to watch your video to help me figure out how to disassemble mine. The only weak point on these tool posts is the threads on the lever handle. Mine snapped off flush with the toolpost. Since I needed to use my lathe to repair it, and I couldn't use my lathe without my toolpost I was in a pickle. I ended up milling off two opposing sides flat so I could open and close it with a large adjustable wrench. Now that I got it apart, I'm taking measurements and going to make a copy of the part.
This was such a practical improvement and your explanation was good!
Good time to be here, backlash is a thing we cannot have much of but still do in our micro-machining world. Lance & Patrick.
I caught your "subscribe" message. Still laughing. I had already subscribed. Love all your videos. Good lighting and explaining. Thanks.
Great video. I can't understand why some people feel compelled to remark on why they won't do something. As well as slop in tightening, slop affects how far the handle travels when loosening. The result is when fully loosened, the handle can be over the dovetails parallel to the ways. The end result is the removal of the tool holder is difficult. Have you done any work to reduce slop in the loosening direction?
There's a lot of unseen machine work in that wedge type tool post compared to my Dicksons tool post. Unbelievable, great content.
nice modification. I just recently made my own QCTP for my 8 x 16 mini lathe and went with a cam/piston design for simplicity and it worked very well for me.
Thanks for sharing your video my toolpost has been driving me crazy I have 30thou movement and now I can rectify that thanks to your help all the best stay safe
I had no idea that that's what was inside (some) QCTPs. Thanks for sharing 👍
Thank you for checking it out
Nice. I may look at mine and get a measure on how much backlash there is. Mine's a Bostar, and I don't /remember/ there being much, but now I'm curious! Cheers, Craig
Not sure if my dense head missed it, why is that backlash bad ? Does it result in inconsistent tool offsets when tightening ? I have a piston type tool post and all I really care about is the repeatability of the tool tip's position.
Thanks for the video! I made a couple washers for mine by parting them off some brass rod, no tail support, just turned the OD, drilled and bored the ID, and used the Joe Pie method of "just go for it" when parting. 0.15 and 0.30, turns out using both of them wound up being the perfect amount! I somehow hit a magical balance between absolutely no slop (not counting the slop in the actual dovetail threads), and not too stiff either. It feels like a much more expensive tool post now 😂
Good problem solving! Making a thin washer like that is surprisingly hard, and you might want to share how you did it. I'm sure your viewers would appreciate it.
Thanks for the video!
You sandwich the thin stock between thick stock and machine it. Joe Piy shows how to do it on his channel.
Neat bit of work. I'll have to examine the little one I have.
Great video thanks for Sharing.
Take Care.
Really interesting and enjoyable video. I like the subtle subscribe suggestions hidden all over the place.
Thanks, I may have over done it, but I learned from TOT 😁
Well worked out, will check my tool post today now.
Simple solution, very nice. Keep 'em coming.
Thank you!
I just find your channel trough your comment on another video. Man this video is awsome to watch! i'm going to follow you from now on!
Thank you!
Nicely done repair, thanks for posting.
Mohabat khan Malak thanks!
Great Upgrade Yuchol Nicely Done-Thanks!
Michael Rosenlof thanks. I see you’re catching up on videos. 😁
Woods Creek Workshop I keep saying, okay...just one more and one more after that ! 😁
The one I use almost daily is an Aloris QCTP 50 or 60 (uses DA holders) the nut however is NOT left-hand threaded.
Interesting 🙁
Nice job! Easy fix once shim is machined.
Thanks 👍
Just discovered you. Great channel!
Question, what is the problem with having slop in that part of the tool post? I just found your channel and subbed!
Thanks for subscribing! Play creates more play, like loose pin enlarges the hole. But more importantly FOR ME, I wanted it to feel more precise in my hands. If I slide a lever, the mechanism should slide and it gets annoying when you have a mile of slack.
Thanks for sharing this video. Gonna do the same to mine.
Good luck! Can't hurt anything.
So, what have you accomplished? The small play has no impact on the repeatability of locating the tool.
2 questions.. What brand is that tool post and what size is it? Thanks man.
It’s BXA size and I purchased from Precision Matthews, but it wasn’t private labeled for them, same as other imports. Hope this helps.
@@woodscreekworkshop9939 Thanks bud. I'm dumping my aloris AXA, I think she's had her day and tired. I have a brand new HHIP CXA but I think it's too damn big for my 13x38. That's why I'm considering a BXA. When you gonna ditch the compound? Seeing guys part with the feed engaged makes me jealous!
@@jagboy69 I’ve thought about ditching the compound, or at least make it optional. I really should do it.
@@woodscreekworkshop9939 Do it and keep it simple! A lot of people I bet would follow in your footsteps.😉
So guess what showed up today? The same sloppy ass bxa chinese toolpost!🙄 I think i'll try option A and machine it instead of making a thin shim for it.🤞
Nice work..
Nice mod to that "Mom's" brand QCTP.
Good video.
I'm going to make a prediction though. There will be an Aloris in your future.
I had a cheapo that came with my 1941 South Bend 13". I was so frustrated with that thing. I bought a Phase II. Much better than the other but not an Aloris.
Now I have a CXA Aloris. It has changed my life :) There is nothing wrong with the Shars holders IMHO
Don’t say that, wife won’t be happy 😁
Great video!! ......although I really want chips now. lol
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The set screws on my Chinese tool holders scare me. They're very tapered and the unthreaded portion ends-up being inside the threads on the holder with a full height tool installed. I need to find some that fit better.
Me too
I should check my Phase II (AXA) Aloris clone. I think it's also from China, but with maybe some/better QA/QC(?) Anyway, great video. I like the Mickey Mouse ending.
Nice!
Thanks!
Ideally for longer ware a brass shim would have been better, BUT, we in most cases work with what we have!
Those are stationary parts, no rotation or any other movement. A simple shim 👍🏼
@@woodscreekworkshop9939 I beg to differ, when tightening the post, the "scroll" as you call it is forced up against the shim. It's not much but there is still a little bit of rotational friction. I would still prefer a hardened steel shim over soft brass...
Great content. more vids please.. Love the Subscribe flash aka ThisOldTony.
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Slop in the handle has no effect of how sturdy the post holds the tool holder, but if it makes you feel better by all means it's your time to waste.
But it does effect how far the handle travels. So no time was wasted on this mod at all. I've found people who accept slop tend to do slop work. People who like precision in their tools tend to do better work. I can guess what camp you're in...
Yup single lathe households are always a single failure away from hand filing - LOL.
Such is the case for me right now 😭
Get Multifix no such problems there.
'help me' bahahahaha 😂