Who's the current fav for ~$35 CXA toolholders?

[JasonPAtkins]

Hey all, I had found a Chinese vendor that I found acceptable after swapping the grub screws but they're not selling anymore. I need about 5 more CXA #1's and can't afford Aloris.

I have a good Dorian TP but was ok with those Chinese toolholders. Who are you buying now for imports?

 

[jbacc]

I have had good luck with All Industrial Tool Supply. They have CXA-1 and CXA-2 holders, just bought 3 of these:

All Industrial 47309 | CXA 2XL Oversize (1") Quick Change Turning Facing Boring Tool Post Holder

We distribute top-quality industrial tools and machine shop supplies at the best prices. View our collection of CNC machinist supplies and tooling packages.

allindustrial.com

 

[Nmbmxer]

I've also used All Industrial, I replaced the setscrews mostly since they were dogpointed and barely had any thread engagement.

 

[jackal]

I have used CDCO for the past 20 years. Some of my friends use them too.
The stock screws are between metric and standard hex wrenches, but I always change them.

They go from $14 to $20+.

I ordered some last year, and they are the same quality.

http://www.cdcotools.com/

Jack

 

[moonlight machine]

I use Aloris exclusively.

 

[wood2steel]

Agree with jbacc,
I've got at least 15 cxa's from All Industrial. Great condition and good service from the company. Not bad for Chineze tooling

 

[jackal]

Agree with jbacc,
I've got at least 15 cxa's from All Industrial. Great condition and good service from the company. Not bad for Chineze tooling

I noticed those are on sale right now for $26???? That is a heck of a deal for 1" capacity.

 

[jbacc]

I noticed those are on sale right now for $26???? That is a heck of a deal for 1" capacity.

Yes, one of the reasons I bought 3 more. I also bought a couple of AXA size for my SB Lathe. I have not changed any of the setscrews and they seem be holding up just fine.

 

[JasonPAtkins]

Excellent, thanks. I ordered some from All Ind.

I had enough that my main tools were taken care of, but had to swap less commonly used tools into holders to use them. It was fine, but now that I'm getting a CNC lathe that will share tooling, I know I shouldn't be moving tools around and messing up offsets.