Aloris question

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bll230

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• Jun 11, 2019

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I have a very nice smooth working old Aloris piston toolpost. I have no issue with the piston type, but this particular Aloris has only one dovetail, and I only have one 90 degree type toolholder. I f I could get more tool holders like this I could use the toolpost but I am not having success finding more of these 90 degree type toolholders. There are some KDK types like this on ebay. Will KDK holders fit on an Aloris AXA dovetail?

 

The real Leigh

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• Jun 11, 2019

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Rotate the toolpost 90 degrees clockwise and use standard holders ? ? ?

The BXA on my Monarch 10EE has the dovetail facing the headstock.
I use all the standard toolholders with it

- Leigh

 

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bll230

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Then I would have to rotate the toolholder between every turning and boring cut. At that point it isn't a quick change toolpost any more.

 

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DDoug

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I like the 40 position swiss style......

 

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iwananew10K

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That's an ALoris A2 tool post...they still sell it and the holders.

EDIT- here is is, you may have to call.

A2 Tool Post and Model A2 Miniature Tool Holder Set - Aloris Tool Posts | Quick Change Tool Post Originator

 

morsetaper2

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You need to get a couple toolholders. And use both ends of the std toolholder. You will have to turn your toolpost 90* from time to time. I have an AXA piston toolpost and it works fine on my 10" lathe.

 

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Larry on Lake Superior

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get a tool that accepts the insert that gives 5 degrees clearance for turning and facing when set at 90 to the work.

 

rklopp

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Larry on Lake Superior said:

get a tool that accepts the insert that gives 5 degrees clearance for turning and facing when set at 90 to the work.

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That's fine most of the time, but not so hot for boring tools.

 

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MrWhoopee

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• Jun 12, 2019

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Just a guess, but you can probably get a good quality import AXA set with 2 dovetails for less than the price of the holders from Aloris.

BOSTAR AXA 250-111 Wedge Tool Post for Lathe 6 - 12" Plus 2 Extra XL Tool Holder | eBay

When I owned my shop, we used nothing but Aloris or Dorian. Now that I'm a hobbyist, I bought the Bostar.

 

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Radar987

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Throwing money towards obsolete tooling or machinery is rarely a good idea.

AXA? How small is this machine?

 

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Mikel Levy

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• Jun 12, 2019

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bll230 said:

Will KDK holders fit on an Aloris AXA dovetail?

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AXA-size holders are not interchangeable with KDK.

I posted a little review of the previously mentioned "Bostar" brand tool post, which you may see here.

 

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bll230

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• Jun 13, 2019

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Mikel, thanks for answering about KDK. Watched the video, well done. This is for my soon to be completed Monarch. I think I’ll get an Aloris.

John