Just a Sparky
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- Joined
- May 2, 2020
- Location
- Minnesota
I'm on the hunt for a quick change tool post and some holders for my lathe. 'BXA' size or equivalent for a 13" swing. I would like to consider options of first world origin only. US, CA, EU, UK, etc. I've had it with derpy Asian products and I don't even want to bother with them anymore. I'd rather pay up for the real McCoy and be done with it so I can work *in* my shop instead of *on* it.
I know Aloris operates out of New Jersey. In fact if I'm not mistaken they originated the 'AXA', 'BXA', etc. standards? Definitely *an* option, but $480 for just a bare tool post is a little excessive for my needs.
What other quality options are out there worth considering for a home lathe - with no nonsense attached?
I thought I heard ENCO made their own system at one point - multifix or something? Are those still obtainable or worth a damn in recent times?
I know Aloris operates out of New Jersey. In fact if I'm not mistaken they originated the 'AXA', 'BXA', etc. standards? Definitely *an* option, but $480 for just a bare tool post is a little excessive for my needs.
What other quality options are out there worth considering for a home lathe - with no nonsense attached?
I thought I heard ENCO made their own system at one point - multifix or something? Are those still obtainable or worth a damn in recent times?