So, as Lucile nears completion, I am in need of a more modern tool post than the original lantern one that came with the Lathe. Bare in mind I am not working with limitless funds.
I also need a few tool holders to get started since I have none now. So, a 'set' is what I am considering.
I have been doing some research about pricing and quality online and have pretty much ruled out an original Aloris or Dorian tool post since the prices are so high. The quality looks top notch for both of those but they are 2 or 3 times the cost of an import. Too much for a noob hobby shop.
A Phase II or Shars Aloris wedge style clone looks to be around the budget I'd like to spend.
Shars CXA is $358 for the tool post plus 5 tool holders from Grainger
Phase II CXA is $293 for the tool post plus 5 holders on E-Bay
I am also considering the multifix clones from createtool in China, they have had glowing reviews in terms of customer service on multiple web sites including PM and there is a nice review of the B-size holder on youtube. The quality there looks very nice indeed.
Create Tool B size is $357 for the holder plus 4 holders
My confusion is with the sizing of the multifix tool post. I measured the distance from the top of the compound to the center of the spindle and with a calipers it measured 53mm
So, that would put it at a multifix b size. Is that the size you have chosen for your SB16.
The width of my compound is 115mm
Does anyone have one of these tools on their SB 16? A photo or two would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Barry
I also need a few tool holders to get started since I have none now. So, a 'set' is what I am considering.
I have been doing some research about pricing and quality online and have pretty much ruled out an original Aloris or Dorian tool post since the prices are so high. The quality looks top notch for both of those but they are 2 or 3 times the cost of an import. Too much for a noob hobby shop.
A Phase II or Shars Aloris wedge style clone looks to be around the budget I'd like to spend.
Shars CXA is $358 for the tool post plus 5 tool holders from Grainger
Phase II CXA is $293 for the tool post plus 5 holders on E-Bay
I am also considering the multifix clones from createtool in China, they have had glowing reviews in terms of customer service on multiple web sites including PM and there is a nice review of the B-size holder on youtube. The quality there looks very nice indeed.
Create Tool B size is $357 for the holder plus 4 holders
My confusion is with the sizing of the multifix tool post. I measured the distance from the top of the compound to the center of the spindle and with a calipers it measured 53mm
So, that would put it at a multifix b size. Is that the size you have chosen for your SB16.
The width of my compound is 115mm
Does anyone have one of these tools on their SB 16? A photo or two would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Barry