AXA Wedge Type Quick Change Tool Post for Lathe 6-12

AXA Wedge Type Quick Change Tool Post for Lathe 6-12"

$ 149.99

Score By Feature

Based on 65 ratings

Value for money

9.38

Easy to use

9.58

Accuracy

9.18

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Product Description

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Precision-engineered for consistent precision. For a wide range of operations, it can be quickly and easily installed on an engine, bench, or turret lathe.

Included are an axa tool post with a rigid wedge design that is easy to center, as well as an axa 1 turning tool.

For use on lathes with a swing of up to 12" (the diameter of the bed that can be turned).

Aloris, Dorian, Phase II, Yuasa, and the majority of other manufacturers' components are fully interchangeable.

The tool post comes with a blank T-Nut plate that customers must machine to the size of their own T slot on their lathe.

Questions & Answers

Will this fit on a Harbor Freight 7"x10" mini lathe?

For my 7-year-old, I went with the OXA size. 12" mini- I'm pleased with my new lathe, which is essentially a larger version of the 7x10. The AXA could work, but it seemed a little too big. The overhang of the too lpost holder over the compound rest affects the rigidity of the entire assembly, and the OXA unit overhangs my compound rest a little. At work, we have an AXA unit that overhangs the compound rest, and it would overhang even more if placed on the smaller 7x10 lathe. I didn't get a chance to test the unit on my 7x12 at home to see if it fit.

Is it constructed of metal?

Steel was used to create this product.

The stud that runs through the center of the tool post has what thread size?

Bolt size is 0 inch. 5625-

Is this compatible with the Grizzly G40009x19 lathe?

My Smithy's stud hole was drilled and tapped by my father, and it's been working great. You may need to make some changes.

Selected User Reviews For AXA Wedge Type Quick Change Tool Post for Lathe 6-12"

QCTP is very good

5/5

This lathe is ideal for use in a home workshop. There was no way I could justify spending three hundred dollars. For an Aloris or comparable, you'll have to pay four times the amount. It's a very straightforward system. I'm going to put it on my Clausing 100 list. It was necessary to machine the compound block, but that was to be expected. I just wish the wedge could be moved with a smaller amount of rotation of the handle. I've had to remove the handle to get the tool holders out on a couple of occasions, but it's a rare occurrence.

Alanna Armstrong

| Jul 10, 2021

9/16- 18 Stud

3/5

M14x1 is not one of them. It looks fantastic. There is one problem. br>After hearing from a few different sources that this had a M14x1, I decided to investigate further. Before the QCTP arrived, I decided to get ahead of the game and drill and tap my cross slide. br>When I received it, I was shocked (not in a good way) to discover that it was threaded with 9/16-inch thread. br>I guess I'll have to look for another compound slide. br>Also, if the QCTP was mounted on the compound, the lock-on mechanism would be disabled. Depending on which position you wanted to mount your cutter on, the up handle would either be in the way of installing a tool holder or it would run into the tool holder height adjustment stud.

Haven Douglas

| Aug 17, 2021

It's a lot better than the lantern holder I was using before it; it was simple to adjust the height, and it was simple to convert the 1/2" tool holder blocks to 5/8" I simply removed the set screws and ground and cut away from the top, "where set screws come through and hold the tool" about 1-inch

5/5

It was a tight fit with 2mm of wiggle room, but I prefer my tools to be as tight as possible. This action may not be recommended, but I didn't have much money to buy the 5/8" holds right out of the gate, so you'll have to make do. br>br> Cons: The mechanism that drives the wedges appears to have some play, but not enough to be a problem.

Nathaniel Gill

| Aug 10, 2021

These are of good quality for the price, and they are of good quality

5/5

It would be nice if they included a t nut that could be used on a lathe. They wouldn't be universal then, because lathe sizes differ. I'll make another purchase.

Lauren Soto

| Sep 04, 2021

Does an excellent job

5/5

On a vintage Southbend 9" lathe, I repaired a lantern tool post. Production was greatly accelerated as a result of this.

Roy Kemp

| Oct 25, 2021

On the Grizzly G4000, it was a breeze to install

5/5

It was a simple installation because I purchased a 9/16-inch - For 15 dollars, I bought an 18 tap and drill combo, drilled out a slide, and it took about 30 minutes. On the Grizzly G4000, it was a breeze to install. Although it appears to be of good quality, I have yet to put it to use. I'll change my rating if it goes off the rails. I'm a complete noob when it comes to machining, so this is my first toolpost other than the stock one. It appears to be simple to adjust and sturdy. I'm glad I went ahead and made the purchase.

Leon Newman

| May 24, 2021

It's a nice set that's simple to put together

5/5

Nice set that fits easily on my G4000 lathe, and it's a fantastic upgrade.