South Bend Quick Change Tool Post Upgrade!

Doing the small amount of machining necessary to mount an imported quick change tool post to a South Bend model 9A lathe!

[AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Nice job adapting the QC tool post to your lathe. I put one on mine also but now and then I find the lantern tool post lets me work closer on some things or makes it easier to get to the spot I need to cut so it is held in standby and still used often.

[Taterbj]

Nice to see you back at it! The addition of the qctp is in my opinion the best upgrade one can do to these old lathes. Absolutely love mine!

[billcodey]

I like it. That white paint turned out great.

[captjamie]

Nice job Jeff, you beat me to it I got my quick change about two weeks ago but have not had the time to make a video about the fitting the nut to the compound slide. Hopefully this weekend, that if I can get caught up and finish the other projects this week after work. Damn that's a nasty four letter word ending in K.

[anthonydefelice]

Where did you buy your cutters and inserts and your tool holders

[Azathoth]

newb question, what size QCTP is that? Do you find Shars to be of good quality?

[machiningbasics]

Great video nice tool post aswel ! I use a multi fix but only because that best suits my nature of work . But then again you can make your own tool holders a lot easier !!

[keithwatkins]

Great video. I have a Southbend 10K and recently purchased a Shares quick change tool holder as a result of your video. Now for the T Nut...would you mind sharing the dimensions of the nut you made? I need to have one made also. Thanks, Keith

[etheroar]

You make Fusion 360 look like fun.  Everyone else makes it look like a pain in the rear.  Thank you.

[donaldnaymon]

Great job. Fit nice. Thank you for sharing.

[BellyUpFishGarage]

Are you still happy with the 704 or do you feel the need for a larger machine yet?