Quick Change Tool Post Mod // Beginner Lathe Project

I had this quick change tool post and wanted to add it to the lathe.
This is fairly easy for a beginner on the lathe. I modded an AXA tool post and it works great!!
Some of the skills that I continued to work on:
indicating on the lathe with my dial indicator
using a fixed steady
chucking square stock
basic threading
simple boring of holes

[rayfalcoa]

excellent video, retired machinist 80 yrs job great explanation and description of what you were up you for sharing.

[hytek]

A lot of this job would have been so much easier on a mill, this I am sure you know. Never the less you stuck at it, got the job done in less than optimal conditions. For this you deserve an A+ and a new sub. GREAT JOB!

[sgsax]

My grandfather was a machinist, but unfortunately I never got to see him work. I love watching this stuff and really enjoy your channel. Thanks for sharing!

[charruauno]

Keep the good work, I remember when I was in engineering school working with a 1947 South Bend. Have a good day and keep on turning...

[jasonyannuccelli]

Beautiful work mate.
I like how you are not and over confident “look how awesome I am” kinda fella but you have the confidence to have a go... and when you do, it’s give us less experienced blokes the confidence to have a go also. No I don’t have the confidence or experience to tackle the complexity of the jobs you do .... yet... but I’m gaining knowledge and confidence through watching your videos.
Keep them coming. Big fan !! 👍

[assembler]

You learn something new every day. My dad used to say, the day you stop learning is the day you start dying.

[artmckay]

Making it that's what it's all about!
You made it happen! That is machining at it's finest. :)

[kentuckytrapper]

Job well done young man, keep it up there's no better feeling than making a part from a piece of steel that works for you. Congrats.

[richkellow]

What do I tell you...10/10, please keep those vids coming, you inspire me and I am sure you inspire others.

Thankyou for taking the time to edit and post, they are very much appreciated.

Regards....Rich, UK.

[robmckennie]

That handle knob is really slick, i'll have to remember that design

[WildmanTech]

I can watch lathe work all day long...and sometimes do! That's some good lookin' work!

[derekwilkinson]

I think you made a very good job. I just got my first lathe ( Myford ML7) and I’ve a hell of a lot to learn. I’m watching turning videos like they are going out of fashion.

[davekimbler]

Very good in all aspects ! I found that the handle from my original tool post worked on top to lock down the QCTP !

[JeffRichtman]

Amazing work brother!
Every time I look up something to try out on my little junk lathe, your videos come up and give me hope. lol. Thanks again for sharing this.

[thermion]

Enjoyed this one, good camerawork and working drawing.
Looking forward to more!

[guyward]

Great job. Never hurts to try and make a part to fit your machines and your own needs don't let others tell you it's not right every one has there own idea on how it's done. Thank you for sharing. G W

[SuperKingslaw]

Love your approach to problem solving. Great job!

[TheFuneralDirector]

i hope to be able to grid a tool like you one day, you got a lovely finish on those parts

[KnolltopFarms]

Very nice, and you really convey what it's like to build confidence, as well as how much our community can help us, especially with a boost in morale.

[barryfitch]

Hi from the UK. I have a similar toolpost, which I am trying to fit to my Warco WM180. I had to turn the centre pin down from M24 to M10. I have a similar spigot on the compound slide to your lathe, but a little smaller. I needed to drill or bore the toolpost body 18mm x 8 mm deep. Easy Job? No way. The toolpost body is so hard, that even carbide cutters refuse to cut. My current solution is the make a large 75mm washer, with an 18mm hole. This is placed below the toolpost body. However, I'm yet to see if I need to remove anything off the bottom the tool holders. Hopefully. Fingers x'ed the tool holder will not be hardened. Wish me luck.