Modifying an Ebay Quick Change ToolPost to fit a Warco WM 180 lathe

This QCTP would fit The Warco WM180 lathe with a small modification that can be done on the Lathe it is going to fit . I personally would go for the larger version . The modification would be much the same. The QCTP used is the 250-000 version and is of a good quality and is suitable for the machine . Having reviewed some of the comments it seems that the 250-100 is the larger model more suited to the WM180. This 250-000 model is perfect for a Mini lathe . I has also been mentioned that the short stud length when used with the WM 180 can cause damage to the register on the compound slide. I shall be machining a longer stud before posting it off.

[grendela]

my only comment on the tool posts would be to change out the allen grub screws in the tool holder for some proper hardened grub screws as I found it was too easy to strip the socket on those grub screws tightening them.

[Rustinox]

Nice to show how to do it in the lathe. As you said, not everyone has a mill.
I enjoyed this video Ade. Thanks.

[MakerGeek]

Nice work as usual Ade. FYI I went with the bigger brother of this qctp for my wm-180. it's the 250-100. it takes a larger stud than the warco. so I wound up recutting the bottom thread on it to fit the warco boss. Then clocked up the body in the 4-jaw to bore the boss recess. I found the steel to be very hard around the edges, less so a little deeper in (case hardened?) on my warco the larger tool holders run very close to the bottom of their positional range to be on centre, but it does work great. I've slowly ordered more of the holders whenever I have a reason to order from banggood.

[ianbertenshaw]

I did exactly the same thing about 2 weeks ago on my optimum lathe although I just drilled the hole on the drill press . The good thing is you can go back to the old toolpost very easily .

[ianlainchbury]

Got one of these on my Chester DB7. I used a piece of 1/4" steel for the spacer. It works perfectly. Don't try and get the angled parting blade holder though.... It's too high. The flat parting blade holder is perfect with a 3/32" HSS blade.

[melgross]

Worrying about the register isn’t really that important. As long as the stem fits the stud without too much slop, it’s fine. After all, for most lathes, large and small, that’s how it works. The bottom of the post just rides on the top flat of the compound rest. If the lathe is halfway decently machined, that should be properly parallel to the ways in both directions, and all is fine. Maybe a round version that bottom plate that doesn’t project beyond the post would be better to allow the holders to drop slightly below the bottom of the post.

The Warco stud is just a stud from a mill clamping set.

And congratulations on 11k subscribers.

[MattysWorkshop]

Gday Ade, I’d forgot you had the mini lathe, the QCTP looked to be very well finished off, I can see yours coming out of retirement soon,

[Pennycook]

Some years ago I bought the next size up for a 180 lathe. It was far too big. A couple of years ago I bought the small one like you have there. It is a bit small, but works well and I like it. If only there was an in-betweeny.
I have another 180 lathe with a Dickson QCTP. For the work I do, I prefer the small wedge to the Dickson.

[bbjunkie]

Hi Ade, really appreciate you doing this on the lathe and not the mill! I've taken delivery of a WM180 recently and have been holding back getting a QCTP due to the number of variations and the fact that the WM180 has that 18mm boss. After your last video modifying one, I thought it was a bit past my beginner skills to modify one of the eBay ones, however this video makes it look quite easy. Will have a look for a 250-100 as mentioned in the description above 👍 Happy New Year

[charlesfields]

You do great work Ade. I very well enjoy the depth of description for ryme and reason for each thing you do on your projects. It helps with learning curve for me as im learning to machine myself with lathes and a mill and graduate from the old fashion grinder and trial methods. Hopefully i can be half the machinist you are bud in reasonable timing. I am subscribing right now 👍

[Dave.Wilson]

Happy new year to you Ade. Yes the 250-000 is perfect for the mini lathe, got on myself. really needs to be a 250-100 on the Warco 180 to get the most out of it, I have a feeling he's gong to be a bit disappointed after a bit that he didn't go for the bigger tool post. But we all live and learn, and know for next time. Ask me how I know.

[TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Hello Ade,
A nice video to start the year and congratulations on passing the 11, 000 subscriber milestone...
Take care.
Paul, ,

[mervynprice]

I have enjoyed watching this Video. I have one of these 250-000 tool posts on my ML7. It works well in the confines of a 3 1/2" centre ht lathe. You certainly do need its dedicated parting toolholder. Also, I think it prefers HSS tooling.. But the ML7 is designed around a speed of under 1000rpm so HSS tooling. Also, for the Myford you get a needle thrust bearing to go beneath the clamp nut. The 250-000 is designed around the Sieg C2/3 & Myford ML7/10 type lathes. By the way I am a very keen watcher of your Channel. I like to watch people who know what they are doing. I am looking forwards to seeing what you will do with your Mini-Lathe. Regards, Mervyn Price.

[gutsngorrrr]

Fitted one of these to my Myford ML7 and it worked perfectly and was very good value for money.

[johncarter]

I just got the 250-000 for my bv20. Looks small but the 250-111 (or 100) was a tad too big. With the 000 it’s better suited centre height and the 10mm stud has no slop. If I’d got the 111 the stud would need machining down from m14 to m10 to work with the hole in the compound slide.

[russelldold]

Love using the lathe for this mod. Yes, the mill is quick and easy, but not everyone has a mill, and the lathe versatility is only limited by our imagination.
Best wishes for 2022, Ade!

[CraigLYoung]

It's a joy to watch you work. Thanks for sharing 👍

[TingBiker]

Thanks for showing this Ade, very much appreciated. I have the WM180 and was looking at the warco one. Luckily they are out of stock and the price is ridiculous. Thanks again.

[WHEELSorWINGS]

The 000 gib type post worked extremely well on the mini lathe.
Moved on from the mimi lathe now, but I would definitely recommend for that purposes.

[anthonysaunders]

Happy New Year Ade. I fitted the 250.111 and use 12mm tools to my WM180. Very pleased with it.