I put the Phase II BXA post on my lathe, it is bigger and looks right for the
size of the
machine. All was hunky dory but then I noticed the two wedges that are driven
by the lead
screw, flop out away from the tool post when loosened. This could allow chips
to get into
the gap.
My Aloris AXA post maintains a chip free no gap condition surrounding the wedges.
Did I get a lemon or is this one of the trade offs for not buying Aloris?
Anyone have
problems with it?
Uncle was eyeing my old AXA for his 1887 lathe. Once I get things worked out,
I'll gift
it to him if it fits.
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That picture is him touching up a liner he made by turning down a octagon black
powder
barrel to re-line a rifle he has. Notice the hillbilly steady rest. ;)
BTW, I have air conditioning in the machine room now. Very nice :)
Thanks,
Wes