It's time to get a quick change tool post for my Super C3 mini lathe.
I've looked at the made to measure holder at ARC Eurotrade and two
possibilities from RDG tools which would need a simple mod to fit.
Arc C3 Quick Change Tool Post Set (£43.96) Two thirds down page here: http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/Lathes/Model-C3-Mini-Lathe/C3-Super-C3-Mini-Lathe-Accessories
HBM Quick Change Toolpost Ref: 2051 (£56.17) & Dixon Type Quick Change Toolpost Ref: 725MYFORD (£66.07) First two items here: http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/Quick_Change_Toolposts__Complete_Sets_.html
I saw the hardened and ground Dixon Type from RDG tools at Alexandra Palace yesterday and it looks very nice, but might be a bit big on the C3. I also saw the ARC tool post on the Super C3 displayed at the SMEE stand and it appeared to do the job. The chap at the RDG stand told me about their HBM tool post, although they didn't have any with them. Although cheaper than their Dixon type, he sais it was a better design, the only down side being it was his own design and so parts were only avail able from him.
Can anyone offer advice on these or other suitable Quick Change Tool Posts for the C3?
Scrim
I've looked at the made to measure holder at ARC Eurotrade and two
Arc C3 Quick Change Tool Post Set (£43.96) Two thirds down page here: http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Machines-Accessories/Lathes/Model-C3-Mini-Lathe/C3-Super-C3-Mini-Lathe-Accessories
HBM Quick Change Toolpost Ref: 2051 (£56.17) & Dixon Type Quick Change Toolpost Ref: 725MYFORD (£66.07) First two items here: http://www.rdgtools.co.uk/acatalog/Quick_Change_Toolposts__Complete_Sets_.html
I saw the hardened and ground Dixon Type from RDG tools at Alexandra Palace yesterday and it looks very nice, but might be a bit big on the C3. I also saw the ARC tool post on the Super C3 displayed at the SMEE stand and it appeared to do the job. The chap at the RDG stand told me about their HBM tool post, although they didn't have any with them. Although cheaper than their Dixon type, he sais it was a better design, the only down side being it was his own design and so parts were only avail able from him.
Can anyone offer advice on these or other suitable Quick Change Tool Posts for the C3?
Scrim