Uses for a lathe in cub restorations

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by sawdustdad

I looked at a quick change tool post, but it's hard to tell if it will work with my cross slide. As for indexable tooling, I don't see any 1/4 inch bits like that, they seem to start at 3/8 inch. I'll have to do some more research.

Your Logan 400 is 9" swing. I think a "AXA" size QCTP would be a good size. I highly suggest Tools 4 Cheap as the owner is carries decent quality tooling and knows what is going on. Email him and ask him if he thinks the AXA is the correct size for your lathe.

Here's a wedge style for $125 ( you want the 100 series or "AXA" size )
http://www.tools4cheap.net/proddetail.php?prod=wedge

It comes with two tool holders, a boring bar holder, a cut off tool holder and a knurler in addition to the wedge style QCTP.

This was you can either use indexable tooling ( up to 1/2" in size ) or brazed insert tools. I use both types of cutting tools on my Monarch.

Jeff

[sawdustdad]

Thanks, Jeff. I sent him an email.

[Jeff in Pa]

Originally Posted by sawdustdad

Thanks, Jeff. I sent him an email.

Get a reply?

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by Jeff in Pa

Get a reply?

Yes, he was helpful, but the model 100 (AXA) is out of stock for several months.

[john hall]

Try Enco, Travers, MSC. You may even luck up on one on ebay or Craigslist. The top of the line are made by Aloris. Pretty sure Dorian makes them too. They would be pretty pricey new but if you see those names on used merchandise, you would know you were looking at quality equipment.

Another alternative is a 4 position toolpost that you can index. Just like the quick change, make sure you size it to your machine so it isn't so tall it puts the tools above centerline.

[clint]

I use a aloris axa on my cluasing 10" swing, you can get some tpg inserts and holders I think that's up to 1/2". I will send you a PM lots of good cheap options for indexable holders/inserts. The aloris axa quick change tool post/indexable holders, baldor 3ph induction motor/VFD, best things I purchased for my lathe

[OldSkull]

I got a Logan 2525V (12" swing) I purchase a wedge BXA Phase II quick change toolpost set from Enco with a 50% code, This happen once a year and you can buy anything until midnight! A one day sale!

Phase II are the best import you can get, I will consider used Aloris or Dorian but not brand new one since they are to expensive with no noticeable advantage over the phase II. Buy a wedge type AXA for your Logan, I wish I bough one to for mine.

Here the link for the phase II (251-111)
http://www.use-enco.com/CGI/INSRIT?P...PMPXNO=4882165

Phase II site:
http://www.phase2plus.com/default.asp

I got those code for Enco online store:

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