Machine T-slot Nut For Qctp
Designed to slide into T-slot tracks on machine tool tables, use these nuts to secure clamps and workpieces. Secure-Hold T-Slot Nuts. After sliding the nut into a T-slot, tighten the set screw to keep it in place. Drop-In T-Slot Nuts. Install from the top of the T-slot track and secure with a quarter turn. The clamping mechanism is a wedge that pushes out from the side of the dovetail when the clamping lever on the tool post is engaged. Type Quick Change Tool Post - Wedge Type Series 500 Lathe Swing (Inch) 17 to 48 Through Coolant No Base Width (Inch) 5 Base Width (Decimal Inch) 5.0000 Tool Post Height (Inch) 7-3/8 Centerline to. A2Z CNC Quick Change Tool Post 07/15/05 One sure sign of the wide acceptance and large user base of the mini-lathe, is the number of accessory products now available. In the early days, 5 years ago or more, mini-lathe owners were pretty much limited to the stock components that came with the lathe.
We offer an array of quick change tool posts for small lathes. You can choose from a range of sizes. Here is a page that will help you choose the correct quick change tool post set for your lathe.
We only sell one style of quick change tool post; an Aloris quick change tool post and a copy of same. These tool posts are all-steel and use wedges to secure the tool holder. They are considerably more rigid than aluminum tool posts and are more repeatable than piston-style tool posts. We carry this style of tool post in three sizes (0XA, AXA, BXA), with sets configured for several different lathes. These are sometimes referred to as “Phase II” tool posts because Phase II was the first to import a copy of the Aloris tool post from China. In general, tool posts and tool holders are interchangeable in each size range. For example, pretty much any AXA tool holder will fit any AXA tool post.
Machine T-slot Nuts
0XA or Series 000
The 0XA is the smallest of the three sizes. The body of the tool post is 1.75” square and 2.5” tall. This tool post is a good fit for lathes up to 8” swing. We carry two standard sets in this size.
PN 3112 has a cut-off tool holder that holds the cut-off blade horizontal. This allows the set to work with lathes with only 0.63” vertical distance from the top of the compound to the centerline of the lathe. This quick change tool post set bolts on to 7x10, 7x12, 7x14, and 7x16 mini lathes with no additional hardware.
PN 3048 has a cut-off tool holder that holds the cut-off blade at the standard 4° angle. This set requires 0.75” vertical distance from the top of the compound to the centerline of the lathe.
The only difference between the PN 3112 set and PN 3048 set is the cut-off tool holder; the tool posts are identical. The PN 3112 set includes the PN 3117 cut-off tool holder. The PN 3048 set includes the PN 3774 cut-off tool holder.
Our 0XA quick change too post sets that are configured for specific lathes include either the PN 3112 or the PN 3048. Besides the quick change tool post sets, these products include special mounting hardware.
AXA or Series 100
The AXA quick change tool post is designed for lathes with swing from 7” to 12”. We carry the Aloris brand (PN 3876) and a less expensive version of a similar design (PN 2280).
BXA or Series 200
The BXA quick change tool post is designed for lathes with swing from 12” to 15”. Our BXA quick change tool post set is PN 3658.
Compatibility and Specification Tables
The compatibility table shows which quick change tool posts sets are available for several different lathes. Note that all these tool posts fit many more lathes than the ones in the list. If you lathe is not listed, look at how your tool post is mounted and find something similar.
The compatibility table provides details of the tool post mounting. Even if your lathe is not listed, you can still figure out which QCTP will work on your lathe. For example, if your tool post mounts with an M8 bolt or stud, you can use the QCTP listed for the Prazi D400 lathe.
The specifications table provides details about each quick change tool post set.
Compatibility |
| 0XA Series 000 | AXA Series 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque 7x12 Mini Lathes | 3112, Mounts on existing M10 stud | 2280 or 3876 Requires 1881 or 1777 and modification |
| LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque 8.5x16 Bench Lathe | 4101 Includes 4117 mounting stud | 2280 or 3876 Requires 4914 compound rest top |
| 7x10, 7x12, 7x14, 7x16 mini lathes | 3112, Mounts on existing M10 stud | 2280 or 3876 Requires 1881 or 1777 and modification |
| 9x20 lathes | 4046 Mounts on existing M8 stud | 2280 or 3876 Requires 3712 mounting stud or tapping compound rest top |
| 8x12 and 8x14 lathes | 3048 Requires you make new mounting stud | |
| Atlas & Craftsman 6' lathes | 4058 Includes T-slot nut | |
| Prazi SD300 Limited to tools up to 5/16' shank | 3112 Requires threading stud M8 on bottom end | |
| Prazi D400 | 3048 Requires threading stud M8 on bottom end | |
| Emco Compact 5 lathes | 3112 Requires threading stud M8 on bottom end | |
| Emco Compact 5 PC CNC lathes | 3112 Requires making new stud | |
| Sherline lathes | 4039 Includes mounting hardware | |
| Taig lathes | 4039 Includes mounting hardware | |
| Unimat 3, 4, SL, DB lathes | 3112 Requires threading stud M6 on bottom end | |
| SIEG C0 lathes | 3112 Requires threading stud M6 on bottom end | |
| Proxxon MD230 | 3112 Requires threading stud M6 on bottom end and a riser | |
| Grizzly G0516, SIEG C6 and SC6 | 2280 Requires 4914 compound rest top |
Specifications |
| 0XA Series 000 | AXA Series 100 | BXA Series 200 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tool holders included | Turning & facing (2), boring & turning, boring, cut-off | Turning & facing, boring & turning, boring, cut-off, knurling & turning | Turning & facing, boring & turning, boring, cut-off, knurling & turning |
| Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
| Action | Wedge | Wedge | Wedge |
| Tool post LxWxH Including dovetails | 1.75' x 1.75' x 2.5' | 2.5' x 2.5' x 3.5' | 3' x 3' x 4.5' |
| Patterned after | 60% size copy of Aloris AXA | Aloris AXA | Aloris BXA |
| Swing | 6' to 9' (150-230 mm) | 7'-12' (180-300 mm) | 12'-15' (300-380 mm) |
| Min Center Height* | 0.625 ' (16 mm) PN 3112 0.750 ' (19 mm) PN 3048 | 0.875' (22 mm) | 1.06' (27 mm) |
| Turning tool holder | 3114 1/4' to 1/2' tools | 2281 3/8' to 1/2' tools | 4441 3/8' to 5/8' tools |
| Boring tool holder | 3116 3/8' and 1/2' round shank tools 3115 1/8' to 1/4' round shank tools | 2283 5/8' and 3/4' round shank tools 2282 3/8' to 1/2' round shank tools | 4443 3/4' and 1' round shank tools 4442 3/8' to 5/8' round shank tools |
| Cut-off blade holder | 3117 (horizontal blade) 3774 (4° blade angle) 1/2' tall cut-off blades | 2284 1/2' tall cut-off blades | 4444 11/16' tall cut-off blades |
| Knurler mount | 3118 Includes knurler | 2285 Includes knurler | 4445 Includes knurler |
| Tool holders fit on | All 0XA QCTP, including 3112, 3048 | Dorian AXA, Aloris AXA, Phase II Series 100 | Dorian BXA, Aloris BXA, Phase II Series 200 |