Myford 254s tooling

[Philip SlaterParticipant @philipslater86297]

Hi thinking of getting a Myford 254s what size shank of tool could I expect to get into a quick change toolpost. Also anybody any idea on what budget I should be looking at.

[Philip SlaterParticipant @philipslater86297]

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

Probably depends on which type of QCTP you go for as some will allow larger than others

[duncan webster 1Participant @duncanwebster1]

The genuine Dickson QCTP on mine takes 12mm tools

[IanHParticipant @ianh]

Hi,

Mine has a QCTP that I am pretty sure came with the machine, new from Myford. The slot in the standard holders measures 0.555” or thereabouts.

I use tipped tools almost exclusively, and for use on my 254, I have machined a number of them down to fit the QCTP.

Ian

[lfoggyParticipant @lfoggy]

I use 10mm and 12mm tools on mine with the original Myford quick change tool post.

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