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Ps. Italian version of Drummond Norman tool post.
I could make a square pocket for the tool and reduce the bottom of the tool holder to 2mm for 1/2″ tools.
We have the same on some of our AMABL210 Machines we do sell a basic QCTP that has a large bore cut out around 18mm which fits perfectly to our machines it might be a option for you as well.
Kind Regards
Luke
Amadeal Ltd
On 24 August 2025 at 11:11 dk0 Said: Ps. Italian version of Drummond Norman tool post.
Thanks for posting this. I normally use a four way but I think something like this would be very handy for use with a boring bar. 😉
Vic in your opinion, what should be the dimensions of the square and rounded seats for boring bars?
Thanks.
George Thomas designed quite a few shop made tool holders including boring bars to be used in his Myford 4 way tool post that would also work just as well with any qctp. I think that alone is worth the price of the book. https://www.teepublishing.co.uk/books/in-your-workshop/model-engineers-workshop-manual/
On 26 August 2025 at 21:43 dk0 Said: Vic in your opinion, what should be the dimensions of the square and rounded seats for boring bars? Thanks.
I’m not sure, I’d have to sort out some of my boring bars and take some measurements.
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