Tool post

[phil1962Participant @phil1962]

Hi fellas can you get a quick fit tool post to fit the perfecto lathe if so were would be the best place to get one from cheers for any help.

[phil1962Participant @phil1962]

[EmgeeParticipant @emgee]

Phil

What is the distance from the topslide to the centre of the spindle ?

What size tooling do you want to use ?

Emgee

[Clive FosterParticipant @clivefoster55965]

Perfecto is basically a Myford ML4 clone so any tool post that will fit a Myford should be suitable. Check the dimensions very carefully because there isn't much room. If the base of the toolholder is too thick you will be restricted to rather small tooling. Ideally get something with room to take small shank carbide tip holders. Might not want to use them now but its smart to retain the option should you ever wish to try such.

Clive

[phil1962Participant @phil1962]

Posted by Emgee on 05/03/2017 12:03:14:

Phil

What is the distance from the topslide to the centre of the spindle ?

What size tooling do you want to use ?

Emgee

Hi around 10mm would like to use 12mm tooling ?

Edited By phil1962 on 05/03/2017 17:05:31

[phil1962Participant @phil1962]

would like to use something like this if possible

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332094505249?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Edited By phil1962 on 05/03/2017 17:08:36

[davebParticipant @daveb17630]

If the topslide is 10mm below the spindle centre you will not be able to use 12mm tooling because it will be 2mm above centre.

[Paul BarterParticipant @paulbarter66156]

Hello there I have an ML4 and have fitted the toolpost and holders made by Lyneham Engineering. They fit and perform very well and they offer a very fair priced set of post and holders, on that well known auction site, although you may have to change the toolpost stud to 7/16"dia, or make a bush. The quickchange toolpost and the holder are Dickson pattern and on my lathe 10mm tooling is fine but 12mm tooling needs the toolholders to be relieved on the base.RDG do these toolholders but supply seems intermittant.

Paul

[phil1962Participant @phil1962]

hi ok fellas thanks for your help ATB Phil.

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