Harrison M300 Toolpost Identification

[Nope.]

Hello MigWelding Collective!

This is my first post here, hopefully of many, and I was wondering if anybody might be able to advise me on something. I recently upgraded from a Myford ML7 to a Harrison M300. I've got the lathe situated in my workshop now and I want to build up a new selection of larger tooling for the bigger lathe. It came with a QC tool post fitted, however I'm not sure of the make/model. I could just replace it, but it seems wasteful to do that. It obviously had a lable on it at some point but that's long gone. Can anybody assist with identifying what tool post this might be and what holders will fit it?

Many thanks in advance!

 

[dieselsamurai]

we need some dimensions to accurately tell you , specifically width

Probably a T2 size ie 98mm wide T1 is about 73mm

 

[Milkybars]

It's a Dickson Tool holder, that will take S1 or S2 as above

 

[Agroshield]

As above, it is a Dickson-type holder.

Nominal dimensions here:

Dickson Quick-set Toolholders

How the lathe works. Names of lathe parts. Screwcutting. Generating changewheel charts. countershafts. backgears. tumble reverse. Stuck chucks. Quick-change toolposts. Fitting a chuck Spindle nose fittings, backplates, Oiling

www.lathes.co.uk

Original, genuine ones are still sold (hold your breath):

Dickson Quick Change Toolpost - Colchester Machine Tool Solutions

The world renowned Dickson Quick Change system was developed as a major advancement from the conventional four way toolpost. This simple, robust design uses hardened and ground components to give high levels of accuracy and repeatability.

www.colchester.co.uk

There have been many clones produced through the years, Bison being the best, but still eye-watering:

Bison Quick Change Toolpost - R.D. Barrett

Bison Dixon style quick change toolpost. Turn your standard 4 way tool post into a quick and easy change, saving time and money Compatible with Dixon A must have for all

rdbarrett.co.uk

In principle, everything should be interchangeable, but since there does not exist any 'offical' engineering drawing of the most important dimensions, it can be a lottery.

With time and effort, the cheapest import holder can be adapted to fit, but you have to decide if you have the skills to do this and what your time is worth.