grim_d
Unlikeable idiot.
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Hi all,
I'm enjoying my Harrison but despair at having to muck about with the turret tool post and shimming for centre height etc, so I've decided to invest in a QCTP, I know these threads pop up often but hoping you can indulge me once again!
Now, I simply refuse to spend the cost of the lathe on one of these things which basically rules out an original multifix, a Rotagrip copy and Bisons (Dickson copy). I would also like to buy one sooner rather than later so ebay isn't really an option.
I have set a budget of around £300 for the toolpost with some holders. I would really like a wedge type over a piston type so I'm looking firmly at the mid range chinese efforts.
I like the look of the Phase II BXA edge ones (Aloris copy) but they appear to be a nightmare to get over here, off to Canada in September which I thought may have been a solution but it would appear not.
Arceurotrade do this one that is mega cheap but I'm unsure of the quality there and it's also a piston type, or am I being too harsh on it?
Just wondering if I've missed any options or avenues before I pester Enco about shipping me a Phase II.
Thanks in advance,
Graham.
I'm enjoying my Harrison but despair at having to muck about with the turret tool post and shimming for centre height etc, so I've decided to invest in a QCTP, I know these threads pop up often but hoping you can indulge me once again!
Now, I simply refuse to spend the cost of the lathe on one of these things which basically rules out an original multifix, a Rotagrip copy and Bisons (Dickson copy). I would also like to buy one sooner rather than later so ebay isn't really an option.
I have set a budget of around £300 for the toolpost with some holders. I would really like a wedge type over a piston type so I'm looking firmly at the mid range chinese efforts.
I like the look of the Phase II BXA edge ones (Aloris copy) but they appear to be a nightmare to get over here, off to Canada in September which I thought may have been a solution but it would appear not.
Arceurotrade do this one that is mega cheap but I'm unsure of the quality there and it's also a piston type, or am I being too harsh on it?
Just wondering if I've missed any options or avenues before I pester Enco about shipping me a Phase II.
Thanks in advance,
Graham.