Maybe you have noticed that we have 2 different types(see picture below), wedge and piston, and 5 different styles of quick change tool set, which are 0XA, AXA, BXA, CXA and CA. Usually, wedge type tool post is believed that it holds the tool holders tighter than the piston type tool post. However, the piston type tool post is somewhat cheaper than the wedge type tool post. We would recommend piston type tool posts to those who operate less heavy duty machining work to save money.
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The 5 different styles are related to the very important parameter mentioned above, lathe swing. For example, the lathe swing value you have measured is between 6&#;-12&#;, then the AXA style quick change tool set will be good for use. To be more specific, if the measure of your lathe swing is 11&#;, then both AXA style and BXA style QCT set would be appropriate for your lathe. However, in this case, to fully take advantage of your very lathe, we highly recommend the BXA style QCT set instead of AXA style. The larger your tool post is, the more options you have in your machining work. For example, the maximum shank size for usual AXA style tool holders is 0.5 inch and is 0.625 inch for BXA style. If we include the XL turning and facing holder, the maximum shank size for AXA and BXA can reach 0.625 inch and 0.75 inch respectively. A larger shank size generally brings higher efficiency to the machining work and is also more durable than a smaller tool. So, when your lathe is ready for two different sizes QCT set, just choose the larger one.
A standard set of quick change tool set includes 6 pieces in total. The biggest one in a set is the quick change tool post, which is designed to replace the original 4-way tool post on your lathe. All other holders in this set will eventually be installed on the tool post.
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The rest of the tool holders are:
you can certainly use a turret post for the rest of your life, it will perform as intended and you may be happy with it.QC toolholders are really nice to switch between many toolsfor example you are going to make a simple bushingyou will need a tool to cut the odyou will need a tool to bore the idyou will need a tool to chamfer the endsyou will need a tool to part the bushing offif you can attach these tools to the turret toolpost, you are in great shape, and you won't need anything elsebut,if you need more intricate turnings, obviously you will need to switch out more tools.that's where the advantage of QC toolholders is.another problem with turret posts is the height of the tool is not adjustable without shims or grinding the tool to the correct center heightthis could prove disastrous if you can't get the tool close to center.if you can't get the tool on center, your work will suffer the consequencesthe QC toolholders are fully adjustable for height,so using small HSS blanks , insert, or cemented carbide tools of different sizes, is very quick and easy.not so much with the turret postgiven the price of around $125, there are many import QC toolholders on the marketi got them on 3 lathes (one wedge type, 2 piston type)i interchange the toolholders between lathes when necessaryhere is a starter set (import, like i have)you'll pay almost as much for a turret holder,but i think you may be at a disadvantage with the turret.one other advantage of the QC AXA toolholders, you can get a holder that will take up to 5/8" toolinggood luck which ever you decide!
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