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Quick Change Tool Posts

We offer an array of quick change tool posts for small lathes. You can choose from a range of sizes. Here is a page that will help you choose the correct quick change tool post set for your lathe.

We only sell one style of quick change tool post; an Aloris quick change tool post and a copy of same. These tool posts are all-steel and use wedges to secure the tool holder. They are considerably more rigid than aluminum tool posts and are more repeatable than piston-style tool posts. We carry this style of tool post in three sizes (0XA, AXA, BXA), with sets configured for several different lathes. These are sometimes referred to as “Phase II” tool posts because Phase II was the first to import a copy of the Aloris tool post from China. In general, tool posts and tool holders are interchangeable in each size range. For example, pretty much any AXA tool holder will fit any AXA tool post.

0XA or Series 000

The 0XA is the smallest of the three sizes. The body of the tool post is 1.75” square and 2.5” tall. This tool post is a good fit for lathes up to 8” swing. We carry two standard sets in this size.

PN 3112 has a cut-off tool holder that holds the cut-off blade horizontal. This allows the set to work with lathes with only 0.63” vertical distance from the top of the compound to the centerline of the lathe. This quick change tool post set bolts on to 7x10, 7x12, 7x14, and 7x16 mini lathes with no additional hardware.

PN 3048 has a cut-off tool holder that holds the cut-off blade at the standard 4° angle. This set requires 0.75” vertical distance from the top of the compound to the centerline of the lathe.

The only difference between the PN 3112 set and PN 3048 set is the cut-off tool holder; the tool posts are identical. The PN 3112 set includes the PN 3117 cut-off tool holder. The PN 3048 set includes the PN 3774 cut-off tool holder.

Our 0XA quick change too post sets that are configured for specific lathes include either the PN 3112 or the PN 3048. Besides the quick change tool post sets, these products include special mounting hardware.

AXA or Series 100

The AXA quick change tool post is designed for lathes with swing from 7” to 12”. We carry the Aloris brand (PN 3876) and a less expensive version of a similar design (PN 2280).

BXA or Series 200

The BXA quick change tool post is designed for lathes with swing from 12” to 15”. Our BXA quick change tool post set is PN 3658.

Compatibility and Specification Tables

The compatibility table shows which quick change tool posts sets are available for several different lathes. Note that all these tool posts fit many more lathes than the ones in the list. If you lathe is not listed, look at how your tool post is mounted and find something similar.

The compatibility table provides details of the tool post mounting. Even if your lathe is not listed, you can still figure out which QCTP will work on your lathe. For example, if your tool post mounts with an M8 bolt or stud, you can use the QCTP listed for the Prazi D400 lathe.

The specifications table provides details about each quick change tool post set.

Compatibility

    Specifications   Top
  0XA Series 000 AXA Series 100
  0XA Series 000 AXA Series 100
LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque 7x12 Mini Lathes 3112,
Mounts on existing M10 stud
2280 or 3876
Requires 1881 or 1777 and modification
LittleMachineShop.com HiTorque 8.5x16 Bench Lathe 4101
Includes 4117 mounting stud
2280 or 3876
Requires 4914 compound rest top
7x10, 7x12, 7x14, 7x16 mini lathes 3112,
Mounts on existing M10 stud
2280 or 3876
Requires 1881 or 1777 and modification
9x20 lathes 4046
Mounts on existing M8 stud
2280 or 3876
Requires 3712 mounting stud or tapping compound rest top
8x12 and 8x14 lathes 3048
Requires you make new mounting stud
 
Atlas & Craftsman 6" lathes 4058
Includes T-slot nut
 
Prazi SD300 Limited to tools up to 5/16" shank 3112
Requires threading stud M8 on bottom end
 
Prazi D400 3048
Requires threading stud M8 on bottom end
 
Emco Compact 5 lathes  3112
Requires threading stud M8 on bottom end
 
Emco Compact 5 PC CNC lathes  3112
Requires making new stud
 
Sherline lathes 4039
Includes mounting hardware
 
Taig lathes 4039
Includes mounting hardware
 
Unimat 3, 4, SL, DB lathes 3112
Requires threading stud M6 on bottom end
 
SIEG C0 lathes 3112
Requires threading stud M6 on bottom end
 
Proxxon MD230 3112
Requires threading stud M6 on bottom end and a riser
 
Grizzly G0516, SIEG C6 and SC6   2280
Requires 4914 compound rest top

Specifications

    Compatibility   Top
  0XA Series 000 AXA Series 100 BXA Series 200
  0XA Series 000 AXA Series 100 BXA Series 200
Tool holders included Turning & facing (2), boring & turning,
boring, cut-off
Turning & facing, boring & turning,
boring, cut-off, knurling & turning
Turning & facing, boring & turning,
boring, cut-off, knurling & turning
Material Steel Steel Steel
Action Wedge Wedge Wedge
Tool post LxWxH Including dovetails 1.75" x 1.75" x 2.5" 2.5" x 2.5" x 3.5" 3" x 3" x 4.5"
Patterned after 60% size copy of Aloris AXA Aloris AXA Aloris BXA
Swing 6" to 9" (150-230 mm) 7"-12" (180-300 mm) 12"-15" (300-380 mm)
Min Center Height* 0.625 " (16 mm) PN 3112
0.750 " (19 mm) PN 3048
0.875" (22 mm) 1.06" (27 mm)
Turning tool holder 3114
1/4" to 1/2" tools
2281
3/8" to 1/2" tools
4441
3/8" to 5/8" tools
Boring tool holder 3116
3/8" and 1/2" round shank tools
3115
1/8" to 1/4" round shank tools
2283
5/8" and 3/4" round shank tools
2282
3/8" to 1/2" round shank tools
4443
3/4" and 1" round shank tools
4442
3/8" to 5/8" round shank tools
Cut-off blade holder 3117 (horizontal blade)
3774 (4° blade angle)
1/2" tall cut-off blades
2284
1/2" tall cut-off blades
4444
11/16" tall cut-off blades
Knurler mount 3118
Includes knurler
2285
Includes knurler
4445
Includes knurler
Tool holders fit on All 0XA QCTP, including 3112, 3048 Dorian AXA, Aloris AXA, Phase II Series 100 Dorian BXA, Aloris BXA, Phase II Series 200
* Center height is the vertical distance from the top of the compound rest to the centerline of the lathe.