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To big for my setup, but thanks for sharing
Quote from: 34_40 on Jul 26, 2024, 05:47 AMTo big for my setup, but thanks for sharing
Mine too. I'd jumped on it if it were BXA size.
I run CXA on my 15" lathe. Picked up a tool post with 8 holders for $400. It was barely used, had a little rust rash on one side of the holders, but cleaned up nicely.
Quote from: 4GSR on Jul 30, 2024, 10:34 PMI run CXA on my 15" lathe. Picked up a tool post with 8 holders for $400. It was barely used, had a little rust rash on one side of the holders, but cleaned up nicely.
I have an Aloris AXA on the Clausing 108, I bought it used with some tool holders and it works well. Always need more tool holders it seems but I make do. I search for a deal once in awhile but haven't found one that trips my trigger yet.
I bought up holders back when they were cheaper than they are now. And still never have enough.
I have an Aloris BXA. The holders are mostly Aloris. A couple are Imports. And with the Imports I have there is a difference in quality. So, I dedicate those Import holders for not so import tooling. Have had the Aloris for decades and can't complain at all. With the Clausing lathe, Buck chuck and Aloris, I can hold tenths all day long.
The import holders, there are some good ones and there are some bad ones. They are hit and miss. I will say the last few I've bought are way much nicer than some of the one's I bought 20 years ago. They have made improvements to their quality.
I prefer to buy Aloris brand holders but who can afford them? I sure can't anymore. Even the second hand ones are expensive and most are worn out, too!
I agree, when you can find them used the wear is basically unacceptable so the search goes on and on.