AXA QC Tool Post Cross Drilling/Milling Attachment

I built this cross drilling and milling attachment (holder) to fit an AXA quick change tool post for the lathe. It fits my Micro-Mark 7 x 16 mini lathe as well an an 11" model 1955 Logan. It is has been very useful for milling flats on shafts, key ways and cross drilling of holes, etc. I have also used for cross drilling holes through hardened and chromed Thompson way shafting. It is quick to set up and align to center height and removes just as fast. Once center height is set for a particular lathe it can just be locked at that setting for future jobs without the need to do it again making for even faster set up.

Beautiful and useful! I also note the chamfers and knurling quality.....

Dick
Very nice and love the milling action.
Nelson

Just beatifully made, a work of art !

Very Nice design!

As I also own a Micro-Mark 7X16 (My "BIG" Lathe) I am particularly interested!

philip, from the Great Pacific NorthWET.

Thank you, old_toolmaker,

You provided several excellent photos of your work and great to see more accessories for the 7" swing lathes. These lathes are fun to use and to improve upon.

Regards,
Paul Jones

Such nice work, inspires me to copy!!

Ralph

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Thanks old_toolmaker! We've added your QCTP Drilling Milling Attachment to our Lathe Accessories category,
as well as to your builder page: old_toolmaker's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

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Really well thought out and executed, Old_Toolmaker. Like the additional clamping positions too. Great for the mini's and others that mill in their lathes. Curious of the reason for the counter bore in the middle of the V's?

Thanks for posting this beautiful build.
PJ

Very nice job there old_toolmaker

Doug

aphilipmarcou,

Thank you for the complement. I appreciate that.

ncollar,

Thank you, Nelson. It is always good to hear from you.

Okapi,

Thank you for the nice words.

philipUsesWood&Brass,

Thank you. This would definitely be a nice addition to your tooling for the mini lathe.

DIYer,

Thank you for adding this to the forum pages.

PJs,

Thank you! The counter bore in the middle of the V's is for drill clearance when cross drilling through a piece part.

rossbotics'

Thank you! Your comments are always appreciated.

Congratulations old_toolmaker - your QCTP Drilling/Milling Attachment is the Homemade Tool of the Week!

Beautiful piece of work, and you won on a difficult week, with multiple high-quality tool builds from other members.

Some nice picks from this week:

Stake Anvil by Philip Davies
Telescoping Steady Rest by bobneumann
Milling Machine Handles by rossbotics
QCTP by Stevohdee
Electronic Diode Tester by mklotz
Engine Run Stand by Imabass
Bumper by Frank S
Lathe Splash Guard by natie123
Tow Bar Mount by Frank S
Portable Modeling Station by myavid76
Bumper by astroracer
Model Boat Insertion and Extraction Handles by Captainleeward
Pinion Bearing Tool by Frank S
PCB Vise Modification by metric_taper
Pinion Shaft Bearing Race Tool by Frank S


old_toolmaker - we've added your tool entry to our All Homemade Tool of the Week winners post. And, you'll now notice the wrench-on-pedestal award in the awards showcase in your postbit, visible beneath your username:

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You'll be receiving a $25 online gift card, in your choice of Amazon, PayPal, or bitcoin. Please PM me your current email address and gift card choice and I'll get it sent over right away.


Congratulations and well done! :thumbsup:

Jon,

Is this the place to PM you?
If not could you direct me to it?

Congrats, beautiful work. Dave.

Congratualations on your win, well deserved

Doug

Thank you very much,Jon. I am humbled by such an honor.

mydavid76,

Thank you!

Doug,

Thank you!
You comments are very much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by PJs

Really well thought out and executed, Old_Toolmaker. Like the additional clamping positions too. Great for the mini's and others that mill in their lathes. Curious of the reason for the counter bore in the middle of the V's?

Thanks for posting this beautiful build.
PJ

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Old_Toolmaker offers the counterbore is drill clearance, perfectly sensible. I'll bet it's perfectly located to the Vee's, bored and readily accessed to dial in the centerline too.

I think you have a product there. Your disclosure here pretty much gives you a "poor man's patent" and the rights to make and sell them. I'd buy rough shaped extrusions and just do the finish machining on them. (simple extrusion dies with no holes in the parts are pretty cheap from many smaller suppliers of extrusions). Avoid publishing your drawing. Otherwise the Chinese or Indian competition will appear in a couple of months. EdW