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    Definitely not QCTP (Quick Change Tool Post)!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ralphxyz View Post
    Definitely not QCTP (Quick Change Tool Post)!
    Which one? Note carriage closer to headstock, larger yet, appears same size toolholder. Not QCTP. That bit looks 4" square and 30"+ long. At those dimensions, it weighs ~135 pounds. Not incredibly heavy, but without a good place to stand...
    And a freebie, courtesy EMJ [IMNSHO pick as best material supplier] https://www.emjmetals.com/pdf_indexe...ght_Tables.pdf

    Large lathes, 20" swing and up, depending on the shops work, are best served by bridge or gantry crane. Loading with a forklift and slung material is a small nightmare in coordination. A smaller manual chain fall from main hook [or the rail, even better] is my favored type of manipulator. Powered types don't inch well.
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