Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
Position and secure tools on manual and CNC lathes. Two slide-in dovetail mounts allow you to quickly change from one tool holder to another. The dovetail mounts are set 90° apart so you can mount tool holders on either side. A wedge-type locking system eliminates vibration and ensures repeated accuracy within millionths of an inch. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
Select the tool post series that matches your lathe’s swing and center height. Lathe swing is the maximum workpiece diameter that can be turned on the lathe. To find your lathe’s swing, measure the distance between the centerline of the lathe and the lathe bed and multiply by two. To find your lathe’s center height, measure the distance from the centerline of the lathe to the top of the compound. Choose the tool post series with an optimal center height that is closest to your lathe’s center height.
Tool posts with blank T-nut come with a T-nut that must be machined to fit your lathe’s T-slot.
Tool posts with custom T-nut come with a T-nut that has been machined to fit your lathe’s T-slot. To order: Provide the base width, base height, slot width, and overall height of your lathe’s T-slot.
For Lathe | Body | T-Nut O'all | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Post Series | Swing | Center Ht. | Optimal Center Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | O'all Ht. | Post Dia. | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Each | |
| AXA | 0"-10" | 15/16"-1 1/4" | 1 3/32" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/4" | 3 7/8" | 9/16" | 4 3/8" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 1 1/8"-1 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 3" | 2 3/4" | 4 5/8" | 5/8" | 5 3/8" | 2 3/4" | 5/8" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1 7/16"-2" | 1 23/32" | 3 1/2" | 3" | 5 1/8" | 3/4" | 6 1/8" | 3" | 3/4" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 11/16"-2 5/8" | 2 5/32" | 4" | 3 5/8" | 6 1/4" | 7/8" | 7 3/8" | 3 1/2" | 7/8" | 00000000 | 000000 |
For Lathe | Body | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool Post Series | Swing | Center Ht. | Optimal Center Ht. | Wd. | Ht. | O'all Ht. | Post Dia. | Choose a T-Slot Base Wd. | Choose a T-Slot Base Ht. | Choose a T-Slot Wd. | Choose a T-Slot O'all Ht. | Each | |
| AXA | 0"-10" | 15/16"-1 1/4" | 1 3/32" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/4" | 3 7/8" | 9/16" | 0"-1 1/2" | 3/16"-3/8" | 5/8"-1" | 0"-1/2" | 000000000 | 0000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 1 1/8"-1 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 3" | 2 3/4" | 4 5/8" | 5/8" | 0"-2 1/4" | 3/16"-3/8" | 11/16"-1 5/8" | 0"-5/8" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1 7/16"-2" | 1 23/32" | 3 1/2" | 3" | 5 1/8" | 3/4" | 0"-2 1/2" | 1/4"-1/2" | 13/16"-1 9/16" | 0"-3/4" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 11/16"-2 5/8" | 2 5/32" | 4" | 3 5/8" | 6 1/4" | 7/8" | 0"-2 1/2" | 1/4"-1/2" | 15/16"-1 1/2" | 0"-7/8" | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Each | ||
AXA | ||
|---|---|---|
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 2 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
BXA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 3 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
CXA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 00000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
CA | ||
| Square-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Cutoff Blade Holder | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 5C Collet Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Drill Chuck Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 3 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Morse Taper 4 Holder | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Replacement Handle | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Replacement Ball for Handle | 000000000 | 0000 |
| Replacement Flange Nut | 000000000 | 00000 |
Square-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
Grip square-shank lathe tools. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong. A height-adjustment screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Use with lathe tools (sold separately) that have dimensions that correspond to the holder’s capacity.
Holders | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For Max. Shank | Replacement Height Adjustment Screws | ||||||||
| For Tool Post Series | For Lathe Swing | Wd. | Ht. | Centerline Ht. | Overall Ht. | Each | Each | ||
| AXA | 0"-10" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 15/16" | 1 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 5/8" | 5/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 3/4" | 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 2 1/8" | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1" | 1" | 1 11/16" | 2 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Square- and Round-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
A V-groove enables these holders to grip round-shank as well as square-shank tools. Height-adjustment screw allows for quick and accurate tool height changes without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong. Use with lathe tools (sold separately) that have dimensions that correspond to the holder’s capacity.
Holders | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For Max. Shank | Replacement Height Adjustment Screws | |||||||||
| For Tool Post Series | For Lathe Swing | Wd. | Ht. | Dia. | Centerline Ht. | Overall Ht. | Each | Each | ||
| AXA | 0"-10" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 1/2" | 15/16" | 1 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 5/8" | 5/8" | 5/8" | 1 1/8" | 1 3/4" | 00000000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 3/4" | 3/4" | 3/4" | 1 7/16" | 2 1/8" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1" | 1" | 13/16" | 1 11/16" | 2 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Rigid-Hold Round-Shank Tool Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
Four flat head screws lock down round-shank tools in a precision-ground bore for increased rigidity over other round-shank tool holders. A height-adjustment screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong. Use with lathe tools (sold separately) that have a shank diameter that corresponds to the holder’s capacity.
Holders | Replacement Height Adjustment Screws | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Tool Post Series | For Lathe Swing | For Max. Shank Dia. | Centerline Ht. | Overall Ht. | Each | Each | ||
| AXA | 0"-10" | 3/4" | 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 1" | 1" | 2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1" | 1" | 2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 1/4" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Cutoff Blade Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
Securely hold wedge-shaped and T-shaped cutoff blades in a quick-change tool post. A height-adjustment screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong. Use with cutoff blades (sold separately) that have dimensions that correspond to the holder’s capacity.
Holders | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
For Blade | Replacement Height Adjustment Screws | ||||||||
| For Tool Post Series | For Lathe Swing | Height | Width | Centerline Ht. | Overall Ht. | Each | Each | ||
| AXA | 0"-10" | 1/2" | 3/32" | 13/16" | 1 1/2" | 00000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 11/16" | 1/8" | 1" | 1 3/4" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 3/4" | 1/8" | 1 3/16" | 2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 7/8" | 3/16" | 1 7/16" | 2 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
5C Collet Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
These holders work with any 5C collet to rigidly grip drill bits, taps, end mills, and other tools. A height-adjustment screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
Holders | Replacement Height Adjustment Screws | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Tool Post Series | For Lathe Swing | Centerline Ht. | Overall Ht. | Each | Each | ||
| AXA | 0"-10" | 15/16" | 1 7/8" | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 15/16" | 1 7/8" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 1" | 2" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 1/8" | 2 1/4" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Drill Chuck Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
A built-in drill chuck allows quick installation of drill bits, taps, and other round- or hex-shank tools into a quick-change tool post. A height-adjustment screw allows for quick and accurate tool height changes without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
Holders | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chuck Key | Replacement Height Adjustment Screws | ||||||||||
| For Tool Post Series | For Lathe Swing | For Bit Shank Size | Centerline Ht. | Overall Ht. | Number | Material | Included | Each | Each | ||
| AXA | 0"-10" | 0"-1/2" | 2" | 3 1/4" | K3 | Steel | Yes | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| BXA | 12"-15" | 0"-1/2" | 2" | 3 1/2" | K3 | Steel | Yes | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CXA | 13"-18" | 0"-1/2" | 2 9/16" | 3 1/2" | K3 | Steel | Yes | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 3/16"-3/4" | 2 9/16" | 4 1/2" | K4 | Steel | Yes | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Morse Taper Holders for Quick-Change Lathe Tool Posts
Mount any tool with a Morse taper shank to a quick-change tool post. A height-adjustment screw allows for quick and accurate adjustment of the tool height without the need for shimming. Posts and holders (sold separately) are interchangeable with systems from Aloris, Dorian, and Armstrong.
Holders | Replacement Height Adjustment Screws | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Tool Post Series | For Lathe Swing | Centerline Ht. | Overall Ht. | Each | Each | ||
Morse Taper 2 | |||||||
| AXA | 0"-10" | 3/4" | 1 1/2" | 000000000 | 0000000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Morse Taper 3 | |||||||
| BXA | 12"-15" | 7/8" | 1 3/4" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Morse Taper 4 | |||||||
| CA | 14"-20" | 1 1/4" | 2 1/2" | 000000000 | 000000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Cutoff Blade Holders
Place a cutoff blade into a holder to keep it firmly in place in a lathe's tool post. A set screw secures the blade into the holder. Use holders with wedge-shaped cutoff blades (sold separately) that have dimensions that correspond to the holder’s capacity.
Right-hand offset holders are good for working close to the chuck.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
For Blade | Shank | Overall | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wd. | Ht. | For Lathe Swing | For Blade Bevel Angle | Wd. | Ht. | Lg. | Wd. | Material | Overall Ht. | Each | |
Neutral | |||||||||||
| 3/32" | 5/8" | 9"-10" | 10° | 3/8" | 7/8" | 5" | 3/8" | Steel | 1 1/2" | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 1/8" | 3/4" | 11"-14" | 10° | 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 6" | 1/2" | Steel | 1 3/4" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | 7/8" | 14"-16" | 10° | 5/8" | 1 3/8" | 7" | 5/8" | Steel | 2" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/16" | 1" | 0"-16" | 10° | 3/4" | 1 5/8" | 8" | 3/4" | Steel | 2 1/4" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Right-Hand Offset | |||||||||||
| 3/32" | 5/8" | 9"-10" | 10° | 3/8" | 7/8" | 5" | 3/8" | Steel | 1 3/8" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | 3/4" | 11"-14" | 10° | 1/2" | 1 1/8" | 6" | 1/2" | Steel | 1 5/8" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1/8" | 7/8" | 14"-16" | 10° | 5/8" | 1 3/8" | 7" | 5/8" | Steel | 2" | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3/16" | 1" | 0"-16" | 10° | 3/4" | 1 5/8" | 8" | 3/4" | Steel | 2 3/8" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Lathe Drivers
Also known as lathe dogs, these drivers connect to a lathe to turn your workpiece when machining between centers. A set screw grips the workpiece while the bent tail connects to the lathe to transmit motion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.