Accusize Industrial Tools 8 Pc AXA Wedge Type Quick Change Tool Post Set for Lathes, Includes 2 Oversize Turning & Facing Holders, Precision Lathe Tooling, 0251-0118

I just finished installing an AXA on a WM180V mini-lathe. Overall, the installation went fairly easy. The cast iron cross slide has a raised boss measuring approximately 18mm x 7 mm high. I wanted to mill out that amount from the bottom of the AXA tool post, but was unable to because of the factory installed hardened sleeve. I was left with no other option than removing the boss. My original thought was to preserve the cross slide in case I ever needed to restore the original tool post. In my case I chose to cut down the included 9/16” bolt, install a 1-1/4” M10x1.50 stud and use the bolt and flange nut to fasten the AXA to the cross slide. I am very pleased with the new tool post. I may have to purchase a few extra tool holders so that all tools are mounted and ready for use. This is a very well made accessory.

I'm all for quality when it counts but I'm a fabricator in my home shop not a real machinist. I have a 15" x 40" lathe and purchased the BXA size. I realize by the book I should be using the CXA but I've seen several Aloris BXA's working perfectly on similar sized lathes. Mine fit like a glove. After a month of home shop use the mechanism remains smooth and all the tool holders work well. I think the fit and finish for the price is very good. Only issue I had is the actuating lever was threaded a bit too far and when fully installed interfered with the release mechanism. I shortened the threaded side of the lever by a thread turn and now nothing interferes and everything is smooth. I think this quick release tool post is a great value for the home shop guy. I would love to have an Aloris but as a hobby guy I can't justify the price. This unit is far more accurate and repeatable than I need to be for the work I do.

I upgraded from my post to this wedge type. Works a little better maintaining accuracy. A little disappointed in that both accessory positions are not available with setting it in the normal left and back position. I'll live with it as I am only a hobby type machinist.

Purchased the 8pc AXA size for my home shop Bolton AT750 lathe mill combo. Mounted the quick change post by removing existing tool holder and 10mm t slot bolt, drilling out the hole in cross slide and making a 14mm x 1.5 x 120mm "T" slot bolt. Works as intended. Saves time not needing to remove cutting tool from holder and re-shim to center etc.

After unboxing and evaluating what my next move would be, I decided against modifying the compound slide in the event I want to revert it back to original (for whatever reason). Anyway, the bolt that is on my Smithy 3-in-1 compound slide was a M10x18. This is way too small for the 9/16 hole in the new AXA toolpost. So I took a grade 8 bolt, chuck it up in the lathe and turned it down to fit the hole. I then bored and tapped it to M8x18 and use it to lock down the ne toolpost. Works flawlessly and looks great! I mean, looks are important when machining. Hope this helps!

Nice quality and precision for the hobbyist machinist; a significant improvement over my T-slot tool holder. This isn't professional quality, but certain good enough for my Clausing 5914 lathe.

DO NOT make the mistake of ordering 1/2" carbide insert holders. With the OEM current set up you will not be able to get the work centerline without major modification to the lath. Purchase the recommended size for the lathe, combined with this rock-solid tool post there is plenty of rigidity to produce some serious chips. Accusize Industrial Tools Axa is of premium quality and it has proven itself in my shop for repeatable setups and tight tolerances. If your upgrading your base lathe setup, BITE THE BULLET AND BUY IT, you won't be disappointed.

I love this, it's a huge upgrade over the one I had on my 12x36 lathe. I did have to remove an amazing amount of metal from the T post mount to make it fit - glad i have a cheap milling machine. Worth it all the way. Chatter go bye bye. Tools repeatable with dials. Just a great improvement. Other tools from this brand have made me happy as well.

Great product. The CXA model fits my 1550 very nicely, the extra large holders to accept 1 inch tools is a nice addition.