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According to PrecisionMachinisT :

"northof54" wrote in message
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What size QC tool post fits Colchester/ Clausing 15" 8000 series
(Triumph 2000)? Is it practical to cut a CA post & toolholders to fit
this machine?
thanx, mike


As with any lathe, you just need to measure your center distance on it is
all.


That is -- you have to measure the center height above the
top of the compound T-slot. Then look up the various sizes of the
toolholders to determine how high the top of the toolholder slot is
above the surface of the compound with the toolholder set as low as
possible. This determines whether you can adjust the cutting edge of
the tool (the top surface of the shank is level with that for insert
tooling) with the largest possible shank in the holder.

Good Luck,
DoN.

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