That shouldn't have been a Smithy-specific question. It has the type of
toolpost that relies on shims to raise the cutting edge to center
height. Assuming I don't have the option of replacing it with an
Aloris, what's the least annoying type of tool holder to buy for it?
Some users will barely know how to operate the lathe so I want to keep
everything simple.

I was thinking of buying cheap import Armstrong-type tool holders,
annealing them and milling the bottom down so the point height is
0.800" without a shim. My budget for such non-electronic-lab expenses
is very small.

jw