Simple Combination Mini Quick Change Tool Post Kit Set For CNC Table/Hobby Lathe Aluminium Material

its not for steel unless you dont want a great finish it is what i paid for

bought this based on the price since it was much cheaper than some other brands. I've used it several times now on my harbor freight mini lathe and it works good. I'm not an expert machinist so does what I need. I did have to drill and tap the stud for the lever/handle that spins since it comes with a M5 x.8 stud that snapped on me so turned my own handle with M6 threads and been great since. Also, the studs on the tool holders are a little short, so bought longer M5 x .8 studs so I can lock them in with the lock nut. Overall, I'm happy I got it, but needed a little fine tuning.

I have a OXA dovetail style tool post holder on my first lathe, but when I got a second lathe I figured I would try one of these less expensive kits for tool holders. The OXA kit is 3-4 times as much and slightly larger so take that into account. While the build quality of this kit seems fine, the tool post does not hold the tool holder well at all. You have to be really careful to get these in there such that they do not rock when tying to cut. And if they rock at all the center height winds up off. Anyway, I'm no machinist, but I am experienced in running small hobby lathes, and can normally get a good surface finish on most materials, but not with this kit. I just can't get it to hold well enough. For $30 though, what can you expect? I will likely ditch this kit and get another OXA set.

Just not massive enough to be secure. Spend the money and get one made of steel.

The media could not be loaded.  None of the tool holders even fit on the tool post. Don't know if mine was defective or if there was some bad molding. After forcing one on it got stuck before the pressure spring, note where the paint scraped on the post and holder. Had to hammer it off. For this item, it was the cheapest on Amazon and this one definitely wasn't worth the money. Difficult to use or even set up. I'm glad it tested it before putting it on my mini-lathe. Haven't been able to test accuracy because this one doesn't work 🙁

Using on a mini lathe. Mostly aluminum construction. Love the quick change and the ability to raise and lower bits with a screw. OK with high speed tool bits. Light duty. But hey, it's a mini lathe.

This isn't the greatest one in the world but I didn't pay for the greatest. It's well worth what I paid. I bought a mini lathe and needed this to make life a little easier and it has. It's way better than my expectations.

great value, great deal

Fonctionne très bien, mais le matériel semble être de fer blanc très léger. J'aurais aimé qu'il soit plus robuste. Pour le prix ça va. Le temps me le dira!!!

set screw in the lock handle is to short,very easy to rip out,longer set screw solved the problem