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Description: Vintage Armstrong quick change tool post, model QC-5 (BXA size), made in USA. Known for solid construction and reliability, Armstrong tooling is highly regarded among machinists. This is a BXA (Series 200) size tool post, ideal for mid-size engine lathes. Includes handle and mounted tool holder as shown. Unit shows normal cosmetic wear from use but remains solid and functional. Note: Missing tension knob, but the unit still operates and locks as it should. Great option for upgrading or replacing your current quick change setup with a trusted American-made brand. Item Details. Brand: Armstrong. Model: QC-5. Size: BXA (Series 200). Made in USA. Includes handle and holder (as pictured). Heavy-duty steel construction. Smooth operation Fits lathes commonly in the 10″-15″ swing range such as South Bend, Clausing, Jet, Grizzly, and similar. Keyword Stack: armstrong bxa, qc5 tool post, quick change tool post, bxa tool post, lathe tool holder, machinist tooling, engine lathe tool post, usa made tool post, quick change lathe post, metalworking tooling, south bend lathe tool post, clausing lathe tooling, jet lathe accessories, grizzly lathe tool holder, vintage machinist tool.

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Armstrong Piston Style BXA Lathe Quick Change Tool Post with Two Holders USA.

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This is a USA Made Armstrong Brand CA Quick-Change Lathe Tool Post that is ideal for lathes with a swing of 14″ to 20″. Tool post is 3.55 square and includes the bottom T-Slot Nut & this nut may have to be machined or replaced, that compound slot nut dimension is not standard on any lathe! You can hold Aloris, Dorian or even import CA type holders on the tool post. This bottom t-slot nut is 2.875″ wide on the bottom portion & 2.010″ on the upper step. USA Made, do not compare to cheap imports! Ever in the Toledo Ohio area? E b a y Stores And check out our website with over 300,000 items in stock! It is fully interactive and will show you current pricing and stock availability on thousands of items! Or register today & open an account to place orders, print statements, expedite orders and more! Also listed will be our toll free telephone and fax numbers for your convenience. Get your copy of our 450 page T&S Catalog, with listings of popular items from all the companies we represent. Direct Links to all our vendors which include some of the top names in the industry; Kennedy, OSG, Guhring, Clausing, Jet, Precision Twist-Dormer, Wilton, Norton, Starrett, Allied, Mitutoyo, YG-1 Keo, Brown & Sharpe and Jacobs, just to name a few! WE SPECIALIZE IN CUTTING TOOLS! Hundreds of decimal reamers, including over and under size metric reamers from 1mm to 20mm….. Hundreds of special taps from #000 to 4, endmills, toolholders, abrasives, fasteners, machinery and much more. Give us a call!

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Armstrong Quick Change Tool Post, South Bend Lathe, Atlas Metal Lathe. Piston style, works well. Will fit tee slot 1.270x.

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Here is a nice condition Armstrong Quick Change Tool Holder Post no 81-011 and Armstrong Tool Holder no 5C-QC. Everyone that does any type of lathe work knows the name and reputation of Armstrong, they have made tool holders for many many years, this tool holder says Chicago U. Made at a place and time when tooling was made to strict standards and would last many lifetimes. This is a very robust tool holder. Tool post and tool holder in pretty nice condition, not all beat up from over use, has original red ball handle. It is a used item so expect to find oil, grease, dirt, scratches, chips, rust, wear and tear, ect. Consistent with normal usage for an item of it’s age. Please look at the pictures as they are part of the description.

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All Photos are of the Item you’ll be Receiving. If you have questions or want more Photos please ask.

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Vintage Armstrong Quick Change Tool Post 81-009. From an estate sale so do not know too much about this piece, and how it is supposed to works. Check my PERFECT feedback, I dont cheat my buyers, it’s all upfront, no pur posely hidden faults with what I sell. I try to make all my buyers happy, by being upfront on my description of items and not having them receive an item that was misleading or not described for what it truly was. Please contact me first, so we can work out a fair resolution to the issue. Most of my items are marked, to avoid anyone trying to switch the item with another. Please be aware that this method often can take a long time to get to you, sometimes 6 weeks or more. IT IS THEN UP TO YOU TO CONTACT YOUR POST OFFICE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO PROCEED. OFTEN YOUR POST OFFICE IS HOLDING THE ITEM AND SHOULD HAVE CONTACTED YOU, BUT ON OCCASION THEY MAY HAVE NOT. THESE SITUATIONS ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS I HAVE NO CONTROL.

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BXA size Quick Change Tool Post. Includes a shop made T-Bolt to fit Clausing 5900 series lathes. 4 tool holders are Armstrong. I always thought this tool post was an Armstrong, but I see no brand on it. It looks identical to another Armstrong tool post I had, but without a tag I can’t say it is. Unlike many others, tool holders can mount on 3 sides of this tool post. The tool holders are: 1, Armstrong tool holder 5A-QC that has been modified to use 1 inch tools. 1, Armstrong threading tool 5J-QC. 1 Armstrong boring bar holder 5G1-QC. 1 Armstrong Cutoff Blade holder 5D-QC, and 1 unbranded 250-201 5/8 inch tool holder. Please see pictures, as they are part of description. This item is in the category “Business & Industrial\CNC, Metalworking & Manufacturing\Workholding & Toolholding\Toolholding\Quick Change Tool Post”. The seller is “jbsgdunk” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Armstrong and unbranded
• Tool Post Type: Quick Change Tool Post

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Not sure if it’s wedge or piston operated… Will fit a lathes swing. Aloris site says lathes CXA 13″ to 18″ with 3″ block height and 3″ block width 3. Armstrong QC-5 Quick Change Tool Post, block height and 3″ block width 3″. Armstrong Heavy duty boring bar holder #5G1 QC, inside diameter… Armstrong Cut off tool holder #5D QC, has grind marks….. No Name Bit holder – has grind marks.. T – slot is 21/4″ x 3/4″ x 1/2″ x 3/8″ see pic. The item “Armstrong QC-5 QUICK CHANGE TOOL POST With3 Holders CXA Series” is in sale since Tuesday, June 8, 2021. This item is in the category “Business & Industrial\CNC, Metalworking & Manufacturing\Workholding & Toolholding\Toolholding\Quick Change Tool Post”. The seller is “oldholdsold50″ and is located in Bridgton, Maine. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Brand: Armstrong
• Tool Post Type: Quick Change Tool Post

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Vintage Armstrong 81-001 Quick-Change Tool Post. Armstrong piston style BXA quick-change tool post for lathes size 10 to 13 inches (not recommended for 9 inch lathes). Includes two 81-021 tool holders, mounting bolt and related hardware, and original box. Works very well and is in good condition. All sales are final unless grossly misrepresented. Addresses, sorry, no international. The item “Vintage Armstrong 81-001 BXA Quick-Change Tool Post for 10 to 13 Inch Lathe” is in sale since Sunday, April 4, 2021. This item is in the category “Business & Industrial\CNC, Metalworking & Manufacturing\Metalworking Equipment\Metalworking Lathes”. The seller is “halfbrit3″ and is located in Warrenton, Virginia. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Swing Over Bed: 10 in
• Brand: Armstrong

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