[litewings]

Ordered a Patriot machine and am buying some tooling. Looking for recommendations on a quick change tool post that fits the machine. Any experience with these and if the Phase II Chinese built are any good.

[Timbob]

Get a wedge type. I got a piston type initially and found it to have very poor repeatability. I bought a wedge type and it is much better. Also, you will have to do some modifying of the compound and or QCTP to mount it correctly. I found the BXA size to be about right. Phase 2 is a good brand. You might want to check out cdco.com. Good prices and decent quality. That is where I bought from and I am quite satisfied.

[tropopv]

I use a Dorian AXA and built a riser out of 6061.

[Bloy2004]

Hi Timbob, Tropopv,

Could you guys post pictures of your QCTP setups?

Thanks!

[litewings]

Thanks for the input. Figured the Phase II would be on par with the machine itself. Just didn't want to end up with sub-par equipment. Pics of you setups would be great.

[tropopv]

Hi Timbob, Tropopv,

Could you guys post pictures of your QCTP setups?

Thanks!

[instructor37]

Nice job on the base- we still use the original compound setup for manual projects, but for CNC work, the rigid post base is better.