For machinists and lathe owners, a quick change tool post (QCTP) is one of the best upgrades you can make. This HHIP model is built in the KDK-100 style, which is a popular and proven design. It's made to be interchangeable with genuine KDK tool holders from the same series, so you have lots of options. All the working parts are hardened and ground for precision and long life. It's sized for lathes with a swing between 12 and 16 inches. The main lock-down bolt is 7/16\ in diameter, and the dovetail that the tool holders slide into is 1.75\ wide. What does this mean for you? Instead of wasting time loosening and tightening bolts every time you need to switch between a turning tool, a parting tool, or a boring bar, you just loosen the main lever, pop out the old holder, slide in the new one, and tighten it back up. It saves a ton of time, increases accuracy because the tool returns to the same position, and just makes your lathe way more pleasant and efficient to use. A must-have for any serious home shop or professional turning work.
