**PLEASE NOTE THIS PRODUCT LISTING IS DRAWINGS & MACHINING INSTRUCTIONS ONLY**
 
The MLA TOOL POST (MLA-23) is of the popular "quick change" type for pre-mounted tools, but can be made by the amateur machinist with ordinary shop equipment. Only the lathe may be enough if it is able to do some milling. No parts require heat treating.
Made according to instructions, the MLA TOOL POST (MLA-23) will perform as well as, or better than, the best commercial tool posts that can be bought. When the body expands to grip the tool holder, the tool holder dovetail is gripped on both flanks. There are no interposed pieces, no wedges or plungers. The MLA TOOL POST (MLA-23) and the tool holder are like a single block of steel. A light pull on the handle positions the tool where it is wanted; a further pull locks the tool holder. There is no reaching for a wrench. It's all done with one hand.
The MLA TOOL POST (MLA-23) kit is for fitting lathes from nine inch to about twelve inch swing, or for a tool center height above the compound mounting surface of (roughly) between one inch and one and one half inches. The kit supplies all materials, screws, drawings, instructions, etc., for making the MLA TOOL POST (MLA-23) and two tool holders. Other tool holders can be added as desired for turning, boring, and parting off operations, as shown in the drawings. Currently, only drawings and machining instructions are available for purchase.