Quick Retracting Toolpost | Box 88 Pine Grove Mills, PA 16868 (814)234-3543 I welcome phone calls but if necessary email mlatoolbox@aol.com |
| Quick Retracting Toolpost (MLA-16D) Operating the handle of the quick retracting toolpost withdraws the tool instantly when cutting either external or internal threads. Depending on how the toolpost is assembled on the topslide, the handle for withdrawing the tool can be set in any position the operator desires. An adjustment screw regulates the amount of withdrawal, which is available up to a maximum of 3/8" when turning threads up to a shoulder. The toolpost accepts turning tools up to 3/8" square and boring bars up to 3/4" diameter. Two iron castings are supplied with the kit, a body casting similar to that of the other kits in the MLA-16 series, and a casting for making the cover plate and eccentric ring. Also included are drawings, machining instructions, and a 3/8-16 x 4" mounting screw. Shipping wt. approx. 14 lbs. $54.50 plus shipping:
The above rates are FedEx. See the zone chart for your shipping zone. USPS "Flat Rate" Priority Mail shipping anywhere in the U.S. is also available for $9.80 (insurance $2.15 extra). Rates for Canada and overseas are "flat rate" Priority Mail. |   |
Below, ONE OF THE TOOLPOSTS IN THE MLA-16 SERIES SEEN IN
ACTION. Shown is the MLA-16C Workpost set up for boring the tool
mounting hole in a boring bar. Note that in the set up the boring bar is
automatically located on center for boring the hole.
