Hello
I have an old HF 5890 and I am looking to upgrade the tool holder. Found on Ebay the BOSTAR AXA or OXA wedge style tool post sets. Wondering which one is the proper size for my machine?
Thanks Troy
HFT 5980 tool post upgrade
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Re: HFT 5980 tool post upgrade
What's the swing of your lathe?
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Re: HFT 5980 tool post upgrade
BigDumbDinosaur,
I believe it is 7". I have the manual somewhere.
Troy
I believe it is 7". I have the manual somewhere.
Troy
Re: HFT 5980 tool post upgrade
I'd say the OXA since your lathe is 7 1/8" swing:
* Perfect for 7 x 10", 7 x 12", 7 x 14" mini lathe, Such as Enco, Grizzly , little Machine , Harbor Freight and many oversea made .
* Perfect for 7 x 10", 7 x 12", 7 x 14" mini lathe, Such as Enco, Grizzly , little Machine , Harbor Freight and many oversea made .
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Glenn
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Re: HFT 5980 tool post upgrade
GlennW,
Thanks for the help.
Troy
Thanks for the help.
Troy
Re: HFT 5980 tool post upgrade
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Music isn’t at all difficult. All you gotta do is play the right notes at the right time!
Music isn’t at all difficult. All you gotta do is play the right notes at the right time!
Re: HFT 5980 tool post upgrade
Thanks again for all the help.
Purchased the OXA and now I just have to get back home so I can get it mounted and set all my tools.
Troy
Purchased the OXA and now I just have to get back home so I can get it mounted and set all my tools.
Troy
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Re: HFT 5980 tool post upgrade
Let us know how the 0XA fits and how tool centerline adjustment turns out.
40 year retired machinist.