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New Project - AXA Multifix
- Thread starter thestelster
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That was for the new t-plate to get bolted into the compound slide.What's this got to do with your new QCTP?
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not to be picky, but the barrel in photo 308 is upside down. The holes in the barrel are for a dowel pin to lock the barrel to the t-nut.
I stand corrected. On my Swiss multifix the anti-rotation holes are only on the bottom.
Ok. Top piece bored out. All good so far.
I now have to remove the compound slide. Bolt the new t-plate to the compound, mill and surface grind the top of the compound. Basically, converting the US/British method of attaching a tool post (i e. T-slot and T-plate), to the European method, fixed bolt.
I now have to remove the compound slide. Bolt the new t-plate to the compound, mill and surface grind the top of the compound. Basically, converting the US/British method of attaching a tool post (i e. T-slot and T-plate), to the European method, fixed bolt.
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No it's not! You have a serious problem waiting to bite you! Your shop has critters in it! Something is peeking out from under your tool post! And I think I see another one through the crack in that wood!
Best to go get your live traps and then ship them to BC!
Haha...I think BC have enough critters!
Careful. Next thing you know he'll start using it as a "smiley" in all his posts.
So now that your beautiful parts have arrived, can you tell us more about the particular vendor in Germany you used & why. I'm not after price, that's your business. Just wondering if they are a designated distributer for this line, or maybe the manufacturer? What other goodies they offer, if it was less cost vs (if it even exists) via N-Am sellers etc. Lastly, how was payment made? I've tried to order a few things from Germany, maybe it was bad luck with the particular vendors I was attempting to dealing with. But they had some very weird (what I would say almost regressive) payment modes unlike common e-payment methods we are more familiar with.
For the last 20 years I have wanted a quick change tool post. But researching information boiled to two major systems: Aloris type and Multifix type. I wanted Multifix, but couldn't afford it. So I just stuck with my home made 4-way tool post. The original Multifix was designed and sold as JF. Minder in Switzerland. But they have been out of business for a very long time. Currently there are several companies that I know that make Multifix systems:
1. Klopfer made in Germany, distributed by KAR Industrial Canada
2. Pewe Tools German company but made in China to his specifications
3. Create Tools Made in China
4. AXA Made in Germany Sold by www.stahlhalter24.de and www.top-maschinen.de
I was going to go for the Create Tools version after seeing many Youtube videos and comments on the net. But when I tried to get a hold of them, no response. Apparently the owner died. The Klopfer unit sold by KAR Industrial was literally a fortune. So I decided to go with the AXA, and ordered through stahlhalter24.de. I just picked what I wanted, put it into my cart. When the site asked for destination, it had Canada (Kanada) listed. So it immediately removed the VAT tax, and added the shipping costs. Paid by PayPal. I had a confirmation response right away. The following day another email from them advising of expected shipping time. In less than a week the package was sent by DHL. It took several weeks for the packages to arrive. I received an email from them saying that they would split the order into two orders and shipped a week apart so that it incurred less paper work and permits. Over a certain value they have to apply for export permits. Easy peasy! The company I ordered from only sells the AXA Multifix. The other company, top-machinen sells everything!
Though, with the Euro in the gutter, perhaps there are better deals to be had there as opposed to the US.
Hey @thestelster,
Your holder is labelled AXA a d you seem to refer to that like AXA is a company.
But given that AXA, BXA, CXA, etc are also common sizes of toolposts, I can't help but wonder if there is a connection there. What size equivalent are those holders of yours? Are they like the AXA many guys on here have or are they much bigger? They look MUCH MUCH MUCH bigger!
You have to use the translation button on your desktop at the top bar.
VicHobbyGuy
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If you use Chrome, right-click and select Translate...works surprisngly well.
VicHobbyGuy
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Yes - a couple of thousand $ probably once you buy a 'reasonable'
collection of tool holders.