6 in 1 lathe quick change toolpost adapter

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My cheap 6 in 1 lathe was having problems with the toolpost/slide so I looked into options. I found a cheap quick change toolpost but had to design this adapter plate to get it to fit. Firstly you must have the 2 x 25mm extender pieces fitted to the headstock and tailstock or this will not work. Do not add an extension to the toolpost slide just my adapter plus a nut to fit the larger of the 2 bolts supplied with the toolpost ( M12 I think). The added weight of the new toolpost adds a lot of rigidity to your tools and I'm hoping you can even fit "real" lathe tools in the toolpost making the lathe much more capable. ( I have ordered some " real" tools to check, I may need to redesign it later). You will need 4 of the 1 hole Tee pieces and machine screws to fit. Plus the fore mentioned nut. And of course the quick change toolpost! Print, fit and enjoy a better turning experience. Edit: confirmed. It fits 8-10mm "real" lathe tools. I also designed another one ( cannot upload right now, later), 2mm shorter, to make it, believe it or not, only just compatible with 12mm tools. I'm loving the finish carbide inserts gives on aluminium.