Extra Long Unimat SL QCTP Handle

[Paul Jones]

I changed the short and stubby Quick Change Tool Post (QCTP) handle for a longer knurled handle. This has made a big difference when clamping and releasing the tool holders in the QCTP. The stainless steel 303 2.5" long knurled handle was a "left-over" drop from another tool making job and only required adding a 1/4-28 thread to fit into the old QCTP on the Unimat SL 1000 3" swing lathe.



This is the QCTP with a short 1.5" handle for the QCTP and not very easy to use.



This is the new handle.



This is a great improvement that took less than 10 minutes.

Thank you for looking,

Paul Jones

[DIYer]

Thanks Paul Jones! We've added your Extra Long QCTP Handle to our Tool Holders category,
as well as to your builder page: Paul Jones's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:

Extra Long QCTP Handle by Paul Jones

tags: handle, QCTP

[Ralphxyz]

I have 2 QCTP one aluminium the other steel and both I have broken the handle. I might have some stainless rod around, might try that.

Ralph

[zarembak]

Thanks for a great idea.

[rossbotics]

Hey Paul, Looks great
When I use stainless steel to make some something it's always 303, very easy to machine