Model Forum / General / Models / May 2008

As I've said before my Arc Euro 200 size one doesn't suffer from the
problems I had with reproduction Dixon T1 kit.
The 200 is designed for bigger lathes (up to 6.5" I think) but the 100
would suit smaller machines. For £100 you can get a toolpost and 4
holders that really work with additional holders costing only £15. No
contest.  IMHO for home use it is wiser to flog the Dixon bits and buy
the replacement.

Regards

Charles

I thought Dickson is a piston type?

Jordan

Thanks for the replies.

I think of the piston type being:
http://www.lathes.co.uk/accessoriesnew/toolholders/pistontoolholder.jpg

and the dickson type being:

http://www.lathes.co.uk/accessoriesnew/toolholders/quickset.jpg

Not sure if this is correct as I`m a novice but I liked the look of
the "Piston type"  and opion seems to be that Arc euro, Tony ( above)
supply kit thats Ok straight form the box.  I`ve had no feed back on
Chronos Piston QC holders but Other kit from them has been fine.

Thanks again

Paul

Fitted to my Sieg lathe as standard & used heavily with very frequent
tool changes for the past year. No problems at all & it appears to be
quite good quality & well made.

Having shopped around for extra tool holders I get the impression
they're all from the same Chinese factory. All the UK suppliers I found
could ID the holders from the same part no'.