Newbie- A2Z CNC Quick Change Tool Post

[Metaltinker]

I purchased a Quick Change Tool Post from A2Z CNC on their ebay store after reading the great reviews for my Craftsman 6x18 101 series lathe, When I opened the package I was shocked at the poor quality, Severe tool chatter marks and clamping pressure damage during manufacture, I am wondering what others have experienced with this companys products, I will try to attach photos, This is a first for me, Thanks for any comments.

[Delw]

no offence man but thats what you get for buying cheap ****. Name brand = quality most of Ebay = cheap chinese/mexican garbage

[Metaltinker]

I thought I was buying quality, A2Z products are made in USA and not cheap, I've never seen a "cheap asian import" with machining quality as bad as this!

[LeftCoastCNC]

Agreed, buying new cheap stuff gets you new cheap stuff. If you want to save money buy name brand used. A well-used Aloris, KDK or Dorian tool post will serve much better. They will cost a little more than new import but not much. Tooling is not a place to cut corners if you want to make decent parts... Been there done that.

[Delw]

That doesnt look like alum tool post in your picture. but if you bought a alum toolpost to hold your tools you bought junk.

QC Toolpost 4 holders 3/8 bolt mount Complete toolpost kit with 3/8-16 bolt mount. Includes tool post, 2-standard, 1-.375 boring, 1-cutoff holder and mounting kit with a 3/8-16 x 3 inch mounting bolt. Machined from billet 6061 T6 Aluminum Hard Anodized for durability and appearance No tools required to change bits