A tool post is the part on a lathe that holds the cutting tool securely during machining operations. The post then bolts onto the compound rest via a conventional hex or Allen head bolt or a quick release locking mechanism. Tool posts of several designs are available to support and hold the cutting tools in lathe machines. the part drawings of a single tool post, which supports one cutting tool at a time and is used on small sized lathes. This unit is fixed on the compound rest of the lathe carriage. Tool posts allow for rapid tool changeover and provide a high degree of position repeatability and indexing. More Information... URL : https://www.caddstock.com/