Just to close the loop on this. I went ahead with the AXA QCTP from Amazon. It took a couple of hours milling the chunk of steel they sent for the T slot mount. After that it mounted well. It feels really good and solid. I tried a couple of test cuts with some scrap hot rolled and HHS indexed bits. Seems to work pretty well. The lock nuts for holding center height work very well. I ordered a couple of extra holders from Little machine shop ( http://littlemachineshop.com/products/pr...uctID=2281). The fit and finish on the ones from Little machine shop are pretty good. So far I'm very pleased with this tool post and the holders. Very smooth action.
If it's crazy but it works, it's not crazy.