Haas TL-1 spider...

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spencer313

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Here is my finished spider for the TL-1. Next is the chuck.
 

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How long is the headstock?

What's the shortest length barrel that will you be able to spin in your Tl-1 after you get the Spider and Chuck built?
 
Did not have any shop time today. Will measure and report.
 
Spider

What did you make your spider out of?
Did you chuck the spider in the lathe and then bore the inner diameter?
Thanks
 
Jdaniel343 said:
What did you make your spider out of?
Did you chuck the spider in the lathe and then bore the inner diameter?
Thanks
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I made the spider out of 12L14 steel, but it's not critical. The bore is 2 inches and there is a 0.2-inch deep 3.375-in. diam. counterbore on the hidden side, which is what the TL-1 wants. The clamping screws are 1/2-20. I plan on making brass noses for the screws.
 
So how do you like the machine?

Have you had a chance to use the machine yet spencer313? Your review would be most appreciated.

I've got the Haas video on it, and I'm contemplating building a bigger shop to accomodate a TL-1. Watching the video of that baby threading is just awesome. Runs on single phase too, which is way cool.
 
I have some hours under my belt with the TL-1, now. It does very nice work. It will take some getting used to for someone who needs to feel the dials, though. But good rigid tooling, some practice with the control and a couple of projects later, and I can say I love it. And the control doesn't get tired or grumpy with repetitive operations.
 
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Great!

Thanks for the report! Glad to hear your happy with it.
 
Tl -2

I have a Tl-2 , great lathe for the price , it threads with ease and programming is simple especially with the intutive system , i like your spider !! hope you don't mind if i copy it :D
 
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