Precision Matthews TL 1660 First Run

[@RobertGracie]

I always remember when I see one of Adams videos pop up in my feed, I stop everything I am doing and go watch it from start to end!

[@samuelpolden5207]

Same here hah

[@Chris-hx7kw]

Me too lol

[@jayb3289]

Same, favorite youtuber

[@rsluggy6485]

That peel was worth the price of admission!

[@BedsitBob]

There's something quite satisfying about peeling off protective film, whether it's from a machine tool, mobile phone, or whatever. 😊

[@jwagnermail]

No! Leave that protective film on, it makes cleaning better because the face plate is protected from scratches while cleaning. I have gone 10 years before I finally peeled the film.

[@jamesdavis8021]

@@jwagnermail I agree. I protect my DROs panels with shrink wrap.If the panels on that lathe were engraved,I would say,go ahead but, they are silk screened.He is going to regret peeling that film off. I would cut peel and stick clear acetate over it before,it’s too late

[@Donkusdelux]

@@jwagnermail exactly my thought, it keeps all the information from wearing off for a good while!

[@HomebrewHorsepower]

I knew there would be some sociopathic monsters that would come here and claim you should leave the plastic on. I don't know why anyone would actually want a nice new machine to have cheap plastic all over it.

[@corythomas4427]

@@HomebrewHorsepower You haven't met my wife's mom then. She is from Peru and believes removing that film devalues the item. I am not allowed to remove it, even the pieces hanging down in front of the TV screens...

[@MOzarkMike]

I don’t comment much on your videos, but I watch them all and learn from them. It renews my optimism and faith in mankind to see guys like you who care so much about doing things well and correctly. I’m sure your customers appreciate you as much or more than I.. What better thing could any person do than to make things that are useful, valuable and durable?

[@Justamanonamission77]

Wow!! Not everyday you get to see someone unboxing and running a brand spanking new, full sized lathe! Amazing.

[@russrawley6712]

Hi Ad, as an old retired Millwright we used to snug a piece of scrap bar in the jaws before run in events after repairs or refits for safety.. Just so the jaws didn't fling out..jusaying 😉👍fantastic videos you have, I watch em all👍 Russ in England

[@millomweb]

Was it 'Loose jaws cost lives' ;) Or loose talk ;)

[@Zerostar369]

Shes a beaut Adam! So happy for you to have a brand new machine like that. You've earned it 10x over buddy.

[@TheUncleRuckus]

I love this machine, super cool that it has both metric and imperial graduation on the dials. Really excited to see some chips flying. Congrats again Adam you deserve it. 👍👍

[@BruceBoschek]

That is the quietest, smoothest machine I've ever heard. It's outright beautiful, too. Love the metric/Imperial dials, too. Congratulations. Not the slightest bit envious. 🙂

[@frfrpr]

Adam is one thorough dude! This is exciting stuff. Glad to be a part.

[@pauljoseph8338]

I’ve never seen a brand spankin’ new lathe!!! So exciting! Thanks for sharing!

[@Mike-dn4ju]

So stoked for you on the new space! Been amazing to see this channel grow ever since AVE recommended you.

[@michaelhearn3831]

What a lovely lathe…….. as a physio I’m really jealous and I have no idea how I would ever use one but I want one now…been here since Adam you sanded and cleaned your chipper boxes probably 3/4 years ago love all you stuff..👍🏻🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@scottnj2503]

If sound is an indicator of precision. This machine sounds precise. Thanks for walkthrough of controls.

[@Uncle.J.32]

With your skill, knowledge, and a machine like that you are going to satisfy a lot of customers

[@daltonlamb2876]

That's a nice new machine Adam. Using the two t-slots on the back end of the cross slide would perfect to make up a back tool holder. I have a similar set up on my 15" causing and I use the rear holder as a dedicated turning tool. Really speeds things up having multiple tools on the cross slide at one time. Can't wait to see what other machines you bring in the new shop.

[@allenclark4898]

It's nice to see u n Abby adding new equipment means business is good. Keep up the awesome content never miss a video. Keep on smiling and having fun

[@40wattgarage87]

Congratulations on the new machine up & running! Here's a tip from an old fart engine builder (me): After the break-in cycle(s) - if possible - drain the headstock/gearbox oil into a funnel with a layer of cheesecloth/gauze or fine screen and several magnets laying in it. As the oil pours through it'll catch any "nasties" (hopefully there are NONE), and whatever crud that got washed loose for you to inspect. The magnets will catch any tiny particles or metal dust. As with any new parts getting to know each other, there may be a bit of fine gray sludge - but that would be normal - probably a combo of assembly greases and a little metal dust.

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Ohhh great tip. Heck, I’d do that plus… it’s second oil change…. At about half to three quarters of the book… and then from there I’d do the book listed intervals.

[@stargazer7644]

Or you can just throw out what you drain. There's a reason for break in oil changes.

[@40wattgarage87]

@@stargazer7644 Correct, the reason is to get the "crud" out of the machine, and then put the proper "load rated" lubricant into the gearbox. The purpose for inspection of the break-in lube is to see/peace of mind that there's no impending doom happening inside... and if there was, you have proof of a problem - and could send a sample to the mfg. - to bolster a warranty claim.

[@beetlebaily1972]

As much as I like the older machines it’s nice to see a quality new machine. Congratulations on getting it up and running.

[@tonynagy2042]

Looks Great Adam, can't wait to see it action, and what you're going to make with it for the first time.👍Cheers, Blessings!

[@tjdjultima]

Nothing better than a gorgeous tool in capable hands

[@winchman7572]

The plastic film on my 44yo lathe is still doing its job really well.

[@KimbrellBrad]

That machine is a work of art! New machines of that quality are actually fun to run. Can't wait to see you making some chips!

[@TradeWorks_Construction]

That's really interesting that you remove the plastic covering the printing. rather than leave it as an additional layer of protection ... But I guess in a production environment the plastic covering would probably get scuffed up and make the print ilegible in the 1st week so it probably has to go now anyway. To help keep the print from getting damaged or worn I usually will take the self stick clear laminate and cut it to size and cover whatever I want to protect. This has actually also helped out on my dishwasher or any other appliances where the push buttons can get worn through too.

[@danoriron4975]

There are two types of people: Those that leave plastic covering on anything until it's dangling by a thread (no matter how crusty and disgusting it gets), and those that remove it immediately.

[@stargazer7644]

The plastic is for protection during manufacturing and assembly. It should be removed when you setup the device.

[@itsverygreen532]

I like to leave it on for a while until it begins to look scuffed, then off it comes. I do like to keep it for protection for a while, but when it begins to make ti look bad, it has to go.

[@vijayantgovender2045]

Thank you Adam can’t wait to see you using your new leathe I am watching from South Africa

[@e_filippo]

New lathe looks great - I'm a huge fan of PM. I definitely engaged my safety squints when you spun her up to 1800 though 😂

[@The30Fazer]

That's one sweet machine man... Absolutely beautiful... Can't beat the look and smell of new equipment 😍

[@klaasbloem]

Inch and metric, now you can slowly migrate to the 20th century 🙃 Nice and smooth running lathe Adam, congrats!

[@brettbuck7362]

Yes, if this week has shown anything, emulating Europeans is certainly something I would be proud of.

[@richardspees841]

Congratulations on the new lathe. It seems a really great one. I like older machines, but it is also nice to have something brand new. No scratched up panels or chunks taken out of things, no slop in the controls. You gotta love the smell of a new lathe in the morning. :)

[@r3vo830]

Being able to remove the coolant container is a nice quality of life feature. Only thing it's missing is a quick disconnect for the fluid line and the wire. Very easy and quick to clean the container then.

[@connahjones8178]

Depends how often you would need to do the job?

[@transmitterguy478]

Hey guys, Adam did all the research on this cool lathe now all we gotta do is come up with the money and order our own! I'm selling all my junk ASAP so I can get one. Oh yeah, congrats on everything, your (you both) hard work is paying off.

[@naldahide]

What a sweet machine! That's gonna be a great addition to your arsenal of equipment! Now I can't wait ta see ya turn some 4140 on her..!😀👍

[@lukeb3930]

I love how he included the real time video with original audio of him removing the protective plastic from the metal plates!

[@flewdefur]

Adam knows his audience. I used to watch him at 2x speed, now i learned to slow down and enjoy the slower pace.

[@jessdigs]

My wife still has that plastic protective film on our oven, washer, dryer, and dishwasher. She says it’s like a screen protector.

[@larrymashburn7789]

I was so glad to see Adam remove it from his machines. I purchased some machines that the buyer left it on. After years of shop exposure, it deteriorated and also wrinkled. The wrinkles held moisture and fluids behind the film and caused more damage to the plates they were designed to protect.

[@WayneWerner]

I keep mine on until it's a bit gross then I peel them off

[@mtraven23]

@@larrymashburn7789 ok, but there's some middle ground there isn't there? Keep it on until it bubbles, then rip it off

[@jessdigs]

@@WayneWerner I think that was her goal, but she cleans it with simple green. It's still on great shape 10 years later

[@Nanotick1]

A well-deserved brand-spankin-new machine. Keep up the good work.

[@bobvines00]

Adam, you might want to put plugs into the two holes where the chip pan clamp screws go. That will keep the threads clean and might(?) prevent some coolant from running primarily through the hole closest to the headstock to the floor.

[@industrialebikes4956]

I have this same lathe, & that is why I leave the bolts & clips in there. Chips & coolant would definitely get in there.

[@singleshot2218]

What a machine! Cant wait for its maiden run! God bless you Adam and family!🙏🎚🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@ypaulbrown]

peeling the plastic off of lables is the first thing I always do........haha.....love it....glad to have met you at the Flywheelers.....cheers my friend....hope you can use the Metric Feelers and Starrett hold downs......Paul in Orlando

[@geofftnz]

Nothing like the feeling of getting a new toy!

[@udos.2987]

04:00 : we call it a foottrap. Why not let the connection lines come from above (ceiling or office ceiling)?

[@stargazer7644]

His ceiling is over twenty feet high. That makes for a really long cable run and lots of voltage drop.

[@brockedmonds]

Love your videos. I work at a machine shop in Fenton Michigan called precsion metal spinning. We have all different lathes,mazaks,and cnc metal spinning machines. I can only imagine your excitement!! I tell everybody at my work to watch these videos to learn a little something they might not know!! Thanks buddy

[@Dudleymiddleton]

1:58 I am the sort of person that likes to leave the protective film on! :)

[@thetoecutter13]

I have a 15 year old multimeter that still has the film on the screen!

[@ianrobinson509]

What a fantastic machine. I love the easy switch between Metric and Imperial.

[@RonSales]

I got equipment with the plastic protecto coating still on it eventually when I go to sell it I will let the new owner decide to peal it off.

[@paulg3336]

The protective films are not intended to be left on for long periods. You will find that the adhesive hardens and the film will not release easily , tears and/or the adhesive leaves a residue that is difficult to remove.

[@CB.5]

Adam is the owner, so he decided. What is your point?

[@brezzz0077]

I have the little 1127 and. I love it and the customer service is second to none! Enjoy!

[@bcbloc02]

Never used a machine that hadn’t out lived it’s original operators and builders. Must be a whole different experience being the person to break in a machine.

[@mdouglaswray]

Positively gorgeous. Excellent tour too. I can't imagine where this will take you, but I'm eager to see. What a range of equipment you've got!

[@StormbringerMM]

Awesome Adam, I am jealous. Very jealous to be “precise” ;)

[@BentFrontWheel]

Same

[@a.bakker64]

#metoo

[@stargazer7644]

Are you sure you're not envious?

[@StormbringerMM]

@@stargazer7644 well then I wouldn’t be precise. Envious is also acceptable ;)

[@ibrahimdeniz7308]

Happy to see you satisfied with the new Matthews lathe, we wish you great years with it and many entertaining videos with it!

[@TankToChest]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a brand new lathe before

[@ManixT00]

You should epoxy seal the floor to keep it nice.

[@imkindofabigdeal4308]

Not in a leased space. They are nice unless you do a lot of welding...then not so much.

[@ryanoros9562]

Congratulations Adam she sure is smooth as butter a lot of Gunsmiths like these lathes.

[@garymurt9112]

The real cost is not the machine itself but all the tooling, fixtures, etc

[@olronholleran1310]

Really happy for you. Enjoy your channel. I have a 94 year old P&W 13" lathe. Everything works, has the original motor and is 5 years older than I am. Gramps

[@artmckay6704]

Nice machine! I like it! My main interest is: what's the runout on the headstock? Thanks! :)

[@thetoecutter13]

Should be zero!

[@campbellmorrison8540]

Thats a lovely lathe. You are a rare breed that actually reads the manual and follows it :)

[@adamdogg44]

I get that it’s great KZbin content to peel off the clear plastic but i woulda left that on as long as I could 😂😂

[@camstager4455]

We have the same machine but a 40" length. Been happy with it overall. Light is really handy. As you said brake works great. Plenty of power and rigid. Only issue we have is the oiler pump on the saddle does not oil the far bed way, just the way closest to pump. Seems to oil cross slide and screw very well. If you use coolant make sure to oil the far way under saddle manually or it will stain the way after a day or two. Love the channel!

[@russfranzen3970]

Personally I would have left that on for added protection for the printing

[@danilkister1650]

The best unboxing video ever recorded!

[@Joe.O_623]

What is the business plan for this new endeavor/building? If I missed the commentary on this can someone point me to the video that covers this?

[@stargazer7644]

He outgrew his garage and he has so much money rolling in from youtube he was able to build his dream shop.

[@jimmurphy6095]

17:31 The person who thought of this deserves a large raise. Very nice features, Adam.

[@donwilliams9661]

Pet peeve of mine, you should have left the plastic cover on the info so it stays clean and it doesn't hurt staying on...

[@petemclinc]

My exact thoughts, I can't count how many lathes I've seen with the front panel all faded, scratched up and grimy.

[@paulcopeland9035]

Who are you saving it for? The "next guy" doesn't count!

[@StubProductions]

That plastic will degrade and stick to plate. Then you won’t be able to get it off. Better to take it off and then just good care of the machine

[@donwilliams9661]

@@paulcopeland9035 saving it for yourself

[@donwilliams9661]

@@StubProductions I don't agree, by the time it's that warn out it'll come off easy

[@charlesdefrancisco5056]

Hey Adam…I must congratulate you on the joy of after rebuilding and making used machines work that you get a new machine Best of luck to you and mrs adam

[@funny36ful]

I woulda left the film over the name tag, when the film gets beat up just peal it then, the tag still looks new

[@jayh8490]

This is awesome Adam, you deserve it! Some people need to take notes, this is what hard work can do. It makes things possible, it opens doors that otherwise would remain shut, it gives you the feeling at the end of the day that you accomplished something and didn't waste a minute of precious time. Congrats on everything Adam, been watching for years and years and you're still one of my most favorite channels! All the best to you and Abby and your families of course from a Canadian viewer.

[@fierceflyer5]

Oh no no no I never remove the protective plastic covering. I like it to look new forever. 😂

[@phillipchambers8487]

Your Videos on the PM have help me make up my mind that this will be the Lathe that I buy for my own Shop. This will be my 1st ever Metal Lathe! Been looking at these for 3 years at least. Now it's time to pull the Trigger. I just didn't have the Experience to buy a good used Machine. So to me it is a much smarter choice to go with a Brand New Machine, and know what I'm getting. Thanks for the Videos on the PM, now I completely trust my decision!

[@peterhansen8216]

You forgot to drop the chuck on the ways 1st.

[@stargazer7644]

Might as well get it over with...

[@peterkraus2249]

The peeling of the plastic protective film right at the beginning of the video, soooo satisfying!

[@wishusknight3009]

He needed some soft jazz sax music playin during that.

[@onestepatatime2346]

Congrats on the new machine. You earned it pal. Now get out there and buy Abby something special.

[@Abom79]

Got her tickets to the Aaron Lewis concert 🎶

[@wadly99]

That's what the Kubota was .

[@stargazer7644]

@@Abom79 I thought Abby wanted a forklift? :D

[@rdmeenach]

Ive never used a lathe, the that looks like a beautifully designed and built machine, a joy to use I’m sure.

[@sammiceli7645]

New equipment looks good... Going to need some serious machining jobs to pay the tab I would think.

[@HuskyMachining]

these PM lathes are pretty reasonably priced actually. I have a 1340gt on order and it cost me only 11k (I got about every add on PM offers, the machine was only like 7k). I'm so excited as this will replace my first manual lathe I ever bought (a tired grizzly g0602)

[@imkindofabigdeal4308]

This is the best product PM sells. Sunmaster makes a beautiful machine - and PM's spec makes it even nicer (spindle bore in particular). Congrats!!

[@Justamanonamission77]

Does the guy running the pacemaker get really thirsty?? 😂 cuz you gotta have a drinking fountain break between long passes right!?

[@Rhyno186]

I bought a mil-surp Yugoslavian SKS quite a few years ago. It was packed in Cosmoline. Cosmoline is the bane of my existence. 20-something years later, I'm still getting traces of it out when I strip it down after a day at the range.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

It seems like they should have run the break in procedure at the factory and changed the oil so any problems are found before it leaves. Leaving that to be done in the field seems like it could be used as a reason to deny warranty.

[@martinsiemens2120]

Excellent lathe! , thanks for sharing it and showing all its details

[@balacustoms1282]

Nice timing on the machine purchase. Glad you got it before China takes over Taiwan

[@imkindofabigdeal4308]

That's a very relevant comment sadly.

[@LandonsLaboratory]

I can tell how excited you are with how you're talking about it. Glad to see you've got a nice brand new toy I've been more of a CNC type person, but I have huge respect for those professionals who can do this kind of manual work!

[@dbriggs1689]

I wonder how many of these lathes you just sold for Matthews by making these videos? Hopefully a commission check is in your future!

[@rgetso]

That new lathe may be his commission! Matthew should outfit an Adam Booth signature model like Gibson and Fender do with guitars!

[@mdvener]

Very NICE new machine. I hope it works better than what you expect it to. It is very quiet. A lot of thought went into its design. Can't wait to see it making chips. CONGRATULATIONS ADAM. And it really is a good looking machine.

[@gardenman3]

The plastic he took off of of the front. Why not leave it on to protect everything.

[@stargazer7644]

Because that's a trailer park thing to do. You take the plastic off when you install the thing.

[@lemagreengreen]

Looks like a great machine, love all those perfect fresh satin controls

[@MaestroPrep]

Ok so, at 1:45... What is the public opinion... do you remove your protective skins, or do you leave them on for a while (machines, technology, or other items...)?? I tend to leave them until they start to peel or sufficiently bubble by themselves... Great video Adam! So happy to see you enjoying breaking in your new tool!! Thank you for your content and sharing your skills and hobby! I have very much enjoyed traveling with you on these videos!!

[@cozmium]

peeling off the protective layers is the first thing i do, literally better than unboxing!

[@duanecundy]

I leave it till it peels on its own

[@TheSpyder9876]

I leave them on indefinitely.

[@Steelcrafted]

I leave mine on, I've had silk screening start rubbing off over time when the film is removed...

[@mattmarion6442]

Leaving them on is like having plastic covers for your furniture. When are you going to just enjoy it? Take them off and stop preserving it for a day when you'll be dead and never have appreciated it.

[@desolatemetro]

I love that you had two angles of peeling the first protective film. 🤣 It's like, "hey it's KZbin, that stuff is critical!" Love it. Congrats on the new machine!

[@agdtec]

See with all the lathes and old machines I have seen restored on youtube I would have left the protective film on, and replace it only when it was so damaged you could not see thru it.

[@danb2936]

First time iv seen a brand new lathe.... looks amazing.. shiny is nice 👌

[@larryrivers1471]

Did you ever imagine buying brand new machines?

[@sd906238]

I was watching this video then I woke up.

[@twistedhairball]

Abom you should get an audio frequency app on your phone. Then lay your phone on the lathe. This will show you the sound level and also the frequency peaks. You can take note of these and if you ever think you hear a strange sound just lay your phone back on and check the difference. You can get really good at it and tell the frequency changes by ear and pro level is diagnose the issue from the change in tone/frequency. Its also a beautiful machine. Thanks a lot for the video!!!

[@ethanhancock7043]

I never cared for the switch to led for machine work lights. It seems like they have a ton of glare and i prefer the older halogen or florescent lights.

[@flat-earther]

Years ago I bought all LED lights for home to save electricity but after that I learned that they create blue light and dirty electricity so I threw them away and now use incandescent bulbs only because I rather use safer bulbs than save electricity.

[@yalebaker7976]

@@flat-earther what is “dirty electricity“?

[@flat-earther]

@@yalebaker7976 Dirty electricity AKA high frequency transients. It creates higher frequencies on your wiring which allegedly jump off of your wiring in your wall into your home which is not healthy, normally you only should have 50 or 60Hz. the LEDs work on DC so they have to turn the AC to DC and the way this is done in many devices creates high frequencies back to your wiring that should not be there. Many electronic device designers are not aware or don't care or know how to design products that don't ''pollute''. To measure it there are dirty electricity meters which you can plug into your outlet to test how much you have, also called EMI meters, power line meters. There is another cheap way to roughly detect dirty electricity with an AM radio tuned to about 520KHz, you can hear the noise with the radio. I just learned these things myself so I'm no expert. You can read more about it if you want.

[@andyb7963]

@@flat-earther do you believe everything you read on the internet? Are you one of the people who thinks electricity will pour out of a receptacle if you switch it on without a plug in? I suggest you learn some actual facts or get some tinfoil and make yourself a hat

[@flat-earther]

@@andyb7963 No I don't believe everything I read on the internet. No. I am a flat earther by the way. So I overcame a lifetime of globe indoctrination by looking at information and making my own mind up. I was hesitant to look into flat stationary earth after hearing about it but once I did I now don't _believe_ the earth is flat, I _know_ it is flat. But don't google flat earth because google will feed you the ''Flat earth society'' which is controlled opposition made to make you think flat earth is dumb and something it is not, for example they will tell you flat earth is a disc floating in space with other planets, no that it not what flat earth really is. Flat earth is actually the center of creation, and ''Space'' doesn't exist. ''Space'' which they tell us is a vacuum beside a pressurized earth atmosphere with no barrier in between is a violation of the second law of thermodynamics. Watch David Weiss for example to learn more about flat earth, his channel is DITRH. David is offering 3 bitcoins for 1 proof of the globe.

[@chrisneale7453]

Looks like a Clausing/Colchester copy. Nice machine with good features an excellent choice for sure. Great video as always Adam, thanks

[@Brian-sb6rf]

I love the lathe but dear god never ever run a lathe in high gears with the chuck unclamped!! The jaws WILL MOVE!! It never occurred to me before that that could happen until i turned our lathe on at work with a 10-12" 3-jaw chuck at 1600 rpm's and was horrified when i saw the jaws open up about 2 inches. I was going over the lathe with a newer coworker that didn't know much about machine tools and we never really use that particular speed so I decided to put it into gear and fire it up. I will never do that again.

[@patrickspringer6534]

I haven't watched your channel lately and I have no excuse. I see you hit over 500,000 subscribers...congratulations!

[@foxwood67]

20k base model ...... I checked PM website

[@hansieveldsman8553]

Would have left the plastic on the plates.

[@amateuranth2796]

Me to it would have been extra protection for it.

[@rileyk99]

Dealing with metal chips they'd eventually get trapped behind the plastic and end up scratching the crap out of the plates.

[@two2pedal289]

@@rileyk99 Sorry dude but that's ridiculous

[@two2pedal289]

have left plastic film on items like this for years, it surely helps it retain more value

[@rileyk99]

@@two2pedal289 easy there keyboard warrior.

[@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028]

This has to be the one of the best lathes I've ever seen. I wish I could afford this machine. Good Choice.

[@trainedtiger]

IDK man, I know you got what you wanted and that's cool. But, for just a few thousand more a made in the USA, HAAS TL-2 would be pretty nice. Twice as much Horsepower, A2-6 spindle so you can use all your normal chucks, Variable speed through the whole RPM range, and a very easy way to get into CNC Lathe.

[@rgetso]

For the work Adam does, a Haas TL2 (or any other CNC) would be pretty close to useless.

[@helplmchoking]

If you have a one-lathe shop you're totally right but I doubt it's that necessary in his case as he has the existing machine shop plus the much larger lathe in the new place for heavier work. I can see this lathe getting used for the smaller, very high precision work and the larger one for most of the day to day jobs that don't need the extra accuracy. Edit: actually, if tool work or extremely precise jobs are your bread and butter, yeah it could be worth it. Really I can see the HAAS working well if you run a lot of repeat precision jobs to make the CNC capabilities worthwhile

[@trainedtiger]

@@rgetso He would use it all the time, those times of trying to keep a big radius tool from chattering to put in a corner radius, all the moving the tailstock to clear chips on deep holes, just a couple examples. If you are referring to heavy cuts, the TL2- is a 1-piece casting with no cutouts for lead screws, the TL-2 weighs 20% more, and the TL-2 has a 10HP motor instead of 5HP.

[@rgetso]

@@trainedtiger If you spend a few weeks binging on Adam's years of content, you will learn he has zero need for a CNC. He makes one off parts, repairs worn out parts, or modifies customer parts. Rarely does Adam do production jobs of any sort. If you think Adam is going CNC, you're barking up the wrong tree.

[@rgetso]

@@trainedtiger As for me, I'm trying to decide between a TL2 and a used SL10. I keep telling myself I NEED a CNC lathe to speed up repetitive work I've been doing on my manual lathe. It's hard to justify the cost for another CNC in my hobby machine shop garage. Last year's Mini Mill 2 purchase was expensive! A new Lexus would've been cheaper! I get way more use out of the Haas than a Lexus so it was definitely worth it.

[@tonyhalaska9461]

Congrats on the brand new machine!

[@scottvincent7666]

The monarch is sexier.

[@fichambawelby2632]

Congrats, Adam! Long life to enjoy it!