Descriptive Taig Catalog

Part#

Long Description

Further Details

1021W

A 1/4hp motor which is the optimum size for this lathe. Note than many less expensive motors are available on the surplus market. This motor is currently supplied with a cord or switch, prewired. There is no discount on motors.

1023

The mounting boards are simple pieces of laminated particle board, predrilled for mounting the Taig in one of the two configurations. Generally the 1023 is recommended with the 1021W motor. See the top of this page for an example.

1030ER

1035

The Face Plate is a 3.25" diameter steel disc which mounts on the headstock of the lathe. It has a t-slot running across the center of the face. Work can be held with home made hold downs, using either the t-slots, or by tapping holes in the faceplate.

1036

Used for holding work to the faceplate, the angles are true right angles for all sorts of setup options.

1037

Used to mount blocks of wood to the lathe, they are undrilled, and may be drilled to suit the user.

1037-3H

Same as 1037 with three holes drilled in the faceplate for mounting wood.

1038

A simple tool rest for hand turning wood or other materials on the Taig lathe.

1040

The collet set is used for chucking small diameter rods of the diameters listed. The collet set allows speed and accuracy in those ranges. stock can be fed through the headstock into the collet for production work. They are also used for holding endmills, burrs and router bits in milling operations.

1041A

1041B

1041C

1041D

1041E

1041F

1041G

Not bored all the way through unlike the other collets.

1042

Use a 7/8" wrench to tighten

1043

The blank collets are for making sizes not manufactured by Taig. They are difficult to slit, especially if one does not have access to a milling machine, but can be used advantageously in special operations. They can also be modified to function as a headstock center, or a depth stop.

1045ER

This adapter screws onto the Taig lathe spindle and allows the use of ER16 collets such as those used on the Taig milling machine.

1040ER

The collets can be used to hold endmills for use with the lathe milling attachment. Because of the 1/32" range of collapse from nominal size for ER16 collets it can also be used to hold drill bits and other odd tooling. It can also be used for workholding and has a greater range than the standard Taig collets. Accuracy is between .001"-.002" runout when screwed onto the spindle.

1041ER-A

1041ER-B

1041ER-C

1041ER-D

1041ER-E

1041ER-F

1041ER-G

1041ER-I

1041ER-J

1042ER

1050

This is a simple three jaw chuck, a lever inserted in the chuck body moves the jaws open and closed, guided by an internal scroll. Unlike most small lathe chucks, it has aluminum soft chuck jaws. For general use, a small washer (supplied) is held in the back of the chuck jaws to take up scroll backlash, and the jaws are bored to run true. Any three jaw chuck will never be without runout at all possible diameters, due to variabilities in wear on the scroll mechanism. It will run exactly true at the diameter that the jaws are bored out to. Thus for repetitive chucking work, the chuck can be bored for that size and be just as accurate as a collet chuck. Also steps can be machined for larger work, discs and the like. They can even be drilled and tapped for stops, or hold downs for odd shaped work. Extra Jaws are available, as are "full circle" or "pie" jaws which can be used for holding thin, delicate disc shapes with minimal distortion from clamping pressure.

1050ER

Fits the CNC lathe and ER spindle lathe. (22mm x 1.5mm thread).

1051

Extra jaws for the 1050 for replacement or special fixturing

1052

Used for holding thin, delicate disc shapes with minimal distortion from clamping pressure. Jaws are bored to whatever diameter is useful.

1060

The 4 jaw self centering scroll chuck is identical to the 3 jaw chuck, except it has 4 jaws 90 degrees apart. For woodworking and production chucking of square stock. It uses the same soft jaws as the 3 jaw chuck, and can be bored or turned for special workholding. It is the same chuck sold by Carbatech and other wood lathe manufacturers.

1060ER

1061

1090

An accurate rugged 1/4" capacity jacobs chuck, for the most demanding small work.

1091

These three chucks, while not quite as rugged at the commercial duty chuck, all will hold drills in their range accurately. These are the chucks most commonly used on electric drills.

1092

1093

1095

A 6 piece set of high speed steel tools, manufactured by Taig, which will do most of the ordinary tasks on the lathe. They are good for the amateur as they serve as models for general tool griding. They are available separately as well. Here are examples of the use of the toolbits.

1096

For grinding your own tools

1097A

For cutting away from the headstock (identical to 1097B...just held differently)

1097B

For cutting towards the headstock

1097C

For chamfering the end of stock

1097D

For fine finishing cuts

1097E

For boring holes to any diameter

1097F

For cutting off work

1110

I don't generally recommend these accessories for the lathe, as they are primarily used by those making a small tablesaw attachment for the lathe. For most work it is better to buy a blank arbor and less than 1.5" diameter slitting saw for work on the milling attachment. They do work well on the Taig milling machine.

1110ER

Use with a 3/8" collet in the mill's ER16 spindle.

1111

Slitting saw for use with 1110

1120

This turns your Taig into a very small bench grinder, useful for minor sharpening of toolbits and drills. It is imperative to cover every surface of the lathe when using this accessory, as grit will ruin any lathe quickly. It would be better to buy a stand alone grinder, if you have the money and space.

1122

Grinding wheels and adapter for use with 1120

1130

This blank arbor is tapped 8-32 in the center, and provided with a matching washer. It can be machinied to perform a myriad of workholding tasks, and is easily made into a saw, grinding or milling arbor. Made of free machining steel for easy turning

1132

This is similar to 1130, but is untapped, and can be easily machined to make arbors, endmill holders, flycutters, and similar accessories. By mounting this arbor on the headstock drill chucks may be held on the Taig for drilling work mounted on the crosslide or milling attachment, and for using small burs and buffs like a polishing lathe.

1140

1140ER

Has a 3/8" straight shank for chucking in the ER milling machine spindle with a 3/8" collet.

1150

A lever action (quicker than a screw feed) tailstock, which has an integral dead center, and a 3/8-24 thread for drill chucks. The tailstock my be offset for turning tapers, and the adjustment can be used to align the tailstock as well.  Here are three methods of aligning the Taig tailstock

1151

Quickly replacing the ordinary tailstock ram, the live center will work at high speeds without burning (as the dead center may do at high speeds). It is spring loaded so that work may be quickly replaced, and that pressure can be adjusted. It can also be used as a tapping guide.

1152

For making threads on studs and shafts, the die holder aligns the die with the work, so that reasonably concentric threads can be cut by hand. It rides along a shaft which mounts to the tailstock ram.

1159

For mounting motor behind and to the left of the lathe. Also used on the Taig Milling machine. The circumference is 12-1/2"

1160

For mounting motor directly behind the lathe. The circumference is 20" 

1161

Same as 1162, but with smaller hole for motor.

1162

The pulley set comes with two matched pulleys of six steps, providing a speed range between 500-5000 rpm with a 1725 rpm motor. Depending on the motor you use (3/8" or 1/2" shaft) and where you mount the motor, you will need either belt. The pulley sets can be mix and match as well, if you need pulleys for another application, or want a longer belt with set 1161, etc. I have never needed to replace my original belts, but some customers like to have a spare on hand. Generally if the motor is behind the lathe, you want the long belt, and if it is to the left of the lathe, the short belt. Currently the motor Taig ships uses the longer belt for setup. Belt length is important, always specify which one you want.

1170

Having an extra tool post means that you can leave bits shimmed to the perfect height and simply swap toolposts to change tools - a great convenience. Lately Taig has been anodizing these a cornflower blue rather than the yellow shown. 

1171

The easiest way to part work off on the lathe, as the back toolpost creates a more rigid mounting due to the physics of a dovetail slide. Also for production work, one can use both toolposts, turning and parting without stopping the lathe.

1173

An excellent accessory! The all steel tool body mounts a t-section cutoff tool upside down. The slot is cut at an angle so that the tool can be adjusted to be exactly on center. It is used, like the back toolpost, behind the work. Very rigid. Comes with a parting blade, lately Taig supplies it cut in half so that it doesn't foul against the motor on the standard mount.

1190

A simple plate with a bored hole, which mounts to the bed. three brass fingers are adjustable to ride against the work, so that longer pieces can be faced and drilled without deflection.

1200

A slide which mounts on top of the crosslide, that can be set to travel at any angle, for cutting tapers and tapered bores in the workpiece. The toolbit mounts directly on top of the slide with a provided clamp. The compound can slip if heavy cuts are taken, due to the mounting, and a piece of thin typing paper between the compound and crosslide will generally prevent this.This slide can also be used for making custom machines and fixtures.

1210

The radius turning tool will turn ball ends on rods up to 3/4" diameter. It is not that good for much else however, see this article showing its use. In use the workpiece must project 1.375" out from the face of the chuck jaws, to make room for the attachment, this can cause chatter, so light cuts must be taken. With work that can be held in collets this amount is reduced, so for putting ball ends on rods 5/16" and less it is more rigid. It will only do 1/2 balls, not full ball ends, so you can't use it to make ball cranks, ball joints, etc. For these projects, Joe Osborn's excellent tool, or a home made one is recommended. Only buy this if you need to just put half balls on the ends of rods.

1220

This is a vertical slide, similar to the crosslide, for adding a third axis to the Taig (z axis) Work can be mounted on the slide, either with the simple vise blocks, screws or hold downs, and milling and drilling operations performed on it, using the headstock to drive the tool. The milling attachment can be adapted to most smaller lathes and used for custom work.

1221

The Chuck adapter is a dummy Taig spindle nose that mounts on a Taig t-slot, so that if you have work mounted in the four jaw, you can then mount the four jaw on the milling slide and use an end mill in the headstock to mill a slot in it. You can also use it mounted on the faceplate as an eccentric chuck, although only at the slowest speed with small workpieces, and counterbalance weights opposing the eccentricity. You can also mount a drill in the dummy spindle nose, and use the carriage to move the drill (after centering it with the vertical and crosslide adjustments) allowing drill feed of any length (need to drill 6" deep holes, even my drill press won't do it).There are a thousand situations where the chucks can be used as bench vises, in engraving etc.

1224

The flycutter is a single point tool which sweeps a broad arc and mills surfaces flat with a fine finish.

1224ER

Imported, has a 3/8" shank for use in the ER spindle with a 3/8" collet.

1225

The Milling Vise is a nice little vise that fits on the milling slide (or any other Taig t-slot)

2225

Same as 1225 but with large ball crank for turning handle. Will get in the way when used with the milling attachment, mainly intended for the Taig Milling machine.

1230

These are small double ended endmills which can be held with the collet set, and used with the milling attachment

1230A

1230B

1230C

1230D

1230E

1250

The riser blocks raise the center up one inch, providing a greater turning radius. These are not to be used for heavy work, but perform well making wheels, gear blanks and similar forms. they can also be modified to make accessories which clamp to the bed, or to mount the headstock to other machines.

1251

Can also be used on the mill to get an extra inch of swing.

1300

This is the book which the South Bend lathe factory used to ship with their lathes. Although not specifically for the Taig, a good book about the basics of lathe work. This book can also be bought from Lindsay's books.

1310

This is a thin wrench that you can use to tighten chucks onto the lathe and mill. You will need two when using the ER16 collet system on the milling machine or with the lathe adapter.

2010

A nice beefy aluminum tooling plate, thick enough to be resurfaced, lots of tapped holes. Comes with mounting hardware and extra 10-32 screws. Holes are tapped 1/2" deep. Useful for milling flat parts and as a base for fixtures and jigs.

2035ER

A simple boring head, comes with two carbide import boring bars.

2018ER

2019ER

-MU

2018CR-ER

2019CR-ER

5019CR-ER

2018CNC

2019CNC

5019CNC

ERSpecial2

HND-CR

Rotary Table

Spindle Relay

USB Module

UC100 is currently being supplied by Taig. See here for mfg. website. 

You need to be comfortable turning off various power options in Windows for the USB port you are using.
Easy to install otherwise following mfg directions & Mach3 plugin.

200-00ER

200-03ERCT

1164

2018-XY Stage

2019-XY Stage

2018CR-XY Stage

2019CR-XY Stage

5019CR-XY Stage

5019CR-Retrofit

TAIGTurn 3019CR

TAIGturn 3019 DSLS

300-00

1-1/4" hex for the chuck to screw up against. 22mm x 1.5mm thread. (The mill ER headstock (#200-00) has a 1" hex so there is no flat to screw up against)

300-04

When ordering the ER lathe headstock version of the lathes, you will need one of these and one of the 1310 wrenches. It looks odd, the pins straddle the spindle hex and the flat plate rests on the top or side of the headstock. 

300-75

300-76

300-77

300-78