# 2UVR Tree Mill with power feeds

**URL:** <https://fireball.discourse.group/t/2uvr-tree-mill-with-power-feeds/1598>\
**Category:** Big Machinery\
**Created:** [December 1, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/2uvr-tree-mill-with-power-feeds/1598 "2023-12-01T18:04:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jesse\_Ossenheimer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/jesse_ossenheimer/32/1087_2.png) [@Jesse\_Ossenheimer](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Jesse_Ossenheimer)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/2uvr-tree-mill-with-power-feeds/1598/1 "2023-12-01T18:04:16Z")

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I recently acquired a 2uvr Tree mill and I only have a handful of Z collets. Is there a way to convert to a more standard collet style? Thanks in advanced

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**Author:** ![LarryFahnoe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/larryfahnoe/32/67_2.png) [@LarryFahnoe](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/LarryFahnoe)\
**Post date:** [December 1, 2023, 7:06pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/2uvr-tree-mill-with-power-feeds/1598/2 "2023-12-01T19:06:07Z")

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Don’t know if it is possible to convert the spindle nose to accept a different collet, but would suggest you ask that question at the [Practical Machinist](https://www.practicalmachinist.com/forum/). Even if possible, modifying a spindle nose would seem to me a pretty serious endeavor & require a fair bit of precision to wind up with a worthwhile machine. The Z collets are still available [https://www.universaldevlieg.com/shop/category/111-3-4-capacity-double-taper-collets](https://www.universaldevlieg.com/shop/category/111-3-4-capacity-double-taper-collets)

–Larry

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**Author:** ![Rambozo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex036/user_avatar/fireball.discourse.group/rambozo/32/2202_2.png) [@Rambozo](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/Rambozo)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 4:55am UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/2uvr-tree-mill-with-power-feeds/1598/3 "2023-12-03T04:55:45Z")

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Another option would just be a straight shank collet chuck.

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**Author:** ![wavok](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@wavok](https://fireball.discourse.group/u/wavok)\
**Post date:** [December 3, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://fireball.discourse.group/t/2uvr-tree-mill-with-power-feeds/1598/4 "2023-12-03T15:53:07Z")

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I’ve seen people use a 3/4" collet and [holders like this](https://tormach.com/tts-cnc-operator-set-with-tool-assist-32284.html) both for flexibility and repeatable tool measurements.