Mounting Tools (HAAS Mill)



This page provides a basic tutorial on mounting tools into chucks, collets, and solid (set screw) holders for the HAAS mill. For all types of tool holders covered here, the take-down procedures are the reverse of the setup steps.

Chuck Holder
Chuck holders for the HAAS mill work just like the chuck on a drill press. Use them to mount drill bits, countersinks, and other vertically-cutting tools with shanks that are not sized to fit a standard collet.

Collet
Collets can be used to hold a variety of drilling and cutting tools. Use them with tools that have standard-diameter, round shanks.

Solid (Set Screw) Holder
Solid holders use a set screw that engages with a notch in the shank of the tool. Use these holders only for tools that are keyed in this manner.