Washdown Hose Holster for Milling Machine

This thing is a Washdown Hose Holster for a milling machine. I created this for a Haas TM1p but it should work for about any machine. The earlier TM1's are not equipped with a washdown hose. The Haas hose kit with nozzle and holster retails for $145 (no Y-fitting). The kit with the Y-fitting but no holster is $95. The DIY version is a little cheaper.

Note: This is not a replacement for the Haas hose holster. It has a different hole pattern. The Haas version is steel and should never break if you have one.

I attached the holster to the side of the enclosure with (4) #8 machine screws and nyloc nuts. Sheet metal screws could be used but I didn't want the sharp ends poking out inside the enclosure.

I printed the holster with 4 perimeter walls so it would print solid. That number may vary depending on your printer.

In addition to the holster and mounting screws you will need:

(1) [Y-Fitting] (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bon-Tool-Brass-Hose-Bib-Y-Connector-84-313/304286509) $12.79 I used this one. It is the one I found on the shelf.

I guess I should have used this one: $8.46 I did not see this one.

(1) Hose $10.78

(2) Hose end female $11.30

(1) [Hose male to male adapter] (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-MHT-Lead-Free-Brass-Garden-Hose-Adapter-Fitting-801679/300095972) $5.18

(2) Hose clamps

(1) Hose nozzle: Just pick one that fits into the holster

If I was to do this over I would probably use one of these [coiling hoses]( instead of making the hose.

Here the [Haas Washdown Kit installation guide[(https://www.haascnc.com/service/troubleshooting-and-how-to/how-to/next-generation-control--wips-complete-probe-calibration11.html). Note that this guide is for a mill with the hose fitting provided. I had to add the Y-fitting. Also as noted the hole pattern is different.

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