Thanks for the response.

No, if you want the basic 8" chuck, you need to pay $1700 for the option, otherwise your machine arrives with a naked spindle nose. I like that they give you the option. Why spend an additional $1700 on a cuck you might not want. Thanks for the recommendation on the Set-Tru Bison / TMX.

Have you ever regretted not having the TL-2? I'm torn about having the larger 48" instead of 30" of Z-travel / distance-between-centers. It's only an additional $3k. However, I'm concerned about losing some of the accuracy on the Z axis and the greater distance between control panel and chuck slowing me down when setting up for a job.

12" Chuck! Does your machine have the upgraded A2-6 spindle? That's a $5k upgrade!