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02-17-2013 #1
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Drill Press Chuck Key
This is so stupid.
Lost the chuck key for my 30 year Craftsman drill press. The replacement I purchased from Sears doesn't fit.It really sucks using a 1/4" bit and a large flat blade screwdriver to secure a bit in place.
Is there a way to determine the correct size of the key, and a place to source it?Greg Fast
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02-17-2013 #2
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This help?
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02-17-2013 #3
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At school we use one of those retractable key ring things like you see on some peoples belts students have not lost a chuck key yet. Hook the reel to the drill press and then chuck key to the ring with a simple brakeline clamp
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Thought it read Jacobs 633B, but I'm not seeing it on the list.
I had the key tethered to the press,but it was stripped off during a move.Greg Fast
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Greg,
I sell about 10 different keys at the hardware store I work at. I will take a look next time I am there. I also sell jacobs chucks so I could test fit.My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
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Use a drill bit to gauge hole size.
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There are also 4 way universal chuck keys, but they can be hit & miss for fitting just right, but can get you by.
On the retractable keyring, prevention is better than cure if not too late
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