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RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - Aram - 09-24-2018
(09-24-2018, 05:39 AM)fredhargis Wrote: The LFA comes in a 5/8" version and is the one I bought for my press. In my case it was an upsize, since the OEM was 1/2". What surprised me was the physical size difference to get the extra 1/8" capacity.Big sucker! Is that threaded, or Jacobs?
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - fredhargis - 09-25-2018
JT4, I had to get a new arbor to mount it since the 1/2" one was JT3....the DP is MT2.
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - Aram - 09-25-2018
(09-25-2018, 05:38 AM)fredhargis Wrote: JT4, I had to get a new arbor to mount it since the 1/2" one was JT3....the DP is MT2.
Thank you. I asked because the only ones I saw online were threaded. I'll look again.
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - daddo - 09-25-2018
(09-25-2018, 09:25 PM)Aram Wrote: Thank you. I asked because the only ones I saw online were threaded. I'll look again.
They do make threaded to mt2 arbors for chucks.
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - fredhargis - 09-26-2018
This the specific one I bought, but I see it's only available from 3rd party vendors now (@Amazon). I bought mine in 2013 (according to Amazon) and they sold them direct...I looked the order up, I paid $88.61 at the time (!). The current price isn't nearly as friendly. Also, I see they say it's JT3....I could have sworn I bought a JT4 arbor. Senior moment, I guess.
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - Timberwolf - 09-26-2018
(09-23-2018, 04:12 PM)alanealane Wrote: Jacobs ball bearing keyed "superchuck" you can find them on eBay for much less than new prices. They may need a good cleaning but usually are great for accurate woodworking use. I may have a 5/8 superchuck laying around my shop that could work for you. Not sure of the taper on the arbor. I'll check later today or tomorrow....................
I have one also....none better than a superchuck. Ball bearings make the difference in performance...and price!!!! But they are for a lifetime of service.
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - BloomingtonMike - 10-01-2018
(09-23-2018, 01:51 PM)ez-duzit Wrote: That's precisely why you now need to replace the Chinese chuck.
QFT
That being said Ill buy that chuck key from you if you sell it. I too own a SC 17 DP.
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - Aram - 10-01-2018
(10-01-2018, 12:53 PM)BloomingtonMike Wrote: QFT
That being said Ill buy that chuck key from you if you sell it. I too own a SC 17 DP.
I'm going to try cleaning the one I have before I give up an pop for a replacement. If I go that route, I would be happy to just give it to you for the cost of shipping.... except it's broken.
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - BloomingtonMike - 10-01-2018
The chuck key is what i need most.
Albrecht makes nice chucks too.
RE: Tight jaws on drill press chuck - alanealane - 10-02-2018
I finally found my 5/8" Jacobs Superchuck (model "No. 16") with mt2 arbor in my toolbox at work. Smooth action. It's a beast! But I don't have a use for it. Comes with a K4 safety chuck key that is spring loaded and won't accidentally stay in the chuck. Let me know if you're interested Aram
