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Oneway Stronghold Chuck Key Upgrade - Rich's Woodcraft - 03-04-2016
Since buying my Oneway 1640 almost a couple of years ago, I have been frustrated by the chuck key for the Stronghold chucks I bought at the same time. These chucks are incredibly strong and I have 6 of them with all different jaw sizes and types, they are excellent.
I have been quite disappointed however with the chuck key they supply which is pretty frustrating, especially for me. The cross piece is a sliding piece of steel with red plastic nubbies which slide over the end to keep it from sliding out - well, it still slides out. Often when I am holding a project on with one hand and trying to tighten the chuck with the other. I needed an upgrade. My machinist buddy used the existing steel rod as a core and turned two brass halves and used an arbor press to assemble them. This is very comfortable and very strong, a huge upgrade.
Re: Oneway Stronghold Chuck Key Upgrade - Shop Dad - 03-04-2016
Love that. I have thought about doing something like that for a knock out bar.
Re: Oneway Stronghold Chuck Key Upgrade - chips ahoy - 03-04-2016
Rich
I had the same problem with my Talon chuck. Scuffed up the ends with 80 grit and glued the rubber thingies on with CA. Has worked well so far. I like your idea better. But don't have a machinist buddy.
Mel
Re: Oneway Stronghold Chuck Key Upgrade - MichaelMouse - 03-05-2016
chips ahoy said:
Rich
I had the same problem with my Talon chuck. Scuffed up the ends with 80 grit and glued the rubber thingies on with CA. Has worked well so far. I like your idea better. But don't have a machinist buddy.
Mel
Got a tap? That and some nylocks work, as does dipping in the stuff they use for plier handles.
Re: Oneway Stronghold Chuck Key Upgrade - Souperchicken - 03-06-2016
Very cool-- I imagine the same thing would work with wood instead of brass. Some rosewood or something would be sweet; just make them with a loose fit and epoxy them on.
Re: Oneway Stronghold Chuck Key Upgrade - AnthonyYak - 03-07-2016
You can't slide the bar to one side so you lose leverage.
Re: Oneway Stronghold Chuck Key Upgrade - theeviltwinn - 03-07-2016
Yea but it more than makes up for it in the cool factor.
Twinn