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Drill press chuck key - MT Woodworker - 08-07-2021

Anyone know of a a good source for a chuck key?

I have a mid 70’s Duracraft, chuck key is worn.  The chuck keys for my corded 1/2 inch drills are too small.

Thanks


RE: Drill press chuck key - 6270_Productions - 08-07-2021

Around here it is your local Ace Hardware store.


RE: Drill press chuck key - museumguy - 08-07-2021

Look for some info on the chuck. Maybe it says "Jacobs" or something similar. Also, if it has a size listed, that could help. You can't always go by the name and model number of the drill press. I replaced a chuck on my Grizzly with a different brand chck.


RE: Drill press chuck key - 6270_Productions - 08-07-2021

(08-07-2021, 08:04 PM)MT Woodworker Wrote: Thank you
I will look on the chuck and chuck key for any markings I will also check Ace Hardware
Thanks again

Take your old key with you to the hardware store.  Mine has about a kabillion of them on the board.  You will have to match yours to the ones they have.  Most likely they will have your key . . . at least they have the one I am looking for - every single time.


RE: Drill press chuck key - museumguy - 08-08-2021

If you can find any markings, let us know. For some reason, I have several extra chuck keys. I have given them away over the years to those in need. I don't need them.


RE: Drill press chuck key - Aram - 08-08-2021

(08-07-2021, 05:25 PM)MT Woodworker Wrote: Anyone know of a a good source for a chuck key?

I have a mid 70’s Duracraft, chuck key is worn.  The chuck keys for my corded 1/2 inch drills are too small.

Thanks

eBay


RE: Drill press chuck key - Cooler - 08-09-2021

Amazon shows both chucks for that drill press and keys for those chucks.

https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Drill-Chuck-Duracraft-DP500/dp/B08CNLHZWB


RE: Drill press chuck key - museumguy - 08-09-2021

Does the key by chance have a marking on it?


RE: Drill press chuck key - Cooler - 08-10-2021

I think it is more important to look for the markings on the chuck.  That can be used for compatibility checking.


RE: Drill press chuck key - 6270_Productions - 08-10-2021

(08-10-2021, 10:12 AM)MT Woodworker Wrote: Jacobs K-3 chuck key 
$8 at the local Ace hardware store.

Thanks again for all the help.


Winkgrin