Jacobs chucks advice

[jppierson]

I am thinking about adding a Jacobs chuck to mamaSanta's shopping list. My Delta 46-460 midi uses a #2 Morse Taper. I would like to hear what you all have to say about which one and where to get? Should "she" opt for a keyless or keyed chuck?

[sniper]

Yes!

Sorry, no help, I know. I've got a key chuck and like it. I've never used a keyless Jacob's chuck but on my drill, I use the motor to turn the chuck in my hand to tighten it. You won't have that on a lathe.

I got mine from Craft Supply

[AHill]

I like my keyless Jacobs chuck. It's much more substantial than the keyed one it replaced. A lot quicker to change out drill bits or Forstner bits. I don't remember which brand it is, but the chuck is a dark gray or black color. Might be the Turner's Select chuck sold by CSUSA.

[Arlin Eastman]

For me a Keyed Chuck since I have seen people use a keyless and the bits slip on them a lot.

I just got the 1/2" one from PSI and it has worked great for years now. I also open up the mouth and put the key into it so I never lose it.

I do now have the 1/4" for small drill bits.

Arlin

[handi]

I also have the PSI 1/2 chuck and it works very well.

Ralph

[MichaelMouse]

Own both, use the keyed on the lathe. I think it's more secure and easily secured than the lightly knurled keyless.
Got it through Woodcraft, I believe. "Golden Goose" brand with an outline of a pelican head etched in it.

[DFJarvie]

I have the keyless one from Woodcraft and it works very well.

[jppierson]

Thanks guys! I added one to the shopping list from wood turner's catalog. Now I just hafta stay out of trouble for the next month.

[dartman]

I have a key less that I use on the lathe.Picked it up from Woodcraft and was not very expensive,30.00 dollars I think.It does speed up bit changes.It tightens easily by hand and has never slipped.Also no key to loose in the chips

[John K Jordan]

I have both for the wood lathes but use the keyless - I haven't used the keyed chuck for years. I have never had it slip when drilling.

BTW, I prefer to use bits with three flats ground where the chuck grips. The higher quality bits are often made like this.

JKJ