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08-07-2021, 05:25 PM
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.

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08-07-2021, 07:29 PM
Around here it is your local Ace Hardware store.
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08-07-2021, 07:32 PM
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.
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08-08-2021, 08:36 AM
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.
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08-08-2021, 12:46 PM
(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.

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08-09-2021, 09:27 AM
Amazon shows both chucks for that drill press and keys for those chucks.

https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Drill-Chuck...B08CNLHZWB
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08-09-2021, 06:35 PM
Does the key by chance have a marking on it?
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08-10-2021, 07:18 AM
I think it is more important to look for the markings on the chuck.  That can be used for compatibility checking.
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08-07-2021, 08:47 PM
(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.
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08-10-2021, 12:58 PM
(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.


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