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Drill press chuck key
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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. Thanks 
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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08-07-2021, 08:47 PM
(08-07-2021, 08:04 PM)MT Woodworker Wrote: Thank you 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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Guns are supposed to be dangerous. If yours is not dangerous you need to take it to a gunsmith and have it repaired.
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? eBay
Best,
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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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08-10-2021, 12:58 PM
(08-10-2021, 10:12 AM)MT Woodworker Wrote: Jacobs K-3 chuck key 
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