source for adapter to use power drill on square shank tapered drill bits
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(02-11-2022, 11:06 AM)rgc Wrote: What about this; https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Socket-...4083&psc=1

I never did find mine, but Menards had a freebee that included one.  I tried it and it would work, but because of the design, it doesn't go into the "universal socket" very far, maybe 1/2".  It would work ok for enlarging a hole, but maybe not very good for making one.

Just had to post my finding.

Thanks again.
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#17
[attachment=41083 Wrote:toolmiser pid='8057214' dateline='1644546746']I had a need today to use a square shank tapered drill bit in my cordless drill.  I have a 18" long 5/8" diameter drill bit  that I wanted to use to enlarge a 3/8" hole in a turning.  I ended up using a brace to turn it, but it would have been much easier with a power drill.  

I was tempted to saw off the square shank, but I don't like to do things like that, and that wouldn't have been reversible.

Has anybody ever seen something like that?  

Thanks

I've got what I think is exactly what you're looking for. 
   

This came out of an old brace. Since "nobody" uses the old style brace anymore, they can quite often be found for not a lot of money, sometimes found in thrift shops or a "Re-store". A grinder can cut through the part of a brace holding the chuck assembly, then cut off the round shaft about an inch or so beyond the base of the threaded part that the chuck itself threads on to.
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(03-06-2022, 06:16 PM)thewalnutguy Wrote: I've got what I think is exactly what you're looking for. 


This came out of an old brace. Since "nobody" uses the old style brace anymore, they can quite often be found for not a lot of money, sometimes found in thrift shops or a "Re-store". A grinder can cut through the part of a brace holding the chuck assembly, then cut off the round shaft about an inch or so beyond the base of the threaded part that the chuck itself threads on to.

I never thought of doing that.  I have a couple that got no interest at my garage sales and would make a donar.  Sometimes it just takes asking the right person the right question.

Thanks again
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(02-11-2022, 11:36 PM)MstrCarpenter Wrote: I've used one of these with some success. ( "these" is an angle grinder) 

(03-06-2022, 06:16 PM)thewalnutguy Wrote: I've got what I think is exactly what you're looking for. 


This came out of an old brace. Since "nobody" uses the old style brace anymore, they can quite often be found for not a lot of money, sometimes found in thrift shops or a "Re-store". A grinder can cut through the part of a brace holding the chuck assembly, then cut off the round shaft about an inch or so beyond the base of the threaded part that the chuck itself threads on to.

I was on the right track; I was just thinking of cutting the wrong tool.
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#20
Brilliant...sometimes we just don't see the forest for the trees...
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