[Noisebridge-discuss] Drill Press (keyless chuck)

[John Magolske]

Update: a generous Noisebridge participant has taken the lead on
ordering a new drill press chuck, it should be arriving in the next
week or so. I'll install it when it gets in.

John

* John Magolske <listmail at b79.net> [120716 14:59]:
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I finally got around to looking into the drill press chuck issue. As
> far as I can tell, the best option at this point would be to replace
> the chuck -- the damage to its internal taper is not easy to fix, and
> this is an opportunity to install a keyless chuck (more convenient and
> safer, no accidentally leaving a chuck key in when spinning up).
> 
> Keyless chucks can be had for around $78 - $300 depending on the
> desired precision and quality. I think we can find something
> reasonable for under $100. I'm kinda not wanting to spend that right
> now, but if anyone else is interested in chipping in I'm willing
> to throw $20 towards the purchase of a new chuck. If you'd like to
> participate in this stage of drill press renewal, please respond
> either on list or to me personally. If there's interest, I could stop
> by the meeting tomorrow to coordinate funding & purchase.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John


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