Need a Jacobs Drill chuck??

[johninct]

I need a 3/8" Jacobs drill chuck but do not know which one to get. It is going on a 3/8"-24 threaded shaft. I want USA. I do not know which model to get or what the differences are: 2BA3/8, 41BA3/8 or U4G61. Thanks!

 

[mikegt4]

I need a 3/8" Jacobs drill chuck but do not know which one to get. It is going on a 3/8"-24 threaded shaft. I want USA. I do not know which model to get or what the differences are: 2BA3/8, 41BA3/8 or U4G61. Thanks!

Jacobs has been outsourced to China for several years with the expected quality reduction.

http://www.hobby-machinist.com/threads/new-jacobs-super-chucks.26084/

 

[jrobb316]

I bought a Jacobs a few years ago and surprised it was Chinese. Oh well, next time I'll search elsewhere. They are part of the apex syndicate If I recall.

 

[ZRX61]

I always find a bunch of them at swapmeets. probably got a dozen or more US made, but all 1/2-3/4in. usually pay $5 each for them

 

[thebeekeeper1]

I have several. I can check this weekend and see if they are 3/8-24.

 

[pcmeiners]

Check out Ebay, plenty of them, matter of price.

http://www.jacobschuck.com/keyed-chucks/mount/3/8-24/sort-by/price/sort-direction/desc

For USA manufactured, the chucks are stamped embossed, the Chinese **** is laser etched. No "super chucks" are available for this size.

 

[johninct]

What is the difference between a Jacobs 2BA3/8 and 41BA3/8? How about an older NOS Black and Decker chuck? The reason I ask is because I want to put it on a 1970's Black and Decker drill that I got going last week. The original 3/8" chuck broke in the 1970's and my father put a 1/4" on. I was thinking to go back to what was original but if that chuck isn't good choice, go to a USA Jacobs.