Which Fuel drills can I swap to a Rohm 1/2"-20 chuck? I felt the chucks of the ones in home depot and I wasn't impressed so I would like the option to upgrade at a later date. I don't think I need a hammer drill, I'd rather have a drill with less run out than the hammer function.
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel drills compatible with 1/2"-20 chuck
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kctyphoon
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I didn't read the entire thing, but I know guys have replaced the Milwaukee chuck.. this might help.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276004&showall=1
This was for the older Gen1 fuel drill.. I'd imagine they would be the type. I'm sure someone can confirm.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276004&showall=1
This was for the older Gen1 fuel drill.. I'd imagine they would be the type. I'm sure someone can confirm.
I could use a little clarification here. There seem to be 2 Rohm 1/2-20 chucks that people are using on their fuels, according to Amazon reviews. One is a single sleeve and one is a double sleeve at almost twice the price. I thought single sleeve was for drills where the shaft locks when not turning and the double sleeve was for those drills with non locking shafts. Both will work on a locking shaft drill but does it serve any point putting a double sleeve on a locking shaft? Thanks for any info.
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That too. The part number given above was for the double sleeve. It would not be my first choice for a locking shaft drill. I hope everyone is aware of the difference.I believe the single sleeve that I used is better in a locking drill's application because you can get a better grip on the wider surface of the single sleeve.
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That too. The part number given above was for the double sleeve. It would not be my first choice for a locking shaft drill. I hope everyone is aware of the difference.
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No that part number is a single sleeve, I ordered it from Amazon and it is a single. I even checked the Rohm catalog
http://www.ecatalog.rohm-products.com/keyless-drill-chuck-extra-rv-27
For the 2704 comment, Rohm made a 9/16" chuck 1325031. 9/16" isn't nearly as common as 1/2" so expect it to cost more and harder to find. I don't know how to order that chuck I've only seen an old GJ FS post where someone was selling one.
kctyphoon
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Maybe this is a dumb question, but wouldn't Rohm know if they were contacted? Does it have to be Rohm instead of a Jacobs?
The reason is that it is totally non- standard. Chucks up to 3/8 capacity use 3/8-24. 1/2 inch chucks use 1/2-20, with a few exceptions that use 3/8-24 but those are all keyed chucks. 5/8 inch chucks often use 5/8-16 thread. All that comes up with a 9/16 thread search is Milwaukee. If I had doubts about a critical component, like a chuck and knew I had no other options, I would think twice. I suppose you are locked into their battery system. Maybe you can find another 2604 and pop a Rhom on it.I'm finding it hard to locate a 1/2 chuck with a 9/16 unf mount. I've got a 2604 probably near the end of it's life. I'll be getting a 2704 soon and I'd like to get a good replacement chuck for it if anybody has a model number
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I stand corrected. There is another GJ thread that says Rhom just came out with a replacement for the gen2 Milwaukee with a 9/16 thread. The OP said he had to special order it. Call Rohm.The reason is that it is totally non- standard. Chucks up to 3/8 capacity use 3/8-24. 1/2 inch chucks use 1/2-20, with a few exceptions that use 3/8-24 but those are all keyed chucks. 5/8 inch chucks often use 5/8-16 thread. All that comes up with a 9/16 thread search is Milwaukee. If I had doubts about a critical component, like a chuck and knew I had no other options, I would think twice. I suppose you are locked into their battery system. Maybe you can find another 2604 and pop a Rhom on it.
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Ign
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From my research
2603 and 2604 are 1/2"-20
2703 and 2704 are 9/16"-18
I'd like to know what 2701 and 2702 drills are.
Me too.
And what about the 2403/2404 and now 2nd gen M12 2503/2504?
(oh and revival)
Ign
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Ok I just put a Rohm 6632316 on my 2504 2nd gen M12 drill.
The one bummer is that it's much longer than the stock chuck, but it's still a touch shorter than a stock 2407 3/8
The one bummer is that it's much longer than the stock chuck, but it's still a touch shorter than a stock 2407 3/8
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Ign
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And a 2701 compact brushless is also 1/2-20 and looks oh so **** w a Rohm 5532311 as well!
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Blue_Streak
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From my research
2603 and 2604 are 1/2"-20
2703 and 2704 are 9/16"-18
I'd like to know what 2701 and 2702 drills are.
I have a 2702 and have installed a Rohm 893352. 1/2"-20. The drill is back to happily making me money.
MrSurly
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For the unfamiliar: What is the huge appeal of the Rohm chuck? I'm not familiar with them, obviously. I've swapped (keyed) Jacobs chucks in various tools over the years for the usual reasons. Is the exposed hex on the Rohm a selling point?
Ign
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For the unfamiliar: What is the huge appeal of the Rohm chuck? I'm not familiar with them, obviously. I've swapped (keyed) Jacobs chucks in various tools over the years for the usual reasons. Is the exposed hex on the Rohm a selling point?
Just quality German engineering I'd say. Same as I prefer Albrecht for my mill even though Jacobs has offerings, too
I will say you can really crank down on the Rohms, ratcheting them super tight. Maybe Jacobs is the same, I wouldn't know. And once cinched they still back off w relative ease by hand.
I sourced a Rohm 1/2" in 3/8-24 for my 2407, too, and now my 2407 has moved way up the list of my favorites in the shop.... although more so just 'cause the Rohm is so nice, I'm still not really using the increased capacity from 3/8 to 1/2...I just don't see a reason to be limited to 3/8 shank tooling. I had to source this chuck from Amazon UK and it cost nearly $50 but I don't regret the purchase one bit. I use my 2407 daily at the mill for deburring.
gtsgarage
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Just picked up a 2503 1/2” drill. How hard is it to swap the chuck?
Ign
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Just picked up a 2503 1/2” drill. How hard is it to swap the chuck?
It's stupid easy. Just know the retaining screw is LH thread. I prefer to use an impact driver in forward, much less chance of boogering the Phillips head.
Then clamp down on a hex key, put the right angle of the hex key between vise jaws, put drill in reverse and let 'er rip. If stubborn don't clamp the hex key tight; allow a gap on the jaws so the hex key can "slam" into a jaw, effectively allowing an "impact" effect.
There's a million other ways to do it (some prefer hammering the hex key on a bench).
For EXTREMELY stubborn ones I've put a hex socket on an impact wrench, chucked up on that, run the drill in reverse and the impact the other way; don't do it for long or you *could* burn the drill up but it shouldn't take more than a couple impacts.
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Just buy the drill, remove the chuck and take a look at the thread size. As said it'll most likely be 1/2"-20 or 3/8"-24 then you will know what chuck to get. The Rohms are decent as are the Jacobs but some of the new price range Jacobs are China made (still ok chucks). But then again you can spend as much or little as you like on a chuck some ball bearing chucks are $500+. I'll say this though to improve on the Milwaukee chuck you only need to spend less than $10! The chucks Milwaukee give you are produced for well under 50cents.
Ign
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The 2nd gen and later Fuels are 9/16-18 -- which while I'm always in favor of bigger/stronger is kinda dumb 'cause it's just not an industry standard and I'm not sure anyone is snapping 1/2-20 spindles.
That said I've held off on replacing the chuck on my 2804 (Rohm started making a 9/16-18 just because of Milwaukee, mostly 2703s and 2704s) because it seems much improved from previous Milwaukee offerings. But I don't have enough quality time w my 2804 to stand behind this THEORY as of yet
That said I've held off on replacing the chuck on my 2804 (Rohm started making a 9/16-18 just because of Milwaukee, mostly 2703s and 2704s) because it seems much improved from previous Milwaukee offerings. But I don't have enough quality time w my 2804 to stand behind this THEORY as of yet
I could use a little clarification here. There seem to be 2 Rohm 1/2-20 chucks that people are using on their fuels, according to Amazon reviews. One is a single sleeve and one is a double sleeve at almost twice the price. I thought single sleeve was for drills where the shaft locks when not turning and the double sleeve was for those drills with non locking shafts. Both will work on a locking shaft drill but does it serve any point putting a double sleeve on a locking shaft? Thanks for any info.
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Hello, a little bit tardy here. The drill chucks with double sleeve come in handy when the hand drilling machine does not have a break built in so when one would try to tighten the drill chuck around the drilling bit the spindle of the machine would rotate. Of course, one could try tightening it while spinning the spindle but it may hurt. Some hand drilling machines have a cover that would go around the bottom of the drill chuck. A double sleeve drill chuck would not make sense to use it here. If you ever need any help please contact them (Rohm USA) at 770-963-8440.
Which Fuel drills can I swap to a Rohm 1/2"-20 chuck? I felt the chucks of the ones in home depot and I wasn't impressed so I would like the option to upgrade at a later date. I don't think I need a hammer drill, I'd rather have a drill with less run out than the hammer function.
Ign
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Honestly I always used whichever was cheapest on Amazon - seems there's always one of the Rohms in Warehouse Deals