Drill chuck key size help?

[ajchien]

So I have a new to me craftsman 13" 5 speed drill press and I'm looking for the appropriate drill chuck key.

I've been using a key off of a old makita drill that sort of works, I also have a cheapo 4 way that the gear teeth have been seriously beaten up.

So I'm looking online and they list keys by pilot hole and another 'size'. Well, my pilot hole seems to be 1/4 inch, but where and how do I measure the other "size"? Basically I see keys listed as: 1/4 pilot 3/8. Or 1/4 pilot 1/2. Etc... I've measured the keys I have all over the place and don't see where they came up with 3/8 or 1/2. Help?

 

[CWP1616L]

What's the model number of the drill press?

 

[zkling]

What's the model number of the drill press?

More important, what is the model/style number on the chuck itself?

 

[ajchien]

More important, what is the model/style number on the chuck itself?

The drill press model is 113.213843.

On the chuck it says:

LP 13SC
13mm (1/2") J33.

Does that assist? I'm not sure what the numbers mean, other than its 1/2" capacity

 

[CWP1616L]

Yes, the model number always helps.

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/craftsman-113213843-drill-press-parts-c-158286_159104_159130.html

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/key-chuck-p-965042.html

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/par...arts/Drill-Parts/Model-113213843/0247/0713080

EDIT:

I found you an owners manual download button too:

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/par...ILL+PRESS-manual?pathRender=fromManualTabPage

 

[ajchien]

Thanks. Yet... Are you kidding me? $21 for a chuck key? Ugh.

 

[CWP1616L]

Expensive because all we have to go on is a model number of the drill press. The 2nd one you buy will be cheaper because you'll be able to match yours up with one out in town.

 

[TwoInch]

jacobs K3 #3561. should be able to find it local

 

[TwoInch]

actually, that might not be right.

how about pulling the chuck off and taking it with you and test fit in store?