Drill Chuck key

[thunders]

I have a 1/2 capacity drill Chuck on a old drill press and need a Chuck key, the only marking on the Chuck are H2862 ! Any ideas on what key I need ?

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[tool_scrounge]

If you post a picture of the whole chuck and of the drill press (with make and model number) it will be easier to help you with your options.

 

[fatfillup]

First you would want to know the size of the hole and number teeth per inch in the chuck. I would think that would help and you can certainly measure both

 

[nh_yota]

I think they are fairly standard for the most part and vary based on the size of the chuck (1/2" vs. 3/8") so if I were you I would go to the local hardware store and buy a 1/2" chuck key to see if it fits.

 

[Ign]

It’s not as simple as 1/2” or 3/8” when it comes to machine tools.

Their site is making my phone freak out but OP look under the little thumbnail photo of each key; where it says Big Book #1245 (or 1246) CLICK on that. It’ll at least get you going in the right direction
https://www.mscdirect.com/browse/tn...leashes?searchterm=Chuck+key&navid=4287923903

 

[thunders]

Thanks for all your help, I am going to measure the hole size and count the teeth and see what happens.


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[fatfillup]

I think they are fairly standard for the most part and vary based on the size of the chuck (1/2" vs. 3/8") so if I were you I would go to the local hardware store and buy a 1/2" chuck key to see if it fits.

Not even close to standard. Not that I am so smart but I likely have 50 + keys I have gotten out of tool boxes and box lots and there are a lot of variations. Not that some don't kinda work and cross over but to get one that fits right, you need to be exact.

Now there is likely 4 or 5 main ones though.

 

[Tinner]

The easy way to do this would be to pull the chuck off and take it to an industrial supply house. They should be able to help you.

 

[thunders]

It is a Jet model 13 R . I think I will take the Chuck off and go to a tool shop.

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