Drill chucks

[469 runner]

I have a 3/8" electric drill. I need to drill some larger holes than the 3/8" chuck can hold. Can a 1/2' drill chuck be used in place of the 3/8" ?

 

[The Cobbler]

yes, if you can get one that has the same thread size for the arbor.
or
you can get a 1/2" reduced shank drill bit that will fit the 3/8 chuck

https://www.google.ca/search?q=1/2+...UIESgB&biw=1662&bih=890#imgrc=SNyEEyOcRCqqeM:

 

[Bigblockyeti]

Probably, you first need to remove the chuck and find a larger capacity chuck with the same threads as the drill spindle.

 

[469 runner]

Got the original chuck off. It has 3/8"-24 threads I think.

 

[The Cobbler]

cool. buy yourself a 3/824 1/2" chuck

 

[Dumber than lumber]

Doesn't someone make an up-chucker? Or is that something else?

 

[exmaxima1]

Used corded drills are so cheap it is less costly to just buy a bigger drill than a new chuck.

 

[bugnut]

I solved this by getting the milwaukee set with hex shanks that contains drills upto 1/2 inch

Model # 48-89-4631

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...m-Drill-Bit-Set-23-Piece-48-89-4631/205879024

 

[fasteddie]

Used corded drills are so cheap it is less costly to just buy a bigger drill than a new chuck.

Agreed, even new corded 1/2" hammer drills can be had for $40. Not big name brands but will have more torque than a 3/8.

 

[jgromada]

I agree with the comment about just getting a larger chuck size drill with a cord. They are so cheap these days why bother?

It sure would be easier than buying special bits or changing out a chuck on a drill.