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Ratcheting Chuck Key, but what for
- Thread starter Flattie
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slipstream67
Member
It's Harbor Freight model 95473. I got one for the bench top drill press I bought at a Habitat Re-Store that didn't have the correct sized key with it. It's worked OK so far for the last year I've used it.
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It's Harbor Freight model 95473. I got one for the bench top drill press I bought at a Habitat Re-Store that didn't have the correct sized key with it. It's worked OK so far for the last year I've used it.
Thanks for the info. I thought it was cool. I geuss not that cool... But a neat idea I guess.
neophyte
Well-known member
Jacobs at one point made something similar. If you're stuck using a keyed chuck the ratcheting type key can speed things up a bit.
I was shocked at how smoothly it works. I do the tighten a bit, spin chuck, tighten a bit, spin chuck and tighten a bit method. Right or wrong that's how I was shown to do it as a kid. With this thing I know I would over tighten the first hole
spongerich
Well-known member
That's nice. I have the "chuck key on a chain" with my drill press and it's a PITA to tighten the chuck because it's always hanging up on the @#$&* chain. One of these days, I'll find a keyless Albrecht like I use on my lathe and mills, but in the mean time, for $5.00 that might be worth a go if it'll fit my chuck.