rattle_snake's random shop projects v0.1

[PZ 1]

Upgraded the 5/8 chuck on my drill press to a keyless type.

How does that work for you? I want to get a new chuck for my press and am a little scared to go with a keyless thinking I might not be happy with it. Does it tighten well enough so that it does not easily slip? What brand and where did you get it? Does the quality seem to be good?

 

[rattle_snake]

The keyless chuck is working out OK. I bought a cheap one on Amazon, 29$

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CB3B88C4?tag=atomicindus08-20

Yes it will tighten enough and is convenient. The issue is that it can get stuck shut after using it at very high torque, like a 1" twist drill. Can't open it even with channel locks. The key is to run the drill backwards and it pops loose. That is, if your press can run backwards which usually requires a VFD to do so.

 

[rattle_snake]

Got the engine/front suspension cross member cut out. Fun times.
Lots of grime, so can only plasma cut for so long then have to put out the flames. Lots of smoke....

 

[phred]

Been there, done that. It’s amazing how much oily, greasy dirt can accumulate in that crossmember

 

[rattle_snake]

Yes it was a complete disaster when I bought it, mainly from a leaking steering box. I cleaned what I could, but no way to get it all off. Fixed the leaky box and did many rounds of oven cleaner on the external surfaces. Have to pull the beams to do any better.
The worst was behind the steering box reinforcement, an inch thick.

 

[ntsqd]

Been there, done that. It’s amazing how much oily, greasy dirt can accumulate in that crossmember

Or even just between two riveted together pieces of steel.

 

[M.Brane]

Got the engine/front suspension cross member cut out. Fun times.
Lots of grime, so can only plasma cut for so long then have to put out the flames. Lots of smoke....

At least it wasn't rusty.

 

[rattle_snake]

Yup. all the suspension bolts and nuts just came right off after 50 years.