Rj33-13l chuck key size and manual?

[section8joe]

I've pickup up a 10in 1/2hp craftsman drill press and the chuck has Rj33-13l stamped onto it. I need to find a chuck key and a manual for the press. Can someone help me out? I can't seem to find a part number on the actual press so I can't search the internet for a manual. The motor has a serial number and a production date of 1989. i have a 3/8 chuck and it works but seems I can't seem to tighten up the chuck very well. The key seems a little too loose.

 

[erty67]

I also have this problem. I read on another form that a K3 key will work, but it does not. anyone know this answer?

 

[zkling]

Do you have the means to accurately measure the pilot hole diameter?

I also have this problem. I read on another form that a K3 key will work, but it does not. anyone know this answer?

What is the exact problem with the K3 key? Too big, too small, teeth not meshing properly, taste funny?

 

[A_Pmech]

Is it a press or a drill press?

I believe K32 is the correct key for a 33 series drill chuck.

 

[oodeftone]

I know this thread is long dead but I'm posting this here for the benefit of any future Googlers who wound up with an RJ33-13L chuck with no key. A Jacob's 30251 1/2" (13mm) key with a 1/4" pilot is what you need. RJ33-13L is an obsolete Wilton chuck. FYI.

 

[Jaja]

Thanks to the only post by "oodeftone" I found a new chuck at lowes for less than $5 to replace a missing chuck key. It was hard to find in the tool world section but they had about 4 sizes in stock.

 

[PacificaVette]

This is a good reference for chuck key sizes:

http://cloudfront.zoro.com/img/zoro_tips/drill_chuck_key_eZtip.pdf

 

[PacificaVette]

Oops---the link didn't insert. How about this?
http://cloudfront.zoro.com/img/zoro_tips/drill_chuck_key_eZtip.pdf

 

[BrakeL8]

I had to bump a years old thread- but just spent an hour trying to find a SELF-EJECTING key for my newly Craigslist acquired 2/3 HP 10" craftsman drill press.

Called Jacobs - they don't make a self ejecting.

Called McMaster and they claim they DO have a compatible key - not manufactured by Jacobs but 3rd party. It's part number 8815A19

Search on their site and under drill chuck keys either scroll or 'command+f' or 'control+f' and input 8815A19

It's K32 compatible and self ejecting - $11.19.

Will be delivered tomorrow so if it works I'll try and confirm here.

Hope this helps someone else w/ this odd chuck.

 

[BrakeL8]

Update- works great and self-ejecting.

Even fits in the factory holding location (stretches the plastic a tad, as i'm not using the thinner handle but the larger part of the shaft before it gets to the gear end.