Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-4, страница 8

The Key To Success?

After reading your Today's Shop article ["Drill Presses Designed for Woodworking ... Finally!"] in the February 2008 issue, which mentioned merits of keyless chucks, I wanted to express my experience with this type of drill chuck.

During the past several years, I've purchased a 12" bench drill press and a 1/2", 19.2-volt hammer drill. Both tools came with "keyless chucks." It is very difficult to keep the chucks from losing their grip on the bits, especially larger bits when cutting metal or concrete.

Our reader questions whether keyless chucks are always the way to go, or is there a benefit to keys?

I have contacted the manufacturer about a replacement "keyed chuck," but was informed that none is available! As a "senior woodworker," I can honestly say that I have never lost a chuck key and see no advantage to the "keyless chuck" for the larger drills and drill presses. It is one of those ideas that should not be applied for all conditions!

Thanks, however, for your many great articles and projects.

Howard Howe Palmetto, Florida ^

Safety First: Learning how to operate power and hand tools is essential for developing safe woodworking practices. For purposes of clarity, necessary guards have been removed from equipment shown in our magazine. We in no way recommend using this equipment without safety guards and urge readers to strictly follow manufacturers' instructions and safety precautions.

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