How To Change Chuck On Drill Press

how to change chuck on drill press

Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts

Mount a 1/4"-diameter socket to the side of your workbench to make changing bits quicker.

I purchased a mini chuck that features a 1/4"-diameter hex shank to hold small drill bits securely. The instructions suggest clamping the shank of the chuck in a vise while you hand-tighten the bits in the chuck.
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To speed up bit changes, I drilled a hole large enough to accommodate a 1/4"-diameter socket in my workbench near the drill press and used cyanoacrylate (CA) glue to lock the socket into the hole. Now, I slide the shank of the chuck into the socket to change bits quickly.

Stephen Dickinson

Tuscon, Ariz.

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