does anyone know how to take this dang chuck off??

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I love this drill press but the chuck is shot, at least for anything smaller than 1/4". and the chuck key holes have had it. I have to use a pair of channel locks to tighten it. I can't figure it out, its a really old Rockwell Delta that I got for free and really want to save it.and where do I get a new one??Last edited by kenklingerman; 04-26-2010 at 09:37 PM.HH187Hobart 500i plasma cutterClark 4.5" GrinderDewalt 14" chop saw30 gallom 1.6 hp compressor10 gallon pressure pot sand blasterlots of hand tools
Reply:Did you check for:A long draw bolt accessed through the spindle's top?A vertical screw accessed through the chuck's open jaws.Threaded chuck?Plain old taper that needs to be wedged apart?Good LuckLast edited by denrep; 04-26-2010 at 09:51 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepDid you check for:A long draw bolt accessed through the spindle's top?A vertical screw accessed through the chuck's open jaws.Threaded chuck?Plain old taper that needs to be wedged apart?Good Luck
Reply:Can you find a model number for the press? If so, try contacting the company. If I had nothing more to go on, I would assume a tapered spindle and would make a tapered "U" shaped wedge, case harden the sides, install it snugly, then heat the chuck carefully with a torch, and tap the wedge decently. Have some cloth or cardboard underneath the stop the chuck's fall.I believe the current address for the company is:  http://www.deltaportercable.com/
Reply:is there a part number on the chuck? and who manufactures it. With that it would be easy to know if it is a threaded or taper chuck.Synchowave 180SD  Bernard 3500SS water coolerMillermatic 200Parker Plasma Tec 40dvOperating Engineers Local 12
Reply:Originally Posted by Oldiron2Can you find a model number for the press? If so, try contacting the company. If I had nothing more to go on, I would assume a tapered spindle and would make a tapered "U" shaped wedge, case harden the sides, install it snugly, then heat the chuck carefully with a torch, and tap the wedge decently. Have some cloth or cardboard underneath the stop the chuck's fall.I believe the current address for the company is:  http://www.deltaportercable.com/
Reply:Reversed threads?
Reply:Originally Posted by OxideReversed threads?
Reply:Penetrating oil?
Reply:On a lot of drill presses you have to run the quill down quite a ways before the access slot for the wedge is visible, and you may have to turn the spindle to align the slot with the other slot, then you insert wedge and drive tapered chuck out.Yours shouldn't be any  larger than a MT#2"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Ditto... That machine is not that old (relatively speaking) It's on a "jacobs" taper mandrel, which slides up in the spindle via a morse taper.  Run the spindle all the way down  and look for the slot.  If the slot isn't there add a "little" heat and rap it with a brass hammer while applying pressure down.The best things in life all come on a stick!
Reply:GOT IT, with the knuckle breaker and alot of wd 40, been soaking for days (no source of heat right now). now where is a good place to buy one, I need it tomorrow.Thanks guys!HH187Hobart 500i plasma cutterClark 4.5" GrinderDewalt 14" chop saw30 gallom 1.6 hp compressor10 gallon pressure pot sand blasterlots of hand tools
Reply:So, it was threaded?"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammSo, it was threaded?
Reply:Saturday is tough.You have a Grainger in south bend, and they are likely to have the chuck and arbor you need. You probably won't like the grainger price. The south bend location isn't listed as having saturday hours, but, then again, neither is my local one and they do. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...N=0&sst=subsetYou also have a Fastenal in south bend. They may have the appropriate chuck, and you may like the price better than Grainger.You can also try MSC and McMaster-Carr, but either of them will be shipped, so you would be looking at monday at the earliest.There probably some old-line industrial hardware suppliers in the area, as well, and many of them are a good shot, and are likely to have saturday morning hours.If you try Grainger of Fastenal, call first to be sure that a) they have it in house, and b) that they will sell to you. They may require an account, and may not want to deal with non-commercial customers. I usually buy through work with them (better price.. I just pay work back for personal stuff), but have got around the restriction of commercial and accounts only when needed. MSC and McMaster don't care.Edit: You will want to identify the taper you need (on the mandrel if you are just replacing the chuck, spindle if you are replacing the mandrel as well. I would recommend this, as the mandrels sometimes arn't true, especially after removing the chuck) as the suppliers won't be able to help you. The chuck taper might actually be marked in the chuck (JT33 is common), but you can measure it and look it up on line with a decent caliper and a little care.Last edited by enlpck; 04-30-2010 at 09:54 PM.
Reply:Originally Posted by enlpckSaturday is tough.You have a Grainger in south bend, and they are likely to have the chuck and arbor you need. You probably won't like the grainger price. The south bend location isn't listed as having saturday hours, but, then again, neither is my local one and they do. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...N=0&sst=subsetYou also have a Fastenal in south bend. They may have the appropriate chuck, and you may like the price better than Grainger.You can also try MSC and McMaster-Carr, but either of them will be shipped, so you would be looking at monday at the earliest.There probably some old-line industrial hardware suppliers in the area, as well, and many of them are a good shot, and are likely to have saturday morning hours.If you try Grainger of Fastenal, call first to be sure that a) they have it in house, and b) that they will sell to you. They may require an account, and may not want to deal with non-commercial customers. I usually buy through work with them (better price.. I just pay work back for personal stuff), but have got around the restriction of commercial and accounts only when needed. MSC and McMaster don't care.Edit: You will want to identify the taper you need (on the mandrel if you are just replacing the chuck, spindle if you are replacing the mandrel as well. I would recommend this, as the mandrels sometimes arn't true, especially after removing the chuck) as the suppliers won't be able to help you. The chuck taper might actually be marked in the chuck (JT33 is common), but you can measure it and look it up on line with a decent caliper and a little care.
Reply:You might get lucky with harbor freight. I don't usually consider them for things like this. Too hit-and-miss on the quality. In a pinch, I guess I'd take a shot if the price was right.
Reply:Im also close to hoosier supply, they sell all kinds of tool and machine stuff, and not bad prices, I think that's my best bet, thanksHH187Hobart 500i plasma cutterClark 4.5" GrinderDewalt 14" chop saw30 gallom 1.6 hp compressor10 gallon pressure pot sand blasterlots of hand tools
Reply:Don't short yourself, Jacobs chucks are the only chucks worth buying.
Reply:wow, this is a very common j33 chuck. can't find one locally without going the industrial supply route, that suck$HH187Hobart 500i plasma cutterClark 4.5" GrinderDewalt 14" chop saw30 gallom 1.6 hp compressor10 gallon pressure pot sand blasterlots of hand tools
Reply:Maybe the Jacobs fairy will put one under your pillow on Sunday morning Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammMaybe the Jacobs fairy will put one under your pillow on Sunday morning
Reply:..... Attached Images"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:LOL, Sam, If she shows up with the chuck, I'll be doin' some drilling for sure!HH187Hobart 500i plasma cutterClark 4.5" GrinderDewalt 14" chop saw30 gallom 1.6 hp compressor10 gallon pressure pot sand blasterlots of hand tools
Reply:Originally Posted by 76GMC1500Don't short yourself, Jacobs chucks are the only chucks worth buying.