Sean Garland asks:
>
>My father would like to use larger bits in his 3/8" drill but needs a
>larger chuck opening.
>Does anyone make a 1/2" chuck that will fit a 3/8" drills mounting
>threads?
Jacobs among others. But can't he just locate bits with cut down shanks?
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"Sean Garland" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> My father would like to use larger bits in his 3/8" drill but needs a
> larger chuck opening.
> Does anyone make a 1/2" chuck that will fit a 3/8" drills mounting
> threads?
Chucks are available, check McMaster Carr or Grainger.
Often you can buy bits with the shank turned down to 3/8". If not, do you
know anyone with a metal turning lathe? Takes but a few minutes to turn it
down.
Ed
"Sean Garland" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> My father would like to use larger bits in his 3/8" drill but needs a
> larger chuck opening.
> Does anyone make a 1/2" chuck that will fit a 3/8" drills mounting
> threads?
We sell a lot of 1/2" keyless chucks (Mostly Makita (Jacobs)) that have the
standard tread for the 3/8" drills spindles, They provide the larger
capacity but you have to remember the spindle is small & easy to snap if you
use the drill under extreme 1/2" capacities.
After all a drill is only as good as its spindle & gear strength when it
comes to heavy work.
For about $35 Canadian or $28US most our customers are very pleased with the
upgraded chucks.
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On Mon, 03 Nov 2003 20:09:41 GMT, Edwin Pawlowski <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> "Sean Garland" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> My father would like to use larger bits in his 3/8" drill but needs a
>> larger chuck opening.
>> Does anyone make a 1/2" chuck that will fit a 3/8" drills mounting
>> threads?
>
>
> Chucks are available, check McMaster Carr or Grainger.
>
> Often you can buy bits with the shank turned down to 3/8". If not, do you
> know anyone with a metal turning lathe? Takes but a few minutes to turn it
> down.
> Ed
>
>
Around here (Northern NJ) even Sears carries turned-down shanks in drill
bits up to 1/2". Make sure the drill you're using has enough chutzpeh
to drill that size hole in the material in question.
If you're talking wood, consider spade bits as a better alternative for
fast hobbing.
If you're talking metal, consider whether or not you might be better
served by buying or renting a beefier drill.
It's possible to burn up a small drill by using a bit that's too large
for the motor. DAMHIKT.