JP

Jay Pique

03/11/2007 6:18 PM

1/2" bits in a 3/8" chuck?

Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck
so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?

JP
************
<chuckling>


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FF

Ferd Farkel

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

03/11/2007 6:40 PM

On Nov 3, 9:18 pm, Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote:
> Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck
> so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?
>
> JP
> ************
> <chuckling>

For the price of a 1/2" chuck and the trouble installing
it, you could buy a new 1/2" drill.

RC

Robatoy

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

04/11/2007 10:56 AM

On Nov 3, 8:18 pm, Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote:
> Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck
> so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?
>
> JP
> ************
> <chuckling>

You can buy a Makita 9/16" hammer drill, keyless (Makita HP1501K) for
about 69.00 on line.
I got one free with my LS1013 SCMS, (I wouldn't have bought one 'cuz I
already had a 1/2" Milwaukee, but what the hey...it was free.) and now
it is the most used drill in my shop. (The cordless ones seem to
always hide in boxes or bags somewhere.... the cord actually serves as
a locator as well.<G>)
Lots of balls, will run at high speeds and just a nice grip too.

r

JP

Jay Pique

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

04/11/2007 11:50 AM

I've got a 1/2" drill. What I was thinking of doing was using a drill
guide like LV et al sell. But they only have 3/8" chucks on them.
The 3/4" LV brad point bit I have is 1/2" shanked, and that's the one
I'd wanted to use. It's not a big deal, I just used a 3/4" forstner
bit instead.

JP


RC

Robatoy

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

04/11/2007 12:01 PM

On Nov 4, 2:50 pm, Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote:
> I've got a 1/2" drill. What I was thinking of doing was using a drill
> guide like LV et al sell. But they only have 3/8" chucks on them.
> The 3/4" LV brad point bit I have is 1/2" shanked, and that's the one
> I'd wanted to use. It's not a big deal, I just used a 3/4" forstner
> bit instead.
>
> JP

Great! You're all set then. I misuderstood your question.

r

JJ

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

03/11/2007 9:52 PM

Sat, Nov 3, 2007, 6:18pm (EDT-3) [email protected] (Jay=A0Pique) doth
mumble and query:
Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck so
you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?

Probably. Somewhere. I wouldn't buy one, I'd spend my money on a
drill with a 1/2" chuck instead.



JOAT
Viet Nam. Divorce. Cancer. Been there, done that, got over it. Now
where the Hell are my T-shirts?
- JOAT

Dd

"DanG"

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

03/11/2007 8:24 PM

You can remove your 3/8 chuck and buy a 1/2 that fits the same
thread pattern. A good hardware store should have ii.

You could also buy the same 1/2 chuck and install it on a bolt and
saw off the head to chuck in your 3/8. The 3/8 spindle should be
a 3/8-24 thread. The 1/2 spindle should be a 1/2-20. They also
make 1/2 chuck with a 3/8-24 thread.

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"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8"
> chuck
> so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?
>
> JP
> ************
> <chuckling>
>

CE

"C & E"

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

03/11/2007 9:51 PM


"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck
> so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?
>
> JP
> ************
> <chuckling>
>

There are 1/2" drills which are stepped down to fit 3/8" chucks. I've had a
Craftsman set from the mid 70's with just that on the 1/2 drill. Try
www.use-enco.com or www.mcmaster.com for specialty items such as this.

md

mac davis

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

04/11/2007 10:04 AM

On Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:18:03 -0700, Jay Pique <[email protected]> wrote:

>Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck
>so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?
>
>JP
>************
><chuckling>

You KNOW the answer, JP... you're just looking for confirmation..

YES, you should buy a nice 1/2 drill-driver and at least one extra battery and
several accessories....

You're welcome, glad to support a fellow tool junkie..


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

EP

"Edwin Pawlowski"

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

04/11/2007 2:10 AM


"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck
> so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?

Turn down the bits to 3/8" or buy a 1/2" drill.

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to Jay Pique on 03/11/2007 6:18 PM

04/11/2007 6:19 PM


"Jay Pique" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Is there any sort of 1/2" chuck that you can chuck into a 3/8" chuck
> so you can use half inch drill bits with your 3/8" drill?
>
> JP
> ************
> <chuckling>
>

Just buy the bit that will fit. I mount up to 1/2" bits in my 3/8" chuck
all the time. Many bits larger than 3/8" are made with 3/8" shanks.


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