Ferm Pillar Drill - where can I get a new chuck key?

[kingcod]

I picked up a Ferm pillar drill at a sale but its lacking a key to unlock the chuck. I had hoped a standard 16mm key would suffice but this chuck is a monster size.

Any idea where I can locate a key? My web searches have been futile.

The drill is a Ferm FTB-16/500 and the chuck has "16mm B16 HARVEST" stamped on it.

 

[Digit]

Any decent tool shed should be able to supply that Kc but it would be advisable to take the chuck along as well.

Roy.

 

[motownmartin]

I would imagine its a 1/2" chuck, Screwfix have them for £1.39

 

[JohnBrown]

I have exactly the same problem, kingcod, same drill, no key, except I used to have one until I moved house. So I'd be interested to know if you ever managed to find a chuck key.
I now have 3 that won't fit as a result of speculative ebaying!

 

[kingcod]

Sorry to hear about your trobles ..and my answer won't help I'm afraid - after two abortive purchases I got one off my uncle who tends to collect such things. Its a big chuck key with a diameter of 22 mm and he assures me its not that uncommon.

 

[Darwould]

I have the same Harvest Chuck. It is metric. I have just ordered an 8 mm pilot hole by 21 mm diameter gear key on Ebay from Hong Kong, and will see if this one works!... takes a while to get here, tho.

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Sort of intermittent thread this

Regards Mick

 

[John Brown]

I found mine a couple of years back.

 

[yorkshirepoppy]

Guys im in same boet now
Pillar drill that was my Grandads but no chuck keywhat size do i need please?

 

[bourbon]

Guys im in same boet now
Pillar drill that was my Grandads but no chuck keywhat size do i need please?

Have you got anymore info on said drill? a photo might help

 

[Robbo3]

There are plenty of variations of chucks & their keys. Try the attached chart.