Keyless chuck problems

[dowellturn]

Hope it gets sorted. As I get older I cannot be bothered with lost chuck keys and much prefer the keyless chuck. Yes if both are B16 they should form a strong grip. The Axminster 700405 looks like a quality product (going off the website pic) so hope it can get sorted.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

An answer to lost keys -

 

[CHJ]

A more convenient method for bench equipment, a few scrap magnets from old computer hard disks.

 

[Distinterior]

I'm interested to see how this turns out as I have been meaning to order that chuck & arbour from Axminster for my Startrite pillar drill that I got recently.
It does look like a quality chuck, as someone else said!

 

[Phil Pascoe]

A more convenient method for bench equipment, a few scrap magnets from old computer hard disks.

As easy, certainly - but the merit of mine is that you can't do anything with the tool without unplugging it.

 

[Lons]

Will be interesting to see what they say Matt.
Sounds as if either taper on the chuck or the arbor is out of tolerance. I'd ask them to change both and pre-fit the arbor to the chuck before sending it. At least you can be sure Axminster will get it sorted.

 

[MattRoberts]

Indeed. I'd just rather have avoided the hassle of returning and waiting for a replacement!

Thanks for all the troubleshooting everyone.

 

[MattRoberts]

After speaking to axminster, they think it's a B18 chuck that has been incorrectly stamped B16. They're sending a new one through.

 

[MattRoberts]

Yep, that was it. New chuck on the left, old one on the right. Both stamped B16, but the one on the right has an obviously larger hole.

Very pleased with the chuck - works a treat, and it's dead true. What's even better is that the site states the 16mm chuck is 3mm-16mm range, but it's actually 1mm-16mm, so full range. Lovely.

 

[CHJ]

Simple when you know the fault. The 1mm clamp ability is a must to avoid a lot of frustration.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Sounds like the taper in the chuck isn't the taper you believe it is.

:lol:

 

[Rorschach]

Since we were all so helpful, who you donating the extra chuck too?

 

[MattRoberts]

Since we were all so helpful, who you donating the extra chuck too?

Unfortunately back to Simon @ Axminster, sorry!

 

[dowellturn]

Champion. I am glad it is sorted.

 

[Lons]

Simple when you know the fault. The 1mm clamp ability is a must to avoid a lot of frustration.

I have some pin chucks which make life even easier. I think you can get them these days with changeable collets and they aren't expensive.

Bob

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I'd have thought they'd have replaced the arbor rather than the chuck.