XmisterIS Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 They seem very convenient, but this is the second one to have seized up on me in as many years. Even a pair of mole grips and a big ol' wrench can't undo it!Off to Screwfix to buy an old-fashioned chuck. They're damn near bullet proof.Verdict: Keyless chucks are very convenient - until they jam! Quote
Mr Fro Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 What have you got? I've had my Makita for years - it's been nicely abused and although the chuck is starting to sound a bit ropy, it's still functional. Quote
Stu Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 I have a bosch drill with a keyless chuck its well and truly abused and is starting to show signs of wear but still works although I think one day it will give up! Quote
fq-craigus Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 We have a makita in the workshop and it's used daily by both of us for all types of drilling jobs. Never let us down so far and bought it Jan 2014 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote
Mr Fro Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Anyway, keyed chucks are a pain in the nuts. My pillar drill has one - takes me a couple of minutes to find the key when I want to make a hole in something.Oh, and extra greatness of Makita - I stuck a paddle on it and mixed up 17 x 20kg bags of self levelling muck on one charge. Quote
XmisterIS Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 I must be don't it wrong! I've knackered two bosch drills! Quote
Stu Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Anyway, keyed chucks are a pain in the nuts. My pillar drill has one - takes me a couple of minutes to find the key when I want to make a hole in something. Tape it to the electric cord Or weld some chain on to it and attach it close by Quote
TimR Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Anyway, keyed chucks are a pain in the nuts. My pillar drill has one - takes me a couple of minutes to find the key when I want to make a hole in something.Oh, and extra greatness of Makita - I stuck a paddle on it and mixed up 17 x 20kg bags of self levelling muck on one charge.Easy way to find a chuck key ..Turn the drill on .. they tend to still be in the chuck in my case ....Thank fook i stopped using lathes 20 years ago .... baaaadoooing ..wtf was that Quote
TimR Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Anyway, keyed chucks are a pain in the nuts. My pillar drill has one - takes me a couple of minutes to find the key when I want to make a hole in something. Tape it to the electric cord Or weld some chain on to it and attach it close by When finished hand tighten it into the chuck Quote
Mr Fro Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 When finished hand tighten it into the chuckI don't think it'd matter where I put it, I'd still be unable to find the bast*rd! Quote
Adam Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Makita here as well, must be pushing 5 years old. It's been used purely for work drilling steel up to 13mm. It is however an expensive one, £333 inc VAT but well worth the money! We use Bosch Hammer drills and Grinders and they're great. I'd recommend spending a bit extra and get a Bosch Blue drill, they're the professional range. Quote
toad Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Yep, Bosch blue range or Makita. Pricey but worth it in the long run. Quote
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