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I’ve found a simple yet very effective way to give “muscle” to my drill presses chuck keys. No more sore nuckles! No more loose drill bits!
Simply drill an appropriate diameter hole in a dowel (or a broom stick as I did) and drive in the chuck key. If loose, add epoxy. On mine, I didn’t need epoxy since they were tight enough. Be carefull not to split your stick or dowel when driving in the key. You may wrap a radiator hose clip around to prevent splitting (or repare any splitting!). Note on the attached photo that I added a piece of bicycle inner tube to soften the grip.
They work great! Also available on my website on this page.
Happy New Year to all! I wish everyone health, happiness and all expected inspirations for your projects from here at LJ’s (“the” source).
Best,
Serge
http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com
-- Learn from yesterday, work today and enjoy success tomorrow. -- http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com
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8 comments so far
Bob #2
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#1 posted 874 days ago
good one Serge. I’m going to make some up tomorrow.
Thanks for taking time to post.
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ChuckM
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#2 posted 874 days ago
Arthritis patient to doc: I need medication for my wrist problem.
Doc: No, you don’t. You only need to consult with Serge for a good cure. Here’s your referral slip.
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thiel
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#3 posted 874 days ago
The innertube is a nice idea!
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#4 posted 874 days ago
Thank you Serge. That’s another excellent idea.
You have been the source of many of the best shop innovations, from large to small.
Happy New Year.
-- Eric
Bricofleur
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#5 posted 874 days ago
@Autumn: This is how I treated the locking lever of my drill press table with an appropriate size steel pipe jammed on the original handle, then wrapped with hockey (fabric athletic) tape. What an improvement. And I’m not afraid the lever will brake off. $1.50 at my local hardware store.
Thanks, good ideas must be shared, here.
Best,
Serge
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NormG
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#6 posted 874 days ago
Just a great idea to a all to common problem many of us face
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toxicoval56
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#7 posted 874 days ago
That is a great idea.
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mafe
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#8 posted 873 days ago
Another fine idea.
Best thoughts,
Mads
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