I cannot get the 1/2" chuck attached to the spindle. The instructions say to open the chuck jaws fully and tap into place. It wont stay on! Help!
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Christopher, I hade the same problem until, I cleaned the oil of the insert and tapped it in using a block of wood and hammer and it stayed. I have been using it ever since with no problem. I hope this helps. Khalid
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what I did was find a chunk of wood put it on the chuck and then hit very hard
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Christopher,I hade the same problem until, I cleaned the oil of the insert and tapped it in using a block of wood and hammer and it stayed. I have been using it ever since with no problem. I hope this helps.Khalid
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Depends on your spindle threads. My chuck came as 1" 8tpi. It also came with a 3/4" adapter
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It doesn't appear that it can. If appears that the spindle is attached permanently to the existing 3/8" chuck. The spindle is held in the frame with a snap ring and if you could find a 1/2" chuck with the same sized spindle I suppose you could make it work.
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Its a crappy system. You have to use the wrench to "unlock" the circular bit. That all of it out. Inside there is a cylinder with a spherical head towards the top. Take that out too. Now insert the bit through the big thing you unscrewed, and into the cylinder with the spherical head towards the top. When you push up on it, it will "tighten" the grip on your attachment part.Now just put it all back together, and tighten with the wrench.Hope that helps.
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Assuming you're using the bits that came with drill, they all fit. Did you try opening the top, using the releaser (button on the silver part) and twisting the ridged dial? That will open the top so you can adjust to the stem of the bit... Make sure to secure it tight so it doesn't fly off or get loose during use.
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I have this problem, too. The nut doesn't seem to be threaded all the way through, and so can only screw so far onto the long allen bolt - leaving the flanges hanging loose. Not obvious what to do.
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It is meant to go onto a electric motor shaft, but I don't see why it would not screw into a chuck assuming the thread size is correct.
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The only way to deternine that is for me to measure centers between mounting screws on jaws and for you to do the same with your chuck. I have not purchaced a Nova chuck yet. Then the groove for the jaws. I will try to do that tonight.
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I would assume not as small as you need. I model too and have to use a pin vise. Maybe they make an adapter for the chuck?
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Yes. I am trying to locate someway of having it replaced by Dewalt. Pain in the arse! It happens when you let go of the trigger suddenly and the brake kicks in and opens the chuck. Bad design.
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Use your key to tighten the chuck, then use a wood block and hammer to tap and lock it in. Be careful not to damage chuck.
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It's probably because you aren't putting the bit in correctly. You have to pull the front tip of drill out a little bit then insert drill bit. Bit will lock in place. If you can't figure it out go see a tool store. Hope this helps
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I have the same lathe and this chuck... it works great! you may want to buy a spanner to make sure it's snug.
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James, you have to twist the middle to open and close the chuck to get the bit in. It's easy and I was a little confused too! Just twist ( I can't remember which way) to open, drop in the bit, and twist opposite to close. Happy filing!
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Hi, I have the same grinder and have never had that problem. If you haven't done this already, remove the collet completely, check for any burrs inside and try your bit in it off the grinder. If it still doesn't fit, perhaps the bit isn't the right size? All the 1/4 inch burrs I've bought have worked well in mine. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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redo it again, start off at a different position when you start to screw it on, it should fit exactly on there. are you using the crusher nut too? there are a few youtube vids on it too broski
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I found all my runout (more than you) to be in the spindle. I emailed WEN customer support and they are sending me a new spindle. I hope that swapping it out will get me the results many others have had. I have many MT#2 tapers and chucks that all run true, so if the spindle is correct, everything else should fall into place.