Dumb question (Ive never owned a drill press) can/is a keyless chuck (what size for this drill press?) good for quick changing sanding drums? Thanks
618171
This drill press does not have a keyless chuck. It does have enough speeds and power for sanding drug screen. If that is all you are going to use it for get a stationary drum sander with various size drums.
618172
Hmmm.... Well, I guess it could be. However, I think it would be awkward using it on a drill press. Usually the keyless chuck (when used on a regular drill) uses two hands to open and tighten around the bit (doesn't matter the size). Without being able to turn the machine over to keep the bit from falling out, I don't thing you would be able to tighten it (unless, of course, you have three hands...).
618173
It's not keyless but at the speeds it can run I wouldn't want it to be. It comes with the standard size key. There's a holder for the key on the drill press so it easy to change whatever you are using. You twist the key in the slot on the chunk and it opens the arms/mouth of the chuck the you slide a new item in and tighten it back up. The holder for the key is rubber so you just push or pull it from the holder, so it can be done with one hand.
618174
Yes you can. Just make sure the new quick release chuck fits the supplied arbor. Page 7 of the manual:)
352956
Yes this drill has a keyless chuck. Meaning you don't have to use a key to switch between bits. Just insert bit into the three jaws of the chuck and hold the outside of the chuck and press on the trigger. Depending on which direction you have the drill, the chuck will tighten or lossen when you pull the trigger.
334473
It is amazing! The battery is long lasting and has plenty of oomph. To answer the question, it has no chuck and uses the commonly available hex drives and drills. I think the size is 1/4 inch, but is the usual ones easily found.
585581
Yes, Keyless. 1/2" Its a great drill, I would recommend getting the 3.0MaH battery for it though, the smaller ones run out of juice a lot quicker than I had initially hoped.
146576
No. I had to modify my drill press to get it to fit and then it makes it useless for being used as a drill press. I would recommend that if you are really serious about doing Mortising to buy a dedicated set up. It is not worth the effort to change out the drill press setup.
1413707
They are not intended to. You can get plain sandpaper drums for a drill press though. These could work if you get a long bolt that fits the hole in the drums. Put a large washer on each side of the drum, snug down with a nut, and chuck the end of the bolt in your drill press. Buying a spindle sander is easier than the drill press. I have several sets of drums so I don't have to change sanding grits.
1427142
You see I'm not really sure. Another Amazon person said it does not have a chuck key. I don't know muchabout drills. My husband has an older drill. Maybe you can find a review on Utube? Sorry. I sent the pinkdrill back.
1541373
No, or at least I did not. You will be able to use them in any drill or drill press. My only problem is that it was difficult to tighten the chuck enough to prevent them from spinning when the going got difficult. A hex end more like regular bits would prevent that. But, the bottom line is I have always gotten the job done with them.
952213
Yes - that is one of the things that makes this drill so great. I purchased one of those things that lets you click (or whatever) to change bits and sizes of screw heads without adjusting the chuck. Good luck Jeffrey -- Rob England
2260378
I bought this for a very old drill press with a 5/16 pilot and it worked great. I looked all over for a key with a 5/16 pilot till i found this one. I would say u stand a good chance of it working for you.
1064186
You just hold on to keyless chuck tightly with your hand, put drill in forward or reverse and squeeze trigger lightly to open or close keyless chuck and insert or remove drill bit. Reverse procedure as necessary.
510419
I fhave a standard cordless drill. It just fits in the chuck and I tighten it and off I go. As I recall you should only go in the clockwise/tighten direction. Its easy. And it works very well.
529561
You need to use Delta mortise/drill sets. Off brands won't fit. I had this for a few years and sold it along with all the chisels because of many problems, chisel size being one. I sold it and went to General International. Much better tool, fewer problems and more features, like a tilting head. Highly recommended by Fine Woodworking magazine. Delta used to be good but then they got bought out. The other problem this creates is that you can no longer find factory service people in the States (at least in the Midwest). I have a Delta planer, joiner, and Unisaw. I like them but can't get service. Even letters to the company president were never answered. Go with General. You will be happier. Capn John
1495043
These bits are for a drill press. You could use them with a hand drill but the hole cut would be far from the perfect hole you would get using drill press. The Dremel tool has a 1/8 inch shank which is far too small for these bits. These bits are a great deal if you have a drill press. You have to squirt water on the bit and cutting surface while drilling to keep thee bits from getting over heated. If the bit gets over heated it will lose it's temper and the diamond dust cutting edge will be lost.
1072740
I have seen a number of questions regarding the drill diameter capacity of this drill's drill chuck. So, in order to finally put these drill diameter questions to rest, I have measured the smallest and largest diameter drill that will fit this drill's drill chuck. Drum roll, please . . .The SMALLEST and LARGEST drill sizes that will fit into this chuck are a 1/64" [0.039mm] (smallest) and 9/32" [7.06mm] (largest) diameter drill bit, respectively. Hope this helps . . .
1878602
I feel the 18-900L is good for non-production wood drilling but I have found the press has frame deflection and vibration issues when drilling holes in metal with greater than 3/8" diameter drills.If you obtain this drill press I suggest inspecting the column base casting. That part failed on mine. I got a busted toe but it could have been worse. Delta did repair the drill press under warranty but I was on my own waiting for my toe to heal.
1041998
It's what they are made for. They do not fit a standard chuck drill, it needs to be an SDS type. I used a regular DeWalt hammer drill, with normal masonry bits, at first. I switched to a Bosch with these bits. What a difference! These bits, in the Bosch (you can use other brands of SDS) drill concrete like butter. Fast, far less noise, less fatigue, less intrusion on clients.