How solid is the chuck? I'm looking for something to do light machining to .01" with a decent milling vice.
760689
You should get this answer all time. It's a drill. I would never recommend milling with any drill unless you were desperate.
760690
I really don't need that kind of tolerance for what I do so I can't answer with certainty. I will say the laser is a little tricky to get perfectly lined up. I like the machine but I don't use it make a living with. Sorry, I wish I could be of help. before I purchased this I read every review on every site I could find. I recall some reviews from people who had needs similar to yours and it got mixed reviews for that level of precision.
2144390
Yes. With the proper bit, there is plenty of power to drive and remove screws. Read my comments about the chuck though before you decide to make a purchase. Thanks
816904
Yeah its pretty solid. Really the only think I would say that I dislike about it is that after flipping it open too many times the blade needs to be tightened up with a special screwdriver.
1211024
I have looked for and did not find a 1/4 inch chuck that will fit this tool. I do not think it would be advisable to use 1/4 inch bits on this tool as it lacks the power needed to turn them under load.
1640065
Russe, it is not strength is the issue, it is the fact that it is utter crap build quality. The center line of the tool was over 0.092" of center. As long as you dont need precision drilling it might hold up.
2231584
5/8 It does come with a chuck which may allow a 1/2 inch, but I use the paddle it came with. It will mix anything. I have used it constantly for a few months now and it is a beast. Beyond worth the money
1576023
The base of the two larger bits have a shank that will fit a 1/2 chuck. If thats what you got, than thats all it takes.
231993
The chuck is a taper fit and requires some patience to get it seated properly. It has "JT33" stamped into the side of it. Hope that helps answer your question. Although I have only used it for "light" work (I build replica black powder pistols), it is a great little unit-no complaints. Pat Gorman
181604
Yes, it has a very effective light. I love the feel in your grip, easy to handle. I one thing I don't like is that it will constantly drop bits, drive bits, drill bits. The brake on the chuck locks almost instantly when you release the trigger, resulting in the chuck spinning open and the bit falling out. I recently purchased a small Bosch and although the feel is not as good as the Makita it will hold on to bits.
1642780
I also would like to use a 4-jawed chuck so please post back what you have learned. I don't know what will fit my unit as I've only done some small, spindle projects. All the Best.
52341
Yeah. The size of your chuck is the upper limit of what size shaft it can handle. So that chuck can handle anything smaller than 1/2".
1385709
No, 1mm is too small. It does not have a true Jacobs Chuck, it only accepts standard dremmel type bits
2126680
Should work fine for that, doesn't have the high RPM's as a Dremel does but has plenty of torque and about as much speed as any household drill does,The stand and feed lever should work better then the dremel did. nice working drill for what it costs for sure.
924338
I don't know about switching the chuck over to a Jacobs, but the the Bosch I have seems fine. This is my favorite drill (I gave 4 different drills), the Bosch is always the one I look for first. I have a compact Makita that has a chuck the constantly drops the bits. The Bosch seems fine, holds the bits tight and has minimal runout.
78288
I use mine all the time. Works great as a drill and impact driver. The chuck locks in just like any other attachment for the driver mine catches just fine. Unless I'm not understanding your question.
996150
My Makita holds the smallest bits. Yours may have a problem with the chuck. My chuck loosens if it jumps out of a Phillips Head and vibrates. Given what I expected from Makita and what I got I would give it a "C+" overall.
1227862
I use a nova chuck. It works great. You can contact me @ coreyk6767 @gmail.com