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No, there are no special drill bits, Shopsmith or otherwise, that you need to use. Are you using the chuck key at all three locations on the chuck? This ensures all three jaws are tight. Hello algale, Yes, I’m using the key on all three locations. I’ll continue testing how well I’m prepping the chu...

’lo all, I’m new to the forum and have found the reading, so far, very interesting and informative. This, however, is my sad entry to the forum: I just picked up an old Mark V "greenie" at pretty fair price, but can’t seem to keep a 3/4" bit locked into the drill chuck. That is — I pu...