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Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:33 am
by paulmcohen
algale wrote:Check out the Shopsmith website. If you click the Happy Holidays link, there's several pages of offers including a mention of a new keyless drill chuck]
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/cata ... _chuck.htm[/URL]
The chuck is mammoth and has an equally mammoth price tag; but the description for the chuck got my attention because it mentions:
"These new chucks were being manufactured especially for us as our recent catalog was being printed."
Wonder if this is just a holiday/specials catalog or a full catalog.
Al
When I read the subject I was about to get upset because my new drill chuck arrived today. But after seeing the price I am happy with my purchase.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:57 am
by dgale
Is it really that big a deal to use the good ol' chuck key that someone would drop $130 for this? I understand keyless chucks on cordless drills where you might make frequent bit changes while on a ladder etc., but I can't really see why a drill press would need one.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:28 am
by dusty
dgale wrote:Is it really that big a deal to use the good ol' chuck key that someone would drop $130 for this? I understand keyless chucks on cordless drills where you might make frequent bit changes while on a ladder etc., but I can't really see why a drill press would need one.
There is no Shopsmith keyless chuck in my future; especially not at $130.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:37 am
by JPG
The jacobs chuck in the middle is what I consider to be 'mammoth'!:D
https://forum.shopsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=3991&highlight=runout
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 10:20 pm
by joedw00
I don't think I will be ordering one any too soon. That won't fit in my budget.
Older than dirt
Posted: Thu Nov 22, 2012 8:55 am
by rock
Yep, I too like a paper cataloge. At 81 I do find small print a pain so a goodly sized print is looked for .This recent mailing is the second small one as I recall and am hopefull SS is doing better by now.
My 510 was purchased in 1989 and has served me well. if I bought the new power pro I,d have to live to 104, so I,ll stick with my 510.
Rock
Va Beach,Va
Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2012 1:51 am
by paulmcohen
rock wrote:Yep, I too like a paper cataloge. At 81 I do find small print a pain so a goodly sized print is looked for .This recent mailing is the second small one as I recall and am hopefull SS is doing better by now.
My 510 was purchased in 1989 and has served me well. if I bought the new power pro I,d have to live to 104, so I,ll stick with my 510.
Rock
Va Beach,Va
Every year you put off the upgrade means to more years you have to live:)