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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Machine Tools, Machining, and Toolmaking => Topic started by: Weedensteam on January 20, 2026, 02:24:17 pm

Title: Re: Wahlstrom Chuck Demo
Post by: Stoker on January 25, 2026, 02:42:48 pm

I've got a couple of keyless chucks which are good enough for me, but even then, I really don't mind using a regular key chuck, and have a number of good ones to choose from!

Title: Re: Wahlstrom Chuck Demo
Post by: Weedensteam on January 25, 2026, 01:55:06 pm

Apparently the design is very good at securely holding the bits from slipping in the chuck, don't think I would want or even have the need to change bits on the run. Even used ones go for big money so probably out of reach for most of us hobbyists.

Title: Re: Wahlstrom Chuck Demo
Post by: Jim on January 21, 2026, 03:53:19 pm

You would have to remember to keep your fingers away from the flutes on the drill (going by what I could see in the vid).

Title: Re: Wahlstrom Chuck Demo
Post by: jkbixby on January 21, 2026, 05:58:15 am

That's neat how it works but looks like an accident waiting to happen.

Title: Wahlstrom Chuck Demo
Post by: Weedensteam on January 20, 2026, 02:24:17 pm

Changing a bit while drill press is running:

https://youtu.be/e8sYjrhk3Ag?si=9YKWyfYvKsEqU__W