I am looking for a 1/2" keyless chuck with a JT33 mount. I found this Grizzly for $62 and this South Bend for $70.
Opinions on either?
Opinions on either?
Grizzly and South Bend Chuck Opinions?
- Thread starter jeff
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mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
I have the South Bend and Love it.
If you are coming this Saturday I could bring it for you to see??
If you are coming this Saturday I could bring it for you to see??
I am and that would be fantastic!
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Fine, See you then.
randyrls
Member
Jeff; That is OK if you never have to use a drill bit larger than 1/2", but there are a few large pens that need a larger drill bit.
NittanyLion
Member
I added on a similar Grizzly chuck on my DP. It's not a $200 chuck, but frankly I cant tell the difference. It runs true, does not work loose, and grips well. Mine is larger than 1/2 and that would be the only reason not to buy this one. If you only need 1/2", it's a good buy.
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
You can easily locate reduced shank drill bits that will accommodate your half inch max.
rherrell
Member
I have this one for my metal lathe...
Grizzly.com
I think it's the same chuck but it has the integrated 2mt shaft. If it's the same then you'll like it, very well made. All the SB stuff is a notch above the Griz stuff but you pay for it.
Grizzly.com
I think it's the same chuck but it has the integrated 2mt shaft. If it's the same then you'll like it, very well made. All the SB stuff is a notch above the Griz stuff but you pay for it.
Glenn McCullough
Member
I have had several Grizzly items before I knew better, but I have none of it any longer. Everything I purchased fell apart or I had to modify it to make it better, including a lathe and chucks. I have not owned the keyless but would venture to say that if you are planning on using it for anything other than very occasional, you'd do better to invest in something better.