bon_sai
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Last week on Wednesday, I purchased a new Craftsman 12" Drill Press from Sears.
On Thursday, I assembled and chucked up a drill bit for a test run.
Don't know if I was so excited or poorly designed chuck key but the key's handle twisted right off. Called Sears to report and ask for a heavy duty key.
They sent me the new although same style chuck and key as a replacement. Recieved it today.
I decided to look for a beefy chuck key while waiting. Home Depot, Harbor Freight and Lowes had keys but just were not right.
During lunch yesterday I decided to look in a local Pawn Shop.
First key I picked up worked. The key was attached to a 1/2" Makita electric drill.
Took it up to the counter and the cashier said no charge.
Tip is try different manufacturers to find replacement parts.
bon_sai
On Thursday, I assembled and chucked up a drill bit for a test run.
Don't know if I was so excited or poorly designed chuck key but the key's handle twisted right off. Called Sears to report and ask for a heavy duty key.
They sent me the new although same style chuck and key as a replacement. Recieved it today.
I decided to look for a beefy chuck key while waiting. Home Depot, Harbor Freight and Lowes had keys but just were not right.
During lunch yesterday I decided to look in a local Pawn Shop.
First key I picked up worked. The key was attached to a 1/2" Makita electric drill.
Took it up to the counter and the cashier said no charge.
Tip is try different manufacturers to find replacement parts.
bon_sai
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] For odd ball stuff my first stop is junk shops that resell used stuff, flea markets, antique shops and pawn shops. I used to buy used old screwdrivers to make wood carving tools from. I would heat, file and pound into shape then rehard and sharpen. Except for my time, total cost was usually under $1.00. Drill bits can be purchased for almost nothing. A minute in my Drill Doctor and good as new.