Removing a drill chuck arbor

[alanganes]

No question! It was obvious as soon as I got the thing apart, the stuff was everywhere in there. It looked a lot like that cosmoline-like goop that they...

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I guessed that was the same machine. I have not yet dome much cutting with that saw, but will be soon if we are fortunate enough to return to more moderate...

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Wow, really nice work there Mike! Great planning and the result looks first class....

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I expect that would indeed have worked as well. While I had not thought to try that, I could have as I have access to lots of LN2 where I work. Maybe...

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Wow, tough crowd here!!...

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The arbor isn’t straight, is a 2MT, I think the angle and camera make it look straight. See the photo below after it was removed.

Anyhow...

[alanganes]

Been away from my computer all day, so first off thank you all for the replies. I'm just starting to digest them all.

The arbor is a 3JT...

[alanganes]

Maybe I’m just stupid, but how does one remove this drill chuck from the arbor? Its a # 3 Jacobs taper and I know it can come out because I put it in...

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It's great when that happens, isn't it? It is so common to get frustrated by crummy service that it really stands out when some place goes a bit above...

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Well it was pricey in relation to what I had to spend on a vehicle at the time. I was not in the market for a new off-the-lot vehicle. They were still...

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Yeah, i get that as well. I would not have gone out of my way to buy a PT or one of those things posted above, but I agree if I had to choose, the PT...

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I don't have much great advice on inserts, I have some and use them a lot but have not really delved into all of the options.

But as for...

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I recall seeing a few of those around here, but don't think I have seen one on the road for quite a long time. Also not really my style but I am not really...

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Wow that came out really nicely! It sure looks better than any first attempt I've ever made at sheet metal work. Thanks for posting, it's great seeing...

[alanganes]

BF, I am just doing my part to help you become a millionaire!

I have used this a few times now. It's one of those tools that makes me smile...

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You are correct, there is no way to adjust the blade for square to the baseplate. It has a hinged joint at the front that makes no provision for that....

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I don't really know of course, but I have to think that like any metal cutting operation it's all about speeds and feeds. I see no reason why it would...

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It was somewhat mild weather here for January in New England, so I took the opportunity to do a couple of additional test cuts with this saw. I had a...

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There are these style cutters that sort of straddle the line between typical hole saws and true annular cutters. These have hand drill-sized arbors. I...

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Hey, that's not a bad idea. I could see times when that would be a really handy thing to do. I'll file that away for future reference....