rhull
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Post by rhull on Feb 6, 2010 20:45:47 GMT -6
Just because you haven't changed the jaws on your chuck in a while doesn't mean the screws that hold them in might not have become loose. Check 'em occasionally to make sure they're still set tight. No, I didn't have an accident, but discovered one of my jaws was frighteningly loose. Just a friendly reminder.  |
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Post by TDHofstetter on Feb 6, 2010 22:36:20 GMT -6
Good call.
Also... some jaw screws get hideously tight & difficult to remove without running a risk of botching up the Allen socket. They don't have to be banged-concrete tight, just tight. If your jaw screws have a habit of binding up in there so they're really nasty to take out, smear the underside (conical side) of the screwhead with a tiny amount of aluminum-based anti-seize compound (available from your friendly local automotive supply place) before you cinch 'em in.
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Post by sdb777 on Feb 7, 2010 7:27:45 GMT -6
I use the anti-sieze on just about every bolt, everywhere! Guess it's just one of the things I do without thinking about?
I use the stuff from Thompson Center for their muzzleloader breech plugs. Figure if it can handle the crud from firing a blackpowder rifle, then it should be just fine for everything else....and it is cheap!
Scott (safety, safety, safety) B
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sawduster
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Post by sawduster on Feb 7, 2010 9:36:05 GMT -6
Good call, Rob.
As far as those allen screws seizing, that is a real PITA as well. One of the best things I've found for installing and removing them is a set of 1/4" quick change allen bits. I've got a ratcheting bit holder for those that has a swivel allowing the handle to be in either screwdriver mode, or to swivel the handle to 90 degrees for more leverage. In the second mode it allows better downward pressure than those L shaped allen wrenches while giving you more leverage than the allen wrenches as well as a more comfortable grip.
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