Hey guys I am having a hell of a time trying to get the chuck to get tight enough to hold a bit…
LMK Joseph
There are different size chuck inserts for the different size tool bit shafts. You did know that, right?
Yes… It just seems not to go all the way down… I still see threads that I can use… J
The collet has to be matched to the size of the shaft. There are many things that screw on the nose of a Dremel.
It is still the sam one that came with it, I have not added anything to the kit I have… I think it may be a rust proble that is not allowing it to go all the way down… Been looking for the WD40 around the house… It is never where it is supposed to be… J
Sounds like your chuck is worn out. I removed the original chuck from my Dremel long ago and replaced it with one that doesn.t require a wrench and doesn’t need different size colett inserts. The chuck will take every bit without any adapters.
Jeffrey has got the right idea. I did the same as he did on my old battery model. For Christmas I got a new model 400 and the first thing I did was install the chuck. The collets could come in handy for some heavy-duty auto and home repairs but I think for the 99% of hobby use the finger chuck is the way to go.
Jim
Sounds like a plan and an excuse to go to the Depot… Is there a model number or a specific name for the part… Joseph
I had the same problem. I got a keyless chuck from Micro Mark. It works great. Here’s the link to it. http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=81049
OK guys, BUT real machinists will tell you a chuck is not recommended for holding end mills and cutters. Especially at rpms with a Dremel the chuck can throw the bit leading to very serious injury. You will never see a machinist using a chuck to hold any kind of cutter.
One technique which has worked for me; is to take a short length (1/2 or 3/4 inch) of small diameter insulated electrical wire , pull out the copper or aluminium strands, then use the insulation to sleeve your small diameter drill bit – in the Dremel chuck.
So if you did not use a chuck what would you use… I know it is a basic question but I am just taking my modeling past beginer stages… Joseph
After about my second use of the stock Dremel collet, I ordered a replacement chuck from Micro-Mark and have been using it for several years, now. A chuck makes it much easier and quicker to change drill bits, etc.
A colett. Most Dremel accessories are actually designed for colett use. I rarely use a chuck on my Dremel. I use the colett. It takes no longer to change bits/accessories than with a chuck and they hold tight.
Ron
The keyless chuck is available wherever Dremel accessories are sold. You’ll recognize it almost immediately. It looks a lot like a keyless chuck on as regular drill. The chuck tightens in the opposite direction that the Dremel tool runs, so if anything, the chuck will get tighter, not looser.
Speaking of Dremel, do you think this is a good deal, its time to replace my old one of 15 years, I found this on-line
http://www.dremelfactoryoutlet.com/hmpg/dremel/dremel_main.htm
If you’re referring to the DR1100-1, $69.99 is a good price for a cordless tool. I however prefer the corded Dremel and the Ultimate Dremel Combo that’s listed would be the one I’d go for. $127.99 isn’t bad for everything listed there. I’ve had cordless rotary tools before and they all went in the trash can after a year or two.
Cordless are great for small jobs but are a problem to those who wish to do large jobs. A debur here, a spot sand there.
I do LARGE jobs with mine which can take an hour or more and my 15+ year old Dremel is still going strong.
Yes I was talking about the Ultimate Combo deal for $127, it almost sounds to good to be true