Break down and purchase a quality strap wrench, or several in different sizes. You will wonder how you ever got along without them.
(most? all?) Keyless chucks only tighten in the clockwise direction.
My understanding is that the drill bit is intended to be bottomed out in an Albrecht chuck. As the spindle moves up and the jaws close, the bit is supported underneath and on three sides. This aids in solidity and accuracy. The only time I don't bottom a bit is when using a center drill; this is so I don't dull the point that is sitting inside the chuck.
When using a big drill, especially a S&D drill, I change to a Jacobs Super Chuck - it grabs more securely and I don't ever have a jam.
I agree, Will. In fact, I try to mostly stay away from my S & D drills, they always seem to cause some sort of trouble. With fairly light work, care, and forethought, they are not so bad.I primarily use keyless chucks & like them, such a time saver, but I won't use them with S&D drills anymore unless I'm drilling non ferrous metals or mild steel.
I never heard that one before, I just always assumed it wasn't a good idea to bottom out a drill bit in any drill chuck. Learn something new everyday.
I probably still won't try it though. My keyless chucks have the holes for a spanner so it was easy to get it loose. Even since I got a drill bit stuck in one of my keyless chucks that's when I set out to get me a keyed chuck, to use for bigger drills & taps. Luckily I ended up with 3 made in Hartford 14Ns & an 18N.
I primarily use keyless chucks & like them, such a time saver, but I won't use them with S&D drills anymore unless I'm drilling non ferrous metals or mild steel.
I agree, Will. In fact, I try to mostly stay away from my S & D drills, they always seem to cause some sort of trouble. With fairly light work, care, and forethought, they are not so bad.