Congrats, my friend, you are now the owner of the best damn drill known to
mankind. And yes, the ratcheting is normal. Mine lives with a quick change
collet in it, so I don't open and close the chuck very often.

I have had mine for about 6mos and 6000 holes -- if I lose it today, I'll
buy a new one tomorrow. The drill is superb.

Matthew

"Jim Bailey" wrote in message
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Per my request, I recieved a 15.6 Panasonic drill for Christmas. I really
do
love the drill so far - they dont get much nicer than this. But here's my
question - instead of a regular, smooth flowing, chuck loosen/adjustment
like most chucks, this one has a sort of 'ratcheting' effect as you turn
it - don't know a better way to describe it. I suppose I can get used to
it,
I just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something.

jim