Robin S. wrote:
I just finally got around to testing the new 5/8" keyless drill chuck
(Albrecht ripoff) I got from work to go on my new drill press I got from
work.

I was drilling *random chunk o' steel* (I also got from work). Probably
structural as it had some kind of primer paint on it (as in, probably not
some free-machining steel). I was using a 1/2" bit with a standard 118"
point with no pilot. The chucked seemed to be holding very well with no sign
of slipping.

Just thought I'd share. There are good ripoffs available out there. This one
came from a distributor called "Samona" out of BC. The chuck looks very
professional and feels pretty good other than a bit of inconsistant
resistance as the jaws are open/closed. If it had "Albrecht" printed on it I
probably wouldn't obviously know the difference.

Does your chuck have the little pelican logo stamped on it?
I have one that does and I've been very pleased with it.
I cannot tell the difference between it and an Alberecht.
Maybe in a year or two I will though (: