On 2013-04-29, wrote:
DoN. Nichols wrote:
...need the full set of collets...

All of 'em have a 1/2" butt tho. xD

I don't have a 5/8" or bigger chuck. :/

Yes -- but since you will want to be flatting the whole length
of the reduced shank, you will need to grip at the larger diameter, so
the full set of collets -- at least 1" down to 1/2" -- I guess that you
don't need the smaller ones.

Never found one at Kent's Tools in Tucson that had threads.

There is MSC (or other vendors) -- but not as affordable as your
"Kent's", likely.

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A Rohm clone of an Albrecht chuck. Yes, those are good -- and
self tightening -- unless you are trying to use a left-hand drill
bit. :-)

Yeah, that's the brand, wanted to post it but wasn't sure enough of
the name.

While I posted with two spellings -- one of which *may* be
right. :-)

Enjoy,
DoN.

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