dehrlich
11-24-2012, 03:46 PM
I'm a new user with a barely used series A machine. The chuck got worn out because I failed to lub it I guess, or perhaps it was like that because the other guy didn't. Either way it had to be replaced, and because of cost I decided to just put on another QC. I read some of the comments and was dreading removing it, but it turned out not to be a big deal.
Now of course it didn't spin right off. I had to heat it, and I wasn't about to use a torch like some have, too dangerous. I don't have a sodering gun. What I do have is a small wood burning tool. It fit right up inside the chuck and after about 20 minutes the outside of the chuck was pretty hot to the touch. After some firm pressure with just the 3/8" wrench on the chuck tool and the flat wrench on the chuck it came loose. Maybe I was just lucky, but I wanted to share this in case it helps someone else out. Looking forward to getting back to creating after the blue threadlock sets. Now quit stalling, get out in the shop and make some sawdust!
Darren Ehrlich
D&M Woodworks
www.kansaswood.com (http://www.kansaswood.com)
Now of course it didn't spin right off. I had to heat it, and I wasn't about to use a torch like some have, too dangerous. I don't have a sodering gun. What I do have is a small wood burning tool. It fit right up inside the chuck and after about 20 minutes the outside of the chuck was pretty hot to the touch. After some firm pressure with just the 3/8" wrench on the chuck tool and the flat wrench on the chuck it came loose. Maybe I was just lucky, but I wanted to share this in case it helps someone else out. Looking forward to getting back to creating after the blue threadlock sets. Now quit stalling, get out in the shop and make some sawdust!
Darren Ehrlich
D&M Woodworks
www.kansaswood.com (http://www.kansaswood.com)