Chuck dis·sec·tion For Woodworkers

[@TreeOfLifeWoodworking]

youre one of the only people that exist who could get me to watch 15 minutes on chucks that i have no interest in - yet somehow simultaneously be entertained.

[@MikeFarrington]

I take that as a pretty high compliment.

[@clashandpotatoes]

I just watched 15 minutes of chuck rebuilding and I don't own a drill press. What a time to be alive!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you?

[@DmanRC]

I took it apart, then I realized I could spend three times as much time by filming this. And we have another awesome 15 minutes of KZbin content. Thanks Mike

[@MikeFarrington]

Yeah, pretty much. Based on this videos performance thus far, it was a waste of time. Ha!

[@nickhenscheid369]

Took the day off to work on my house but I guess that can wait for another 15 minutes. Dad jokes and tool maintenance is way better! Cheers.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Sorry to slow progress.

[@reforzar]

What a treat to watch you dissect these chucks. I suppose I could watch you do anything.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@Ailingstar]

Huge appreciation for every video you put out Mike, your content is by far my favorite on the platform; incredible skill mixed with great humor and music. Always look forward to the next video, cheers brother!

[@MikeFarrington]

I appreciate that!

[@MrAdamdumont89]

Very interesting and informative video. Hopefully someday we’ll get a few more shop woodworking videos!

[@MikeFarrington]

Yeah, I'll get back to woodworking soon.

[@johnford7847]

Interesting...although you destroyed my illusion that the chuck on my drill press would be maintenance-free forever. Thanks, Mike. Good video.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Sorry about that.

[@johnclose2323]

In Scotland Haggis is not eaten with mushy peas but "Neeps and Tatties" (Mashed turnip and potato) preferably with "a Wee Dram" of Malt whisky which tastes horrible. If you don't like the taste "Irn Bru" can be substituted which tastes nearly as bad but is non alcoholic. Mushy peas should be eaten with a warm Pork Pie or Fish and Chips. Dessert should be a Mars Bar covered in thick batter and deep fried. Yum yum

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you for the correction. I put the mushy peas in there based on what a friend told me. I actually like them and fish and chips, count me in.

[@johnclose2323]

@@MikeFarrington You're welcome. A slightly different option is a fresh bread bun with real butter a thick slice of ham (off the bone - proper ham) and a layer of peace pudding (which is similar to mushy peas)

[@phillipjarvis2109]

Can someone explain to me why a Mike Farrington video is always far superior to other KZbin creators? Always enjoy your stuff, and again lunch is on me if you’re ever down here in the springs

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@airnashville3883]

1) Not pretentious, 2) Well shot and edited, 3) Excellent voice over narration instead of live commentary, 4) Doesn't just throw a weekly video up to drive subs, 5) Seems to be a true professional sharing information instead of a "KZbin Professional"

[@MikeFarrington]

@@airnashville3883 Thank you for the kind words. I try me best.

[@israelcharo1563]

Great video Mike.... I love your sense of humor! You would have fit right into the 1960's scene... Thanks!

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I probably would have fit in better.

[@glencrandall7051]

This was most interesting and informative. I'm surprised the brushes used are stainless steel and not brass. Nice ultrasonic cleaner. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I have found brass isn't strong enough. Stainless is softer than most tools in the shop, yet it holds up longer than brass. Hope that makes sense.

[@petekeuning]

I didn’t realize I needed that.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@w.davidmcguinn8674]

The metal wedge used to dislodge the chuck from the spindle is called a "drift". Useful and informative video and you recommended one off my favs. Cordially, W. David McGuinn.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you sir.

[@jimcarter4929]

I have wondered for many years how the hell Jacob chucks come apart, thanks.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. Pretty simple really.

[@bobpospick1649]

I love your brutal honesty ... you took it apart once then decided to make a video!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thought it would be interesting.

[@alessandrosuppini943]

Thank you Mike for such a detailed video about chucks, very informative, besides I love when you see old tools being brought back to their original glory, well done indeed! 👍

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@davidsadler7258]

Another fantastic video with perfect mix of technicality and mirth. I now feel capable of disassembling and lubing any Charles within the realm of my shop. Thank you, sir.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@davidhamann1300]

thanks for the info. i have a drill press chuck that needs some cleaning. this video has given me a path to follow. Thanks.

[@MikeFarrington]

Good to hear this video will be of some use.

[@bmedicky]

Great stuff. If I may be so bold: I was under the impression that one should not hammer on a Morse-taper chuck if the jaws are not fully retracted. When you reinstalled the Jacobs keyless chuck, the jaws could be seen sticking out as you issued a little love tap with the rubber mallet. Perhaps they should be drawn up inside fully before doing so...?

[@kiwigrunt330]

Yeah, I winced a little bit... In fact, I nearly chucked...

[@MikeFarrington]

Yeah, that shot was a setup. I really didn't even hit the thing, cause 10 seconds later, I was going to show taking it out. But yeah, for purposes of education, I should have done better. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@carlnolte1637]

Here is an amateur tip. I use a snap ball tea strainer for small parts in the ultra sonic cleaner. I am NOT allowed to even look at the Tupperware!!

[@MikeFarrington]

That is a very good tip. Thank you.

[@jonathanstofenmacher4918]

Thank you Mike. It is always a pleasure to watch anything you care to share.

[@MikeFarrington]

I appreciate that!

[@GlassImpressions]

Restoration videos are oddly satisfying

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you. I agree.

[@ecnn]

Always learning something from you Mike. Thank you! Cheers.

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad to hear it!

[@99andrianmonk]

Once again, educational and very entertaining. I'm amazed by the extent of your skills - outstanding woodworking expertise coupled with equally impressive mechanical skills to keep your equipment working well.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much.

[@michaellinahan7740]

When I clean the scroll chuck on my wood and metal lathes I use powdered graphite as the lubricant as it doesn't tend to get dust and small chips embedded in it like oil and grease. As a child of the late 50's Alan Parsons was required listening at university together with ELO, Supertramp and Jethro Tull (Songs from the wood)/

[@MikeFarrington]

That is a good tip. I'll look into powered graphite. Let's add in some ELP and we are totally good to go.

[@gabrielmoreno9630]

can't wait for the mill restoration vid whenever Mike gets around to finding one

[@MikeFarrington]

So far not deals.

[@mmmdesignllc]

Mike’s videos are like Beatles albums. When does next one come out?

[@MikeFarrington]

Soon, I have a few videos being edited as we speak.

[@bobbrown8615]

Of course, each of your videos are a course in themselves, inclusive of the humor, of course. I once was the cause of chuck demise when attempting to press the internal parts out without first getting the jaws in proper alignment to permit proper passage of same.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yikes!

[@WoodturningWithJohnMarro]

Everything is content, yes even chucks! As always, great, informative and fun. And yes MJ did appreciate the history lesson :)

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you very much.

[@mattelias721]

I've actually always wondered how drill chucks work. I completely understand the ones on my feet, but the drill ... yeah. On a serious note, I own an ancient Thor brand corded electric drill, with an equally old Jacobs keyed chuck. It was my Dad's, is far older than me (I'm 55), and the brushes finally gave their last, full measure. Not ashamed to say I cried a bit when that happened. The chuck still functions flawlessly. Not sure what to do with it other than hold it now and then, and lament.

[@MikeFarrington]

Probably the only things to do would be to put in on display.

[@mattelias721]

@@MikeFarrington Which was my intention. I don't think I could whittle carbon brushes.

[@jasonhammond4640]

Thanks for the video. I was wondering the other day how the scroll chuck worked. A little note about the Parsons chuck. If you can't find any tiny replacement springs at your hardware, use the spring out of an old Bic lighter. It's usually just the right diameter. You will have to snip it to length, though.

[@MikeFarrington]

That is a very good tip. Thank you.

[@zacharywong483]

Fantastic video, as always!

[@MikeFarrington]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dennisyurcik5961]

Fantastic. The humor is perfect. I learned some neat things about machining. How the hell do you learn how to disassemble these things properly without destroying them? I’m pretty sure I’d hammer them into uselessness.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I have gained enough experience over the years to have a sense of how things go together.

[@WouldWorkforWoodWork]

You should only let the concrete floor catch the chuck if the concrete is precision ground. Other than that, everything else is 100% spot on.

[@MikeFarrington]

Good point. Ha!

[@kiwigrunt330]

@@MikeFarrington Yes, a good point would help.

[@brianewhiteguy]

Thanks for the education on el Chuckerino. (not into the whole brevity thing) Great video, as always! !

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Good to hear you picked up on the reference.

[@alooshalshammari5915]

Another knowledgeable video, thank you.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks for watching!

[@lwoodt1]

Nice video Mike . You really got a grip on the subject.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@artszabo1015]

Nice video Mike. Art from Ohio

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@northerndarklight5305]

The Dude abides.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Yes he does.

[@jimwiskus8862]

Pretty fascinating video! The Wescott looks like it had some rust on the body. Have you used Evapo-Rust? It’s a super rust remover that never wears out. Rinses clean with water, then I use either 4/0 steel wool or bronze wool to polish them up. Harbor Freight carries it. I like dry spray lubes for me. Thanks again.

[@MikeFarrington]

I have been slowly restoring an old skid steer for use around the house. I bought a big thing of evaporust, it has worked great for that. The key there is to have a few different sized tubs to soak stuff in.

[@Mark_Wood]

glorious awesomeness as always

[@MikeFarrington]

Thanks Mark.

[@shakdidagalimal]

Yes, good video, not gobs of wasted time, no boring in your face dullard explanations of the most captain obvious crap ever... Yeah, it moved right along so if you keep doing that thumbs up.

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you very much. I try my best.

[@chrishand259]

If you’re not in to the whole brevity thing 🤣 The Dude abides

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Good to hear you picked up on that one.

[@williamellis8993]

That was interesting, Mike. I'm glad you haven't lost your (dry) sense of humor. Bill

[@MikeFarrington]

No, unfortunately the sense of humor won't go away.

[@williamellis8993]

@@MikeFarrington We would miss it if it did!

[@MikeFarrington]

@@williamellis8993 Thank you.

[@Palmite1]

Great video Mike! I didn’t puke a single time!

[@MikeFarrington]

Cool. So no dry-cleaning bills.

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure.

[@heather_the_plant]

I buy a bunch of used tools at garage sales and such, and I always wonder how that part made it's way from New York all the way out to Colorado.

[@MikeFarrington]

I bought that one off eBay.

[@markpalmer3071]

How many wood chuck… oh never mind, cool vid

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@danielgeng2306]

My old lady loves when I call her “my old lady” and use stuff from the kitchen to work on my car ! If you could see my eyes rolling Mike you’d know I’m being sarcastic, but you can’t cause this is a one way window, I can see you but you can’t see me ;) lol

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@danielgeng2306]

@@MikeFarrington wait, you can’t see me can you ? 😳

[@MikeFarrington]

@@danielgeng2306 Maybe I can, maybe I can't...

[@danielgeng2306]

@@MikeFarrington well played Mike, out of an abundance of caution I’m going to go put my pants on ! lol Happy Memorial Day sir, thanks for all the great tips, tricks and song recommendations!

[@jfinaz99]

Dissect Chuck? Man, that sounds too much like Dexter to me!!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@hansangb]

Great. Now i have that song in my ear ... 😂

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Sorry about that.

[@tstthomason]

32 ball bearings I think?

[@MikeFarrington]

That sounds right.

[@TheMortenjohansen]

Tools and (bad?)😅 jokes. Always a winner. Thanks for making videos 😊

[@MikeFarrington]

My pleasure.

[@redoorn]

totally not vomitus :-D thanks

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@telemaster4520]

Heres a quesition for you Mike. I replaced the cheap keyed chuck on my drill press with a keyless version off Amazon, though admittedly, I balked at the price of a Jacobson and went with something less expensive and a brand I couldn't pronounce. Now, occasionally when drilling hardwood with a large Forsner, or steel with a bit larger than 3/8, the chuck binds so tightly on the bit that it requires an irritating process (utilizing a pair of channel locks) to release. Would a Jacobson keyless free me from this issue or is this a problem all keyless chucks suffer from?

[@MikeFarrington]

I don't know, this one can tighten really tight from time to time. I have been able to get it open with just my hands, but I could see a time when it's stuck. A specific wrench is sold by Jacobson for just those occasions.

[@Warpfield]

Did you know that Alan Parsons engineered the Pink Floyd, Dark Side of the Moon album?

[@MikeFarrington]

I didn't know that, but it makes total sense. Thank you for sharing.

[@GoGoGoLilQueenie]

Very enjoyable [i.e. not vomitus]

[@MikeFarrington]

Cool. So no dry-cleaning bill.

[@vinnydeluca3781]

Hi, what grease are you using to repack ball bearings?

[@MikeFarrington]

It's a water proof marine grease. Not needed, but it's what I have.

[@Odrunkmonkey]

Where is the dual table saw video?

[@MikeFarrington]

It's being edited as we speak.

[@kreezerast]

The maker of rules, dealing with fools... ;-) I've been a big APP fan for years and years.

[@MikeFarrington]

Great song, great band.

[@andrewgray9663]

What's the problem with haggis?!!? It's not so very high in fat.

[@MikeFarrington]

My issue with haggis is how it looks.

[@alflud]

*Writes in calendar: "chuck day"

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha!

[@tableshaper4076]

Hmmmm, that was interesting. I can't recommend dropping the chuck onto the concrete, I suggest a barefoot flip flop catch.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yeah, flip flop stop is the way to go.

[@ohasis8331]

Had the misfortune to be in a position to have to use one of those hand held drills. I had used them since a kid but not for many years. The only one we could find was something made in India. It was absolute rubbish being fitted with only one gear and the whole thing fell to bits halfway through the fifth and last hole needed. With bruised knuckles and pinched fingers, the only consolation that the company paid for it. I know now why they're called chucks - chucked it as hard as I could into a river nearby. They're not quite made the way they used to be.

[@MikeFarrington]

Yeah, pick up an older version in good shape if you can.

[@troywaller77]

The jokes in this video made me CHUCKle. :( Sorry couldn't resist.

[@MikeFarrington]

Haha!

[@douglasholt05]

I was always told “ It’s a poor workman that blames his tools”…

[@MikeFarrington]

A poor workman lets his tools get to a place where they don't work well.

[@AquaPeet]

Don't fidget too much or they'll send you away from the poker table for being too much of a distraction to the other players...

[@MikeFarrington]

Good point.

[@Hatchmade]

your videos are never vomitous...

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.

[@greglevandoski2983]

Up-chuckable perhaps, but definitely not vomitus.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Thank you.

[@waynespringer3320]

You mean you stole the container from your wonderful and beautiful wife that let's you do all the things you do presumably without complaint. Yeah there is that!

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Much better wording.

[@williamellis8993]

The key word is presumably lol.

[@kiwigrunt330]

That is a beautiful drill press. I have a discounted cheap and cheerful China made one. It is far superior to yours because the accuracy is involuntary adjustable with random results. A bit like a box of chocolates...

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Love it.

[@Djkudos14]

DM if you are interested in a Mill located in Arvada, CO. I know a guy, aka a father in-law.

[@MikeFarrington]

I hate to sound dumb, but I don't know how to DM on KZbin. Could you email me via my website?

[@korycoster3586]

If you are going to tease us with descriptions of your oiled chest, but not show it, that's just rude.

[@MikeFarrington]

Ha! Next video.

[@RYwoodview]

Interesting, NOT . . .

[@MikeFarrington]

Thank you.