WEN Keyless Chuck on WEN 15 inch

I install the WEN keyless chuck on my WEN 15 inch variable speed drill press. This drill press utilizes the MT2 (Morse Taper #2). I installed the keyless chuck thinking the overall arbor length was nearly the same as the keyed chuck arbor, but the taper began 1/4 inch higher, combined with a lack of a tang, now the arbor removal wedge was useless. I fix this in another video.
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions in the comment section.
Thank you for watching and stay safe out there!

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Thanks. I have a wen press that's a different model but the procedure to replace the chuck is the same. I just got a keyless chuck and needed to know how to replace it. this video is perfect, thank you! Like you, I don't need it absolutely perfect for my use cases. not sending a man to space. just doing stuff around the house. thanks again.

[@pmtips4482]

I'm glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@UtahDarkHorse]

@@pmtips4482 Got it installed with the help of your video. Sweet!

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Straight to the point no bullshit. Great review thanks for posting

[@pmtips4482]

Thank you for watching!

[@brevs8387]

I have the 10-inch version of this drill press. I've had it for around 10 years. It works the same as it did when I first bought it, other than two of the three holes for the chuck being temperamental from use. I have a feeling your video will help me replace that chuck. Thanks so much!

[@pmtips4482]

Thank you for watching!

[@LiloUkulele]

Great straight forward educational video (no annoying heavy metal music).

[@Obinjess]

Good video with great explanation. Thanks for uploading this I think I'll upgrade the chuck on my WEN press as well. Keep up the good work.

[@pmtips4482]

I really appreciate the comment! Thank you for watching!

[@jamesdishman3005]

Did you get a different square I bought the same chuck I had to put a 3/8 bolt in the top of the arbor just to get it out I had to taper the bolt with my bench grinder, do you have any tips??

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

That is a nice chuck for that price. That is real close. It should work good and like you said faster. Have a good week Pm! See ya in the next one!

[@pmtips4482]

Thanks, you too!

[@paris466]

Getting ready to change mine. Great info. Maybe check the runout using a couple of brand new/unused bits?

[@pd417]

You mentioned and I also noticed the lack of a tang on the WEN taper. Because of the lack of a tang, will the WEN taper be able to be knocked out with the extraction tool once installed?

[@pmtips4482]

No, you need to screw in a bolt or stud after matching the thread pitch, and loctite it. Mine had to be about an inch high, but this will depend on your specific arbor. Thank you for watching!

[@Tome4kkkk]

Wen doesnt ship to Poland. Any equivalent or better chucks for B16 taper that are availabke globally and don't cost $100?

[@pmtips4482]

One would think you could locate a suitable chuck in Europe. I'm not familiar with them across the pond. Thanks!

[@Tome4kkkk]

@@pmtips4482 As I see it they all demonstrate spindle play of almost a milimeter at the end of the chuck. Thus paying more than $40 for a chuck isn't worth it, worrying about concentricity might not be worth it either. The wobble happens between the casting and the telescopic spindle as well as at the quill at the top.

[@pmtips4482]

@Tome4kkkk Right, and on my drilling I was okay with a few ten thousandths off. Any more tighter tolerance and one may have to look into a milling machine.

[@Tome4kkkk]

@@pmtips4482 Exactly. My plan is to add some tightening screws by threading directly into the casting. I'm certain I can eliminate at least half of the play this way. Even now it's OK and better than a drill stand. Especially noise-wise!

[@Alexthedog777]

Great video. Thx!

[@pmtips4482]

Glad you liked it!

[@benkanobe7500]

What is "drill rod" used for? I didn't know it existed until this youtube.

[@pmtips4482]

Drill rod will come in just about any size and it is super straight, machined to tight tolerance. Thanks for watching!

[@benkanobe7500]

@@pmtips4482 Thank you. Never came up in Metal Shop in 1971 or any other time in my life as an engineer. Amazing

[@guanwenlong]

Nice❤❤

[@pmtips4482]

Thank you!

[@kabraken]

wht kind of oil was that

[@pmtips4482]

Hi, that was Zero Friction oil I bought at a hardware store. I just like it for the needle nose and one drop at a time control. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesdishman3005]

Looks to me your table is out of square plus you need a machine sits square just some observations God bless

[@pmtips4482]

Thank you for the info! Thanks for watching!

[@tarpanc34]

i got one of them.. if anyone is in or near clearwater fl ill sell mine for cost with out shipping.. thats a deal.. i had to order the one with out an arbor.. next size smaller drill press..