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1. 
   john_schaalje | May 12, 2011 08:39pm | #1

   WIth the jaws retracted into the chuck, you can tap on the bottom of the chuck with a brass hammer and secure it into place.  If you don't have a brass hammer you could try placing a block of wood between the chuck and the hammer.

   I neither of those work, I have slid my chuck into place by hand then pulled down on the lever with the chuck then secured against my table or a block of wood.  You may have to pull on the lever with some good force to get it to stay, but it has worked for me.

   John Schaalje

2. 
   roc | May 13, 2011 12:04am | #2

   Aren't Data Bases Wonderful?

   This one goes back to 2002 !

   http://forums.finewoodworking.com/fine-woodworking-knots/power-tools-and-machinery/dang-drill-press-chuck-keeps-falling

   Let us know if you still have problems.