Ever find yourself hunting for your drill press chuck key? Here’s a simple solution.
Get yourself a badge holder with a reel. Remove the clip on the reel and glue it to your drill press. Then use the snap clip to grip your chuck key as shown.
When you are done tightening the chuck, you put the key away (this is the best part) by letting go. The reel will put the key back to where it belongs.
This is also a safely feature. If you leave the key in the chuck when you start your drill, it will fly up towards the reel instead of flying through the air or towards your face.
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DeWalt DWV010 HEPA Dust Extractor
- Initial static pressure (in. of water): 47 - Static pressure with bag 2/3 full: 47 - Noise level (db): 80 - Disposable filter bags (5 pack): $32 - Reusable bag avail. from mfr.: No - Hose length (ft): 16 - Cord length (ft): 8
This is the saw I want in my shop. For one, it’s easy to use. All of the controls are easy to reach and manipulate, and the glide mechanism is both robust and smooth. The handle works well for righties and lefties. Then there are added bonuses that no other saw has. For instance, its hold-down is superb, as it can move to different locations, hinges for a greater range of coverage, and actually holds down the work. In addition, the saw has two points of dust collection, letting it firmly beat the rest of the field. The one downside was the saw’s laser, which was so faint we had to turn off the shop lights to see it. Still, all these pluses in a package that fits tight to the wall? That’s a winner for me.
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