Okay guys, I'm over my want of getting a benchtop drill press. I'm going to try and keep the one I have with a little effort in getting it squared away. The first thing I'm going to do is re-seat the chuck which is a 5/8th JT3. If you check this site, http://www.ereplacementparts.com/del...3279_3670.html, you will find lots of info on this DP including how to remove and reinstall the chuck and also the quill/spindle.. I had no idea that you need some wedges that are specifically made for this purpose. You can get those here.....http://www.mcmaster.com/?error_redir...9/2410/=l5uipd. Right now I'm thinking that I should just get a new chuck since mine is 11 years old. One of the bit grippers is a little loose. Also trying to decide what make of chuck to get. I'm off to do a Google search.........................
Wow! Those Jacobs chucks cost major $$! However I found a Jacobs ball bearning model 14N at Sears for $135 w/free shipping. It's not 5/8th but 1/2". The 5/8 model starts out with 1/8th and I think I would like to be able to use very small bits sometimes and 1/2" will be okay for the max. I was looking a a cheaper Grizzly model (H6204) for less than 1/2 the Jacobs price, but decided for higher quality over the long run. YMMV.