First post, long time lurker. Be kind.
I currently have a Jet 15" bench top drill press and for multiple reasons would like to replace the current keyed chuck with a keyless version. Current chuck is 2JT with an 2JT/3MT arbor. Also, for multiple reasons I do not buy knock off or inexpensive imports. So I have several questions that I would like help to answer:
1.) Should I go with the same 2JT or switch to a 33JT? Is there really any difference?
2.) Should I also replace the arbor even if I stay with a 2JT?
3.) I am considering Bison and Rohm. Others? Jacobs seem to have lots of critics relating to quality. I have no idea except that I know that I can't afford and don't need an Albrecht!
4.) Current chuck is 5/8" max which seems to be pretty large for a 2JT according to the research that I have done. 1/2" good enough?
5.) Anything else?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards,
Tom