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Tighten the drill bit in the chuck.

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What part of the drill press holds the drill bit?

"chuck"


What is a chuck key?

goes with a drill to tighten the neck around the drill bit.The end of a drill where the bit goes is called a chuck. You use a key to tighten it to hold the bit. It is not a key like a house key but a gear that matches the teeth on the chuck.


What kind of shank must bits for a drill press have?

They must have shanks to match the chuck that the drill press has.


What tool is used to fasten a drill in a drill chuck?

A 'chuck key ' is used, there are 2-3 sizes.


How do you remove a drill bit from an electric drill?

Normally with a chuck key.


What type of drill press chuck should be used with a straight shank twist drill?

A three jaw chuck is usual.


What is the difference between an SDS drill and a hammer drill?

The SDS drill is considered to be the superior option for efficiency and ease of use, it does not require a chuck key. The hammer drill requires a chuck key for fitting different drill bits, which is considered the main difference of the drills.


What power tool does not use a chuck?

every tool except for a drill, drill press, lathe and dremel


What is the function of the drill press?

It drives the chuck around to enable drilling.


What is a keyless drill chuck?

A chuck that has a construction that allows you to tighten or loosen it without the use of a key.


What tool is used to tighten a drill bit?

Mag Aral kayo Mabuti. Wag Puro Research. :P


What is used to fasten a drill in a drill chuck?

There are two types of chuck. One clamps up by hand, twisting holder against chuck base. Others have a serrated edge and need a chuck key.