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JWL · 07-30-2015, 05:41 AM

I have several of each style in various sizes and those with a "key" hold best. However, I like the speed and convenience of the "keyless". Truth be told--I often do things the original equipment manufacturer would not recommend such as chucking a 5/8" bit, with cut down shank, into a 3/8" chuck.

07-30-2015, 05:41 AM	#19
JWL Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fitzgerald, Georgia Posts: 2,204	Re: Will a ratcheting drill chuck hold the bit for drilliing steel I have several of each style in various sizes and those with a "key" hold best. However, I like the speed and convenience of the "keyless". Truth be told--I often do things the original equipment manufacturer would not recommend such as chucking a 5/8" bit, with cut down shank, into a 3/8" chuck.