Comments on: Lose The Collet And Wrench, Use A Dremel Chuck Instead http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:35:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Arnold http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-85441 Arnold Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:02:48 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-85441 I've had the problem of bits breaking, the chuck not being tight enough during operation (something that isn't a problem when using a collet), and also while cutting mdf, it would gunk up the tiny springs in the chuck so essentially the "jaws" wouldn't open or close without coercion. I’ve had the problem of bits breaking, the chuck not being tight enough during operation (something that isn’t a problem when using a collet), and also while cutting mdf, it would gunk up the tiny springs in the chuck so essentially the “jaws” wouldn’t open or close without coercion.

]]> By: Smee http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-78858 Smee Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:06:19 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-78858 Maybe my chuck is different from the one everyone else seems to be using, but I've been using one almost exclusively for years. In fact, it came with my current Dremel and has been used from the start. I've never encountered problems with bits breaking. Everything seems to be as true as I get with a collet. I do agree that you have to be careful about accidentally grinding away what you are working on. Maybe my chuck is different from the one everyone else seems to be using, but I’ve been using one almost exclusively for years. In fact, it came with my current Dremel and has been used from the start. I’ve never encountered problems with bits breaking. Everything seems to be as true as I get with a collet.

I do agree that you have to be careful about accidentally grinding away what you are working on.

]]> By: Jim http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74414 Jim Sat, 09 Jun 2007 00:05:17 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74414 I had one of these for my dremel for awhile and finally decided to "retire" it (i.e. it's still in my toolbox I just don't use it anymore). I too found the problems to outweigh the benefits. As others have mentioned, doesn't hold as good as collet, easy to grind the heck out of your work (or fingers), break skinny diameter carbide bits, etc. Basically I asked myself one day if I really needed this and the answer was nah. I had one of these for my dremel for awhile and finally decided to “retire” it (i.e. it’s still in my toolbox I just don’t use it anymore). I too found the problems to outweigh the benefits. As others have mentioned, doesn’t hold as good as collet, easy to grind the heck out of your work (or fingers), break skinny diameter carbide bits, etc. Basically I asked myself one day if I really needed this and the answer was nah.

]]> By: ned.ludd http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74368 ned.ludd Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:58:17 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74368 These things will break wire sized carbide bits, one after another after another. If you're going to be using a dremel in a drill press for making circuit boards, stay FAR away from these. Stick with collets, and stop breaking bits every 3 holes. These adjustable chucks just don't run true enough for the task. These things will break wire sized carbide bits, one after another after another. If you’re going to be using a dremel in a drill press for making circuit boards, stay FAR away from these. Stick with collets, and stop breaking bits every 3 holes. These adjustable chucks just don’t run true enough for the task.

]]> By: Buck http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74354 Buck Fri, 08 Jun 2007 20:12:44 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74354 I use the collets for things that I really don't want coming loose, like cutoff wheels and the dremel router bits, but if I'm drilling or polishing something I'll use the chuck. The most annoying thing about the chuck to me is that it's kind of big, and if you're not careful the knurled grip area will happily grind a nice chunk out of your work. I use the collets for things that I really don’t want coming loose, like cutoff wheels and the dremel router bits, but if I’m drilling or polishing something I’ll use the chuck.

The most annoying thing about the chuck to me is that it’s kind of big, and if you’re not careful the knurled grip area will happily grind a nice chunk out of your work.

]]> By: Pat http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74330 Pat Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:54:42 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74330 Stuey - you are right and wrong. I have one, and it does not hold a tool I am using hard as well as the regular collet under ideal circumstances But, if you are using an off brand tool with not quite the right size diameter or have a worn aluminium holder thingie, then the chuck gives better grip. Also, with the chuck any small drill you have can be used with your dremel. The chuck is fast to install - pull off the collet & the ali holder bit, screw the chuck on, and off you go, so it is not a problem to switch back and forth. I thought everyone had one of these! They are worth it ( Stuey - you are right and wrong.

I have one, and it does not hold a tool I am using hard as well as the regular collet under ideal circumstances

But, if you are using an off brand tool with not quite the right size diameter or have a worn aluminium holder thingie, then the chuck gives better grip. Also, with the chuck any small drill you have can be used with your dremel.

The chuck is fast to install - pull off the collet & the ali holder bit, screw the chuck on, and off you go, so it is not a problem to switch back and forth.

I thought everyone had one of these! They are worth it (

]]> By: Stuey http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74323 Stuey Fri, 08 Jun 2007 18:27:32 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2007/06/08/lose-the-collet-and-wrench-use-a-dremel-chuck-instead/#comment-74323 I have mixed feelings about this - my impression is that the regular collets provide better horizontal stability and this the adjustable chuck is more for light duty work, or drilling/engraving/vertical stresses. I see this more as a complement rather than a substitute. I have mixed feelings about this - my impression is that the regular collets provide better horizontal stability and this the adjustable chuck is more for light duty work, or drilling/engraving/vertical stresses.

I see this more as a complement rather than a substitute.

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