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Shop Tip #175
© Frank Ford 2006; Photo by FF

I keep a spare keyless chuck mounted on a straight shaft for use when I need to drill a small hole and the drill press table is too low to reach without moving it. That way, I don't waste time raising the table, and I don't lose alignment.