Millers Falls No. 2 drill

Thanks Joe, a kind reply. I found that the chuck is one solid peice with sprung jaws inside. I gave it some tapping and the jaws went back down into the chuck. Now I have it soaking in wd-40 in a covered can. The grit build-up is too much, and the jaws and spring need to be worked. I noticed the way it works, place in a bit and tighten by screwing the chuck down the thread shaft, as tightened it will stay that way while in use, but I still like the key type better.

Alex

To tighten or loosen the chuck hold the chuck with one hand and turn the crank with the other.

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So, how did they get the jaws, and springs, into the chuck? I've seen a few that looked to be one piece, but it was due to a very precise fit between the bottom oiece and the base. There's also a circular piece inside that the shafe presses upwards to tighten the jaws. When unscrewed the shaft releases the pressure and the springs push the jasw open and down. wish I had one in front of me to look at so I could describe it better. Maybe I'll remember when I get home. joe