pin vise

[Wichman]

I have a pin vise, looks like a miniature drill chuck. I've used it in the past without any problems, but now it won't hold a small (less than 1/16th) dill bit straight. It will hold larger bits straight but not the small ones.

So, two questions:

1. can I fix it

2. whats a good brand name for a replacement/second?

 

 

[ike]

BEST BET IS BUY A NEW ONE. THEY ARE LIKE OT;HER TOOLS THEY WEAR OUT, UNLESS IT HAS COLETS ITN IT , OTHER WISE JUST BUY A NEW ONE. i HAVE USED THEM FOR YEARS IN THE MACHINE SHOP AND THEY DO WEAR OUT. AMAZON HAVE THEM FOR $8 TO $12

ike

Edited September 12, 2020 by ike

[NC Scroller]

I put a Jacob's Chuck in my drill press.  I believe it is a #32.  It is a key type chuck.  It hold everything from 0 to 3/8" so no need for a pin vise or any other adaptor. 

[Roberta Moreton]

I just use my dremel. 

[ike]

I use the pin vice to clear out the small holes when the pattern doesn't allow the blade to go thru. My drill press  will except up to 032 drill bits . I used a drill adaptor befor I got this drill

IKE

[Wichman]

On 9/12/2020 at 5:16 AM, NC Scroller said:

I put a Jacob's Chuck in my drill press.  I believe it is a #32.  It is a key type chuck.  It hold everything from 0 to 3/8" so no need for a pin vise or any other adaptor. 

I found a Jacobs chuck on A, 0 to 1/8; $335. I only paid $100 for the drill press.

[Wichman]

It appears that the plate that the threaded rod goes through to tighten the chuck jaws is damaged, I have ordered a new pin vise from Amazon. Also got a collet set for the Dremel that will clamp the bits as a stop gap.

[Rockytime]

That would work. You would only have $435 invested.

[ben2008]

I just use my Dremel that I have had for umteen years. One of the best little tools around for drilling tiny holes up to 1/8" and a multitude of other things like sanding, shaping, cutting etc. The accessories for it are endless. Worth the investment many times over.

Edited September 14, 2020 by ben2008

[John B]

I would suggest you get hold of a 1/4"  chuck of an old drill. Put a bolt in the end that screws onto the drill, cut the head of it and put it in your drill press or other drill.
I have used one for years for the smaller bits.
 

[NC Scroller]

9 hours ago, Wichman said:

I found a Jacobs chuck on A, 0 to 1/8; $335. I only paid $100 for the drill press.

Check out ebay.  That is where I got mine.  Many used ones available for under $50 and some new ones under $100.   For the record you want the #34

[Rolf]

On 9/13/2020 at 10:45 PM, Wichman said:

It appears that the plate that the threaded rod goes through to tighten the chuck jaws is damaged, I have ordered a new pin vise from Amazon. Also got a collet set for the Dremel that will clamp the bits as a stop gap.

Dremel makes a small chuck that replaces the annoying collets.  https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dremel-Multi-Pro-Tool-Chuck/1002626660

[OCtoolguy]

5 hours ago, Rolf said:

Dremel makes a small chuck that replaces the annoying collets.  https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dremel-Multi-Pro-Tool-Chuck/1002626660

I bought one those Rolf. Solves the dilemma nicely.

[Bill WIlson]

Fortunately my drill press has a good chuck and will hold even the smallest of numbered drills.  I also have a Dremel with the chuck that Rolf linked that works very well.  I have a pin vise somewhere, but I never liked it and haven't used it in years.

[Wichman]

11 hours ago, Rolf said:

Dremel makes a small chuck that replaces the annoying collets.  https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dremel-Multi-Pro-Tool-Chuck/1002626660

I checked the HD website and it showed the local store had two. The store did not have two, it did not even have a slot for the item. I talked with a member of management that I know outside of HD and he started complaining to me about how bad the website/store products interface is.

 

[BadBob]

11 hours ago, Wichman said:

I checked the HD website and it showed the local store had two. The store did not have two, it did not even have a slot for the item. I talked with a member of management that I know outside of HD and he started complaining to me about how bad the website/store products interface is.

Their inventory system is terrible. I have learned that you have to go look yourself. Lowes is better but still has issues.

[Rolf]

Regarding store inventory, it really comes down to management. 

[hotshot]

18 hours ago, octoolguy said:

I bought one those Rolf. Solves the dilemma nicely.

I third that.  I needed to use those very very small bits, and this chuck is pretty painless.  I've been using since Nov 2018 without any issues.  I'm thinking Dremel should toss one of these in with the higher end dremels they sell, though they are pretty cheap.

Edited September 16, 2020 by hotshot

[amazingkevin]

On 9/15/2020 at 9:17 AM, Rolf said:

Dremel makes a small chuck that replaces the annoying collets.  https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dremel-Multi-Pro-Tool-Chuck/1002626660

All my dremils have this on them collets are a waste of time.

[Woodmaster1]

Amazon has mini drill chucks less than $20.