Jacobs Chuck 30354 3/8-Inch Keyless Chuck for 3/8-Inch 24 Thread Spindle

We have used Jacobs chucks probably several thousand times over the years, and they have never disappointed us. As expected, this chuck is well machined, threads smoothly, grips very well, and is easy to tighten. A good price point, too. This is one of those items that is exceedingly important when you're doing a job yet something you don't even think about - unless it malfunctions. We haven't had a Jacobs chuck malfunction yet. Very happy with this.

Per some discussions by top-notch machinists, keyless chucks are much more accurate than the "original" chuck invented by Jacobs, which has the key; they are somewhere in between keyed chucks and collets.Jacobs has a great name and the quality has been right up there, for a keyless chuck at this price. I'm not looking for a few ten-thousands or hundred-thousands of inch and this is perfect to replace the awkward keyed chuck which came on the equipment-and which got locked inside the keyed chuck when I put it in there to prevent loss. Had to buy a new key to get that one out!So, no more lost keys, no more fiddling trying to get the key in and tighten, so this is quicker by far, grip is fantastic--at least what the keyed chuck was--and so much faster.Whatever you have that came with a keyed chuck, replace it with this and every time you use it, you'll love it all over again.

Perfect fit for my SNAP ON 14.4 volt cordless drill.

The chuck itself appears to be nice as far has holding drill bits. Way too much runout, unless you're good with the center of your hole being +/- 0.125". Bummer, I had high hopes for this item.

I purchased this chuck to replace a Jacob’s chuck w/ key on an old drill from the 90’s. I had no issues w/ installing the new chuck. So far it’s been operating just fine.My only gripe is how my original Jacob’s chuck is Made in the USA and this new one is made in China. We’ll see how this impacts its longevity, because the original 30yr old chuck still works just fine, but I wanted the ease of a keyless one.I also repair medical equipment and the “new” Jacob’s chucks that some of the equipment use are made in China now too. Unfortunately….

I used this and a small Morse Taper to make a small drill rig for the tail stock on my wood lathe. A lot easier to manage than the big, already assembled, chuck and taper sets and it costs less. I have a small 21" bed and this chuck gives me more usable space when boring stock.

I specifically bought this because the Amazon product description (at the time I am writing this review) says "Country of Origin: USA". This chuck came to me in packaging that clearly states "Made in China".I bought the amazon warehouse deal on this so around half price. If I had paid full price I would have returned it since there are plenty of other Chinese-made chucks for far less money. Too bad, I was really hoping it was actually made in the USA.

The Black&Decker LDX120 drill has awesome potential. I have put mine through all kinds of abuse and it still works great. The only problem is that the chuck is difficult to get it tight, and even when I get it as tight as I can, loosens up with moderate use. This chuck is the perfect solution. It is easy to tighten and holds bits without issue.HOW TO REMOVE THE OLD CHUCK AND INSTALL THE NEW ONE: You need aT20 torx wrench like this: Stanley 60-012 T20 Standard Torx Screwdriver.1. stick the T20 wrench into the chuck opening and turn clockwise to loosen and remove the screw while holding the chuck with your other hand. It is on tight, so it will require some force to break it loose.2. unscrew the old chuck turning it counter clockwise.3. reverse the steps to install the new chuck. I added a little blue thread lock gel (vibratite) before putting the T20 screw back in.