Re: Allen key size for Craftsman 101 4 jaw chuck
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Then you probably need a 15/64th . Good luck finding one at the usual sources. I tried to find one online, and no joy.?
You could try spending some quality time with a belt sander and a 1/4" hex key.
If the chuck is old, as you say, the socket may just be worn. Wrap a bit of foil around the key, and see if that feels better. It will give you an idea how much metal to remove if you modify a larger key, and may be enough to solve your problem.?
Bill in OKC?
William R. Meyers, MSgt, USAF(Ret.)
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On Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 08:02:28 AM CDT, Martin McGlensey <mmcg29440@...> wrote:
The chuck is original to the lathe. It dates back to 1930 ish. It was my
friends first lathe as a boy. He was 80 some when I got it. His allen wrench
was 7/32". It feels loose.
Marty
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Bill in OKC too