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  1. Mar 28, 2018, 12:46 PM #1
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    Chuck Tool Spring loaded

    I (roughly) made a spring loaded chuck tool.
    Chuck Tool Spring loaded-t-wrench-spring.jpg

    Kinda rough but works well.

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    functionality for me always wins over form.

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    how does it work actually?
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    The spring pushes the tool out of the chuck so that one cannot leave the tool in the chuck when you turn it on, I personally know someone who has done that a couple of times.
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    Thanks for the clarification. Intelligent safety related idea.
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    Thanks Ralphxyz! We've added your Spring Loaded Chuck Key to our Lathe Accessories category,
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