Secure bits into your drill press, milling machine, or lathe. These chucks are keyed, so they grip bits tightly to prevent slipping under heavy loads. Use the included key to tighten and loosen the jaws. Attach these chucks to your machine with a Jacobs taper arbor. To maximize grip and minimize runout, choose a chuck where your drill bit diameter falls in the middle of the bit shank size range.

Medium duty chucks work for most drilling jobs in metal, wood, and plastic. A one-piece sleeve keeps them rigid when drilling in hard materials, such as steel. For accuracy and longevity, they have hardened wear points and center-ground jaws that grip the bit evenly.

Jacobs chucks are the most widely used drill chucks.