rayhowes

Hi. Does anyone use this type of chuck, if so how do you rate it. Thanks.

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chippypah

If you are talking about the woodrat eliminator, whats the point ? very expensive and limits depth of cut.
http://woodrat.com/chuck.html
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Pete

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bobj3

Hi Ray

I have one in a box in the shop ,, somewhere..


One users review,, I would give it 2 stars out of 5 stars...

The 2 stars = , it's hard to use if the router is in the table, plus it puts in mark on the router bit, small circle from the set screw,and if the bit spins you have a real mark in the bit...plus you have only on holding point for the bit unlike the normal collet chuck, plus it can be tricky to get the bit out once it has the set screw mark on the bit...vise grip time... with a small hammer to get it out..

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garycurtis

I use the Eliminator Chuck on my DeWalt 625 mounted in a WoodRat. Using allen wrenches to cinch up a bit instead of spanner wrenches feels very modern. You don't have to flop the router on its side and then reach in with two wrenches.

Though I must say, the Festool OF 1400 I got last week is pretty good. Single wrench with a ratcheting chuck and spindle lock. Pretty nifty.

I've used the Eliminator for a year, and inserting and removing bits is easy. Haven't any clearance a depth issues with it.

Gary Curtis