Hi Daniel,
The Morse Taper #2 as well as all other taper fits are machined for a slight
interference fit. Put in the largest drill, run the drill press at a low rpm and
drill some holes in soft steel. The mere pressure exerted by drilling will
usually set the chuck into the tapered fit.
Steve Harvey
Daniel Neuman wrote:
> Hello All,
> This is an off topic drill press question. I have a drill press that
> has a MT-2 taper chuck. The chuck presses on to this tapered shaft and the
> shaft fits up into the drill press. My question is how do you getthe chuck
> pressed onto the tapered shaft without screwing it up??
> Daniel 69 2000
> SF CA
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