Milwaukee 49-22-1560 1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment

Reviews of Milwaukee 49-22-1560 1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment

1.) Handy tool
Reviewed by: Swamp Yankee SE Conn.
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Great for drilling pilot holes using odd size drills, (drills unavailable with hex shanks). Use a quick change (ball) chuck in the drill and switching between drill bit and drive bit is a snap. I purchased a keyless chuck first and it was too bulky and did not hold small bits well. The key drive on this chuck fixed that problem and I prefer the smaller size. A word about quick change or ball chucks, get the type that releases the tool by pushing the collar forward (away from the drill, Milwaukee or Ryobi do). I used a Hitachi (release by pulling the collar back) for a short time and moving around the job site with the drill on a belt hook resulted in the loss of several bits! It pains me to say this, because I'm a Milwaukee fan, but I found the Ryobi qc chuck to be more durable.

2.) chuck key comes with chuck
Reviewed by: woodarama ct
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just to let you know the chuck comes with a chuck key. it is not listed anywhere and Amazon tries to sell you one for $2.15. i almost bit but the shipping was going to be over $6 on a $2 item. i was pleased when i opened the box.


3.) Pricey, but excellent quality
Reviewed by: FXP New York City
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Well made, solid, comes with a key so don't need to buy another one from Amazon. I bought it to convert my electric screwdriver to a drill for small bit sizes, works well.

4.) Milwaukee 49-22-1560 Chuck
Reviewed by: Tool Nut Pengilly, MN USA
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Handy item. Hex drive drill bits are pricy to use, snap one and it is junk. With this 'lil chuck you can use standard shank bits in a hex driver, do a pilot hole, pop out the chuck, pop in a driver bit.

5.) Exactly what I needed.
Reviewed by: Erik H. Reppen Chicago
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I originally bought this with the intention of giving my Yankee-style spiral ratcheting screwdrivers a drilling option. It works okay with my original Yankee from '50s (it's a touch wobbly) but it works great with my modern Schroeder spiral ratcheting driver, which has much tighter, more stable action (Schroeder FYI, is a German precision parts company).

Now it also gets used with my Milwaukee 12-volt sub-compact driver/drill so I can use higher quality drill bits with a wider variety of sizes which makes a world of difference and vastly expands the role of this amazing little power tool.

The keyed chuck and light weight make it a lot more practical of an option than the heavy Makita 1/2" keyless version that relies on drilling at high speeds for a few seconds to lock the bit in. This made it hard to get the bits secure in the Makita with a relatively low-RPM driver, which struck me as kind of a dumb oversight on Makita's part. The Makita was also a bit top-heavy to work well with the Yankees even it did keep the bits secure after using a faster drill to secure the bit.

I still don't get the big deal with keyless chucks. Too many of them don't work very well and I don't want to risk an expensive bit on a loose chuck.

Anyway, Milwaukee couldn't have offered a better adapter for my needs and it was well worth ~20 bucks.

6.) great product
Reviewed by: philip largo, florida
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shopped all the local stores trying to find a chuck attachment that met my needs. this chuck is great and so easy to remove and add and is solid.

7.) Very nice drill accessory
Reviewed by: J. Sanders
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Just the thing for using in a half inch drill for smaller bit sizes rather than having two drills and works nicely in a driver also.

8.) Easy Chuck
Reviewed by: Links Pilgrim San Diego, California USA
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This completes the sub-compact drill purchase. It does what it was intended -- good chuck!

9.) Gets the job done, but nothing special
Reviewed by: Eric S. Olstad New Jersey, USA
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This is a nice little attachment to have to save yourself from having to go out and buy drill bits that have a hex end. Just pop this bad boy in there and you'll be able to use *most* of your drill bits. The problem is that it's only 1/4". The larger drill bits simply won't fit. 1/2" would have done the trick, but there doesn't seem to be a 1/2" chuck attachment anywhere.

It certainly gets the job done though. It locks up nice and tight using the chuck key. You never have to worry about it loosening up on you in the middle of work as some of the keyless chucks are prone to.

But now the problem comes down to where do you put your chuck key? Most of the drills that have the quick swap "chuck" are small and don't have any room for magnets or whatever you would need to hold the chuck key for you. So, that's definitely an issue. But I guess the saving grace for that is that it's a common chuck key and you could find a replacement easily. If not, it's still somewhat possible to use your hand (provided you have a glove or some really thick callouses).

10.) Quick Release Chuck for Milwaukee quarter drive impact
Reviewed by: Keivn L. Rasmussen
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Not as steady or true as a regular drill but in a pinch it's nice to not have to carry the drill with you as well.

11.) Keyless vs Keyed (jacob's) Chuck
Reviewed by: Dale N. Scott
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Having used both keyed and keyless chucks for many years I can tell you from my experience that an old-fashion Jacob's (keyed) chuck is the most secure. The main drawbacks are: a)Time lost changing bits, b)Keeping the chuck key handy. A GOOD quality keyless chuck will do a descent job of gripping the bit and eliminates the need for a key (Makita makes one). 1/4" hex-shank bits are great for rapid change and will not spin out in any chuck (and eliminate the need for a chuck in a tool (like an impact driver drill) equipped with a quick change collar. The obvious drawback to hex-shank bits is that they will not fit securely in a drill bit sharpener and must be dressed manually (which requires skill, practice and a knowledge of bit dynamics) or replaced (costly & wasteful). I hope potential buyers find this information useful. My 3 star rating is not a reflection on the quality of the product but addresses the convenience enjoyed by using a keyless chuck.

12.) What's the capacity?
Reviewed by: J. Partridge Michigan
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Hey what's the capacity of this chuck? I know they call it a "1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment", but that might be the drill bit capacity or the size hex drive that it fits. I can't seem to find the info on Milwaukee's site.

Thanks,

John

Features of Milwaukee 49-22-1560 1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment

The Milwaukee 1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment is an ideal replacement chuck and allows the same flexibility in drilling and driving capabilities as a driver drill or corded drill with a 3-jawed chuck. This replacement 1/4-inch chuck comes as standard equipment with Milwaukee 2.4-volt single and 2-speed cordless screwdrivers.

1.) Durable 1/4-inch replacement chuck attachment;
2.) Allows similar flexibility in drilling and driving capabilities as a driver drill or corded drill with 3-jawed chuck;
3.) Comes as standard equipment on Milwaukee 2.4-volt cordless screwdrivers;
4.) Designed for professional-grade durability; 3-jawed adjustable chuck;
5.) Weighs 6.4 ounces shipped;

Package Height x Length x Width: 3.7 in. x 3.7 in. x 2.4 in.
Package Weight: 0.35 lbs.

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