Jet 561704 Taper Mount Drill Chuck 0-1/2 in JT-6

Product Description

The JET 561704 is a taper mount drill chuck designed for use on drill presses and milling machines where a secure, repeatable tool hold is required. It accepts drill bits and round-shank tooling from 0 to 1/2 inches in diameter and mounts via a JT-6 Jacobs taper arbor interface. The chuck provides consistent concentricity across its capacity range, making it a reliable choice for production drilling, maintenance shops, and light machine tool work. Machinists and tool-room technicians are the primary installers of this component.

This chuck is suited for stationary drilling applications in both shop and industrial environments. The JT-6 taper mount is a standardized interface found on a range of drill press spindles and milling machine quills, making this a widely applicable replacement or upgrade chuck. It is appropriate for use in metal fabrication shops, HVAC mechanical rooms, plumbing fabrication, and general trade shop settings where a drill press is part of the workflow.

Key Features

• Capacity range of 0 to 1/2 inches accommodates a broad selection of drill bits and round-shank tooling
• JT-6 Jacobs taper mount provides a standardized, secure spindle connection
• Taper mount design allows for tool-free chuck removal with a taper drift when service is needed
• Compact and lightweight at 1.3 pounds for reduced spindle load

Compatibility

Designed for drill press spindles and machine tool quills equipped with a JT-6 Jacobs taper arbor interface. Confirm spindle taper designation before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation and removal should be performed by a qualified machinist or toolroom technician. Power down and lock out the drill press or milling machine at the main disconnect before mounting or removing the chuck. The chuck is seated by firm mallet pressure onto the matching JT-6 arbor taper; removal is accomplished using a taper drift inserted through the spindle drift slot. Do not use the drill press motor or quill mechanism to force-seat or remove the chuck.

Technical Specifications

• Chuck Capacity: 0 to 1/2 inches
• Arbor Taper: JT-6
• Weight: 1.3 pounds
• UPC: 662755105104

Standard Information

• Brand: JET
• Manufacturer Part Number: 561704