Value Collection 00074013 Drill Chuck Drift 1MT

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 00074013 is a drill chuck drift designed to eject drill chucks and tool holders seated in 1MT (Morse Taper No. 1) spindles and sockets. The drift is inserted into the release slot of the spindle and struck with a mallet to break the taper seat and free the chuck or adapter. At 0.16 pounds, it is a lightweight, single-purpose hand tool built for quick tool changes on drill presses, lathes, and milling machines equipped with a No. 1 Morse Taper. Machinists, toolroom technicians, and maintenance mechanics keep a matched drift on hand for every taper size in the shop.

This drift is sized specifically for No. 1 Morse Taper tooling. It fits the standard ejection slot geometry of spindles and quills machined to the 1MT specification, making it a practical addition to any toolroom or machine shop that runs smaller drill presses or benchtop lathes with 1MT spindles. The tool is sold individually and is appropriate for both production and maintenance environments where taper-mount tooling is changed regularly.

Key Features

• Matched to No. 1 Morse Taper (1MT) ejection slot geometry
• Lightweight at 0.16 pounds for easy one-hand use
• Single-purpose design ensures correct fit and reduces risk of spindle damage
• Compact form factor suits benchtop and floor-model drill press applications
• Model Number DK/EC/1 for direct cross-reference ordering

Compatibility

Designed for use with No. 1 Morse Taper (1MT) spindles, quills, and tool holders. Verify the taper number stamped on your spindle or tooling before selecting a drift size.

Installation Notes

Power down and de-energize the machine before removing any taper-mount tooling. Insert the drift into the spindle ejection slot and strike the flat end firmly with a dead-blow or soft-face mallet — do not use a steel hammer directly on the drift without appropriate technique, as it can damage the slot. Keep a full set of drifts sized to each Morse Taper number present in the shop to avoid using an incorrect drift that can widen or deform the ejection slot.