How to securely seat tools in tailstock taper?

[Cheeseking]

So Ive been doing a repetitive job that requires switching between live center and drill chucks. (I dont have a turret attachment but def see why those were made). My procedure is basically wipe the shank and internal tapers clean then carefully tap using a rubber mallet or brass bar. Is this okay? I feel like the frequent banging is not doing the screw/nut assembly any good. Problem is if I only give it a quick shove by hand sometimes I end up with drill pulling the chuck out of the taper. Anybody know the "correct" procedure? Puttin it out there to get some thoughts on the subject. Thanks.

 

[Old Iron]

I give mine a light tap with a brass hammer and iy works for me.

Paul

 

[swatson144]

I simply push mine in and give a test twist, to ensure it is seated. If it takes anything more than that the socket needs a cleanup pass with a ream.

OTOH if it passes and the material pulls the chuck out of the taper then it is most likely the wrong shape on the drill. IE brass will tend to allow a drill to screw into it and pull on the chuck.

Steve

 

[jocat54]

I simply push mine in and give a test twist, to ensure it is seated. If it takes anything more than that the socket needs a cleanup pass with a ream.

OTOH if it passes and the material pulls the chuck out of the taper then it is most likely the wrong shape on the drill. IE brass will tend to allow a drill to screw into it and pull on the chuck.

Steve

This is what I do also.....kind of a quick jamming motion.

 

[Tony Wells]

If it has a tang, I slide it in and rotate to align, then pull it back and slam it home. All by hand, never felt the need to use a hammer or mallet. If your aim isn't true, though.....you can put dings on the taper. You just have to develop a feel for it I think.