Re: Question for Panasonic drill owners


"Jim Bailey" <jimREMOVETHIS@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Per my request, I recieved a 15.6 Panasonic drill for Christmas. I really
do
> love the drill so far - they dont get much nicer than this. But here's my
> question - instead of a regular, smooth flowing, chuck loosen/adjustment
> like most chucks, this one has a sort of 'ratcheting' effect as you turn
> it - don't know a better way to describe it. I suppose I can get used to
it,
> I just wanted to make sure I'm not missing something.

It's actually a very beneficial feature :)
Your drill/driver bits are far less likely to slip with these chucks as you
can tighten them easier.
One of my Pro Series Ryobi drills has this feature and its great. I don't
think its any slower than a non-ratcheting chuck though?

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