The Snappy range has proved to be successful with Tradesmen , DIYers and Woodworkers . The range has been extended to include Forstners , Flat Bits and Tungsten Carbide Drill Countersinks . We take a look at these and how the system works .
Ball Bearing locates in narrow neck of Snappy shanks
Recessed to allow adjustment of drill length in Snappy drill countersinks
Quick Chuck shank has 6 flats for more positive location in standard three jaw chuck or keyless chuck
HOW DOES THE QUICK CHUCK WORK ?
Patent No . 5,398,946
Compression spring
Outer retracting sleeve is sprung loaded to release tools
New extra long Quick Chucks
Two new extra long chucks , 3 inch and 6 inch in length with a smaller 18mm diameter head to give ease of access , are now available . These will accept Snappy and insert type bits and can be fitted to the Quick Chuck or directly into a drill chuck .
Metric Forstners
High quality forged and ground carbon steel short forstner bits for use with the Snappy Quick Chuck . They will drill clean accurate and overlapping holes . They have an overall length of 86mm and are offered in 13 sizes ( SNAP / FS / 10 etc ).
Forstner Set
A boxed set of five Snappy forstner bits . Diameters 15mm , 20mm , 25mm , 30mm and 35mm ( SNAP / FS1 / SET ).
‘ Its all about this ....’
Snappy tool shanks have a 1 / 4 inch hexagon shape with a relieved neck to locate in the Quick Chuck .
Look for this logo on your tool packaging !
Using the Snappy System
1 . The Snappy system starts with the Quick Chuck . This is fitted into a standard 3 / 8 inch key or keyless chuck . Six flats on the shanks ensure precise location .
2 . Snappy bits or any direct drive 1 / 4 inch hex bits will then ‘ snap ’ in effortlessly and will not release until the sprung loaded outer sleeve is retracted .
3 . A sprung loaded outer sleeve makes it easy to remove attachments . Just pull it back to release tool .
8 Autumn 1999