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Authorised Dealer  |  Musclechuck  |  SKU: MCKTYPE1

Musclechuck Quick Change Chuck Type 1

Regular price £74.95
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  • UK Delivery from £4.50 | FREE over £85
  • UK Next Day Delivery Available
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Description

Musclechuck's Quick Change Chuck allows you to change your router cutters one handed, with ease and speed from above the router table or on your CNC machines.

The chucks locking system uses just one hex wrench which leaves the other hand free to hold the cutter. The patented noose grip design gives a full 360 degrees hold on the cutters shaft and loosens with a partial turn using the included 5/32, ball-end, hex key wrench. The design of the chuck means there is no cam to wear out or damage your cutters.

The Musclechuck replaces the original router collet offering improved runout and no more rummaging around for the right wrenches, engaging spindle locks or skinning your knuckles on the router housing.

The Musclechuck opening is for 1/2" shank cutters as standard but can be used with collet reduction sleeves for a variety of shank sizes.

The Musclechuck range fits a wide variety of plunge and fixed base routers. Click here to view the Musclechuck Compatibility Chart.

Features

  • Musclechuck Size: 1/2" Shank Router Cutters
  • Patented noose grip design giving a full 360 degrees purchase
  • Chrome-Moly Steel with: Electroless Nickel Corrosion Protection
  • Ball end hex key included to tighten up to a 30-degree angle
  • Precision CNC engineered in U.S.A.
  • Run 1/4", 6mm, 8mm and 10mm diameter cutters with reductions sleeves.

Supplied with a free T-Handle Ball-Hex Key 5/32” textured handle for extra comfort, slip resistance and safety.

Please Note: Style and make of the Ball End Hex Wrench may vary as stock allows.

Important Notice: Please follow the enclosed instructions for setting up your new Musclechuck. It is important these instructions are followed, failure to follow these instructions is a misuse of the Musclechuck assembly.

Disclaimer: Power tools and their accessories, such as the 'Musclechuck™' assembly, should only be used for their intended purpose by users experienced in their operation. Careless handling or misuse may result in serious injury or death. Failure to follow the enclosed directions is a misuse of the 'Musclechuck™' assembly. The user must always ensure the cutter is secure in the chuck, especially when a reduction collet is being used BEFORE turning on the router.

Delivery & Returns

Same-Day Dispatch

Orders placed before 2pm (Monday–Friday) are usually dispatched the same day. All deliveries are fully trackable.

UK Mainland Delivery Options

Service Price Delivery Time / Notes
FREE UK Delivery FREE (orders over £85) 1–2 days
Economy Delivery £4.50 2–3 days
Standard Delivery £5.95 1–2 days
Express Next Day £7.99 Next working day — orders placed by 2pm (Mon–Thurs)
Express Pre-Noon £15.95 Next working day before noon — orders placed by 2pm (Mon–Thurs)
Saturday Delivery £25.50 Saturday delivery — orders placed by 2pm Friday
Click & Collect FREE Open for collection: 9am–4:30pm (Mon–Fri)

Important information

  • Express Pre-Noon and Saturday services aren’t available to Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, Islands or remote postcodes — Express Next Day takes 2 days and other services may be slower.
  • Large or heavy items may not qualify for Express Pre-Noon or Saturday delivery to your area — we’ll contact you if this applies.
  • Click & Collect – Collection available after you receive “Ready for Pickup” email — most orders before 2pm are same day.

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Customer Reviews

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simon picken
Great Time Saver

I watched a youtube video to satify myself this was going to work as well as my traditional chuck. It is machined to very tight tollerances that ensure the bit remains centred and balanced.

Just unscrew the old chuck, screw this one in and its ready to go. Changing bits is infinitely easier and it works well.

Very pleased.

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Chris Brake
Game Changing Device

This device is amazing. I use my Incra router table a lot and change bits often, switching between 1/4, 1/2 and 8mm collets. The traditional collet is a pain requiring a minimum of 3 hands to set up and tighten. This device is a joy and makes changing bits a breeze. Only annoyed that I did not discover it long ago. First class service from WWW after receiving chuck with a manufacturing error. When finances permit will be looking for another for my Festool 1400 router.

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Michael Johnson
Expensive but useful

I thought long and hard before buying, but it is a useful item once installed, bit changes are much easier and quicker with the router in a table. It is a lot to pay for that convenience though, nearly a third of the cost of the router itself.

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Terry Mulrey
Nice piece of quality engineering

I didn't like using the two wrenches whose operation failed to match the JessEm quality. This "Chuck" however did. Only used it a couple of times and very pleased with the purchase.
Yes it is a bit pricy but glad I have it fitted. I did purchase the 1/4" collet which has not been used, however I do not expect any issues. The bore of the 1/2" collet is obviously machined to much closer tolerances than a standard collet which translates to some of my budget cutters not fitting correctly. This will necessitate premium cutters in the future which is not really a problem if it means they fit the musclechuck. Very pleased with my purchase. As usual great service from both Chris and Jim.

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Stephen Semmler
Musclechuck

One of the best things I have ever bought for the workshop! Goodbye awkward spanners and collets, hello quick change router bits.

Excellent Service

"The technical support and customer service I’ve received has been truly exceptional - world class and especially nice given it’s a rarity these days."

★★★★★
Andy D

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