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OK, I'm into a MKE Mud Mixer and K-Drill. I do not like I have to worry about the chuck loosening and hate the foam floater. I also have a couple of Mora and Strikemaster drills in different sizes I would like to use. Since I don't require a secondary/pistol grip or need to gear down I want to direct drive. The plan is to fashion a straight piece that will replace the chuck by screwing directly to the mixer/drill just like the chuck does. The piece will be such that I can swap through different augers with a single through bolt.Here is my question. What material should I make this adapter from? I see that most, if not all, available adapters are aluminum. I have some durability questions there. Options include:1. Aluminum - Cheap, easy to work, light weight. Cons: may not last forever.2. Steel/Stainless Steel - Will not corrode and will likely last into the next century. Cons: SS is more expensive and the most difficult to work, heavier.3. Brass - Will not corrode, more durable than aluminum, works almost as easily as aluminum and looks nice . Cons: Most expensive, heavyCompletely open to any opinions or experiences. Thanks!
Having the MudMixer and Kdrill means you're not bashfull with your wallet. Don't waste time and money making an adapter. Buy Milwaukee #42-66-0055 Quik-Lok chuck. It replaces the chuck and the Kdrill slides right in. The Quik-Lok accepts the 3-flat end of the Kdrill and any other 3-flat or hex shaft