Mike by "loosening up" do you mean the "tool",drill, or whatever would slip in the chuck, or fall right out?
I've found that it's "feature" of every cheapo keyless chuck I've ever used. ( speaking of "cheapo" I could never afford an Albrecht chuck)
I've found that it's "feature" of every cheapo keyless chuck I've ever used. ( speaking of "cheapo" I could never afford an Albrecht chuck)
Busy Bee 12-36 lathe, Busy Bee Mill drill, Busy Bee 4x6 bandsaw, Homemade 9x17 bandsaw, Ad infinitum.