Not familiar with the Richardson but most drill presses have a slot in the quill. Pull the handle down just a little and look. You should see a vertical oval shaped slot. Obtain a "drift key" , insert and smack it with a soft faced hammer. You should be able to obtain or order the drift key through Ace Hardware or an industrial supply company.
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I had a similar problem with my Delta; the MT socket may have dirt in it that prevents a tight fit, or there is a slight machining error. My solution was to clean the joints, and place a drop of Krazzy Glue on the taper, and ram it home - has stayed put for the last 20 years!
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