Keyless chuck stuck (just my luck!)
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Apologies for the poor rhyming title!
I have a Makita cordless drill (an older version of this: Makita at Screwfix on which the keyless chuck has become stuck closed with a screwdriver bit in it.
Any tips on how to free it off gratefully received!
The chuck is a hard plastic so I can't use anything like a pipe or oil filter wrench as the chain would shred the chuck casing.
I've tried letting WD40 soak into it overnight - no luck. I also tried a pair of rubber strap wrenches (one to hold the main chuck body still and one to try and undo) - no luck.
I can't see any flats on the main shaft from the body so assume it's one of those chucks that is held on with a screw/bolt into the end of the shaft - so I can't take it off without getting the chuck open!
I don't really want to have to go out and buy another drill just because this one has decided to become a permanant Philips screwdriver!
Thanks,
Steve
I have a Makita cordless drill (an older version of this: Makita at Screwfix on which the keyless chuck has become stuck closed with a screwdriver bit in it.
Any tips on how to free it off gratefully received!
The chuck is a hard plastic so I can't use anything like a pipe or oil filter wrench as the chain would shred the chuck casing.
I've tried letting WD40 soak into it overnight - no luck. I also tried a pair of rubber strap wrenches (one to hold the main chuck body still and one to try and undo) - no luck.
I can't see any flats on the main shaft from the body so assume it's one of those chucks that is held on with a screw/bolt into the end of the shaft - so I can't take it off without getting the chuck open!
I don't really want to have to go out and buy another drill just because this one has decided to become a permanant Philips screwdriver!
Thanks,
Steve
Ah - hadn't thought of whacking the bit into the chuck - might try that. Percussive maintenance at its best 
Not sure how it decided to lock up - was just using it to screw in woodscrews so no real load or contact with other stuff around it. Tried the glove & drag method before trying the opposing strap wrenches - I have a nasty feeling that even wrapped in a rag Stilsons would crack the thing.
Note to self - but a metal chuck next time!
Not sure how it decided to lock up - was just using it to screw in woodscrews so no real load or contact with other stuff around it. Tried the glove & drag method before trying the opposing strap wrenches - I have a nasty feeling that even wrapped in a rag Stilsons would crack the thing.
Note to self - but a metal chuck next time!
One chuck now unstuck! (Just remembered to post back)
As suggested, hammering the bit into the chuck gave enough room to free the thing off.
I hadn't realised how rusty the inside of a chuck can get - I don't remember using it under water (or ever lubricating it in however many years I've had it).
A bit of wire wool and oil and the thing is working fine.
Ta to all who gave tips,
Steve
As suggested, hammering the bit into the chuck gave enough room to free the thing off.
I hadn't realised how rusty the inside of a chuck can get - I don't remember using it under water (or ever lubricating it in however many years I've had it).
A bit of wire wool and oil and the thing is working fine.
Ta to all who gave tips,
Steve
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