How do you loosen a stuck drill chuck?
Insert a screwdriver into the drill chuck and remove the screw by turning it clockwise, remembering it is reversed thread. Next, insert a large allen wrench inside the chuck and tighten the chuck down on it. Hit the allen wrench with a hammer to loosen.
How do you remove a keyless drill chuck?
Hold the drill down firmly on a solid workbench, then insert the chuck key and hit it sharply with a mallet (turning it counterclockwise) to loosen the drill chuck from the threaded spindle. You may have to repeat this several times to loosen stubborn chucks.
How do you use a keyless chuck?
How to Use a Keyless Drill Chuck
- Hold your favorite drill or driver bit and turn the chuck until the teeth engage the bit (you can use the trigger to help if you prefer).
- Hand crank the chuck tighter until you feel it ratchet down. That’s it – simple!
How do you change the Chuck on a Makita drill?
Twist the chuck off the spindle by hand. Thread the new chuck onto the spindle, and open the chuck jaws fully. Secure the chuck to the spindle with the retaining screw. Turn the screw counter-clockwise to tighten. The chuck will seat itself the first time you use the drill.
How do you tighten a Makita Allen wrench?
Tighten the chuck around the Allen wrench, using the chuck key. Lay the Makita drill on its side, with the long end of the Allen wrench pointing to the left.
Where can I buy a new Makita drill?
Once you remove the faulty chuck, take it to a Makita dealer or a home-improvement center. Purchase a chuck that matches the old one for a good fit on your Makita drill.
How do you remove drill chuck from Allen wrench?
While securely holding the drill against the work surface, strike the exposed end of the Allen wrench with a hammer. Eventually, (when enough of the screw head has been removed) the chuck will “break free” from the spindle. If the chuck breaks free from the spindle; proceed to the next step.
