On Sat, 12 Apr 2008 18:23:02 GMT, "spamlet"
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"A.Lee" wrote in message
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spamlet wrote:

"Graz" wrote in message
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These usually have LH threads don't they? Any suggestions for easy
removal of a chuck? It's a BD163V (550 Watt).

When you have removed it as others advise, treat yourself to a new
keyless
chuck. Preferably one of the 'click up' ones.
Wonderful invention!

Got a link?
I changed my Bosch chuck a few months ago as the bits kept coming loose,
thinking the replacement Jacobs chuck at £35 would be better, but it
isnt.
Alan.


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Screwfix has them: they are more expensive than the ones with the black
fluted aluminium front piece, that don't seem to have the click locking
mechanism. Having said that, I have found the ordinary aluminium ones to be
OK except when you have the hammer setting on.

As for where to buy. Screwfix if you are in a hurry. If you have more
time, look in the cheapo tool shops, and even junk shops and skips. Loads
of people throw these things away with perfectly usable chucks on, and you
can build up quite a collection if you keep your eyes open.

I had been on the semi-lookout for a right angled chuck, for under the
floorboards, and recently picked up one in Dunstable Discount, for the
princely sum of £3.99 (Blue Spot 'Pro Series'). For that price it's
probably not going to last, but for the occasional DIY use it will be just
fine I'm sure. Even if the angle part of it packs up, I've still got a
spare chuck that is a big step up from any that needs a key, even if it does
come undone in hammering, because the key ones do that too - which is why
they are always chewed up by desperate attempts to tighten them!!

At Screwfix, this is a clicky one:
http://www.screwfix.com/prods/50008/...ess-Chuck-13mm

But if you click the link at this link, you will also see a number of
cheaper models, some said to be 'universal' and suitable for hammer. I
cannot vouch for these, as I have not had a look at them, but they will
probably all be a step up on a keyed chuck, for convenience if nothing else.

Hoping you will never again have to suffer the turn the garage upside down
looking for the key syndrome.

Mine both have the key taped to the mains lead.