"Niel A. Farrow" wrote in message
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I've bought a new 3/8 keyless chuck for my B&D drill and even before I
can find out that the new one is the wrong type and doesn't fit I'm stuck,
since I can't get the old one off the drill (old one doesn't tighten
very well and works loose).

I've removed the screw from the chuck, where one inserts the drill bit,
but the chuck is still very tight etc.

I've looked in my DIY books and skill books but no help ..

Thank you,
Neil


As others have said, it is screwed on with a reverse thread screw.

I normally put an allen key in the chuck, tighten up, grab hold, put drill
in reverse, lowest gear & squeeze trigger. If it was really stuck, or a
mains drill (prolly take my hand off!) I'd clamp the allen key in a vice.

All depends whether your drill's got enough torque to free the chuck.

cheers
Richard
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