Yeah, it has adjustable torque settings, 1-22 (then the locked setting).
Could I do what you describe, about tightening down in a bench vice, but use
the 3/8 hex key in place of the steel stock? I don't have any of that
laying around. Will I be able to tell distinctly if he chuck becomes
loosened?
Thanks again to everyone for your help.
Eric
"MUADIBŪ" wrote in message
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On Sun, 08 May 2005 15:10:39 GMT, "Eric and Megan Swope"
wrote:
Hi everyone. I am trying to remove the keyless chuck from my 19.2 volt
craftsman cordless drill. I have followed the directions in the manual,
which said to insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key (I used 3/8") and tap
sharply in a counterclockwise direction with a mallet. It then said that
it
should be removable by hand. After doing this for 45 minutes, it still
won't come off. I even used some Kroil where the chuck and spindle meet,
no
luck. Are there any tricks that I haven't used yet to try and get the
chuck
off? Thanks.
Eric
This drill should have enough torque to remove the chuck by using the
drill..................in reverse. Generally I have taken a piece of
steel 3/8" stock and tightened it down in my vise. Then hand tightened
the chuck to the stationary piece ( as though I were chucking up a
drill bit) and then truned the drill on full throttle in reverse.( if
it slips, spend a few minutes and file some sides on the round stock
and maybe use some pliers to tighten the chuck a bit tighter)
Provided you are not lifted off the ground and thrown into the wall,
and the bench vise doesn't break free from the bench, this should be
plenty to get the chuck loose. I have never been thrown by a drill,
but have seen people get "moved" a bit by not being prepared.
Would this by chance be a torque limiting type drill with the click
torque settings???? or maybe a hammer drill? The extra impact provided
by such mechanisms will help in some cases to free the chuck. Set to
highest torque setting short of locked direct drive, the mechanism
will provide mild impact. Since you have such a huge drill it should
be some pretty meaty impact.
Direction may be changed back and forth a bit too. Sometimes
tightening just a smidgen will also help to loosen a grip.
Good luck.
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