Do you remove the chuck key before drilling?

Remove chuck key from the drill chuck before starting the drill press. 8. Use a clamp or vise to securely fasten the stock to the drill press table. Never attempt to hand- hold stock while drilling.

What can you use instead of a chuck key?

Stick a screwdriver or hex wrench into one of the chuck key holes. Then use it as a fulcrum with a regular / flat screw driver to tighten or loosen the chuck. There’s probably a good chance this could harm your chuck if you do this regularly, but you need that hole NOW–new chucks can come later.

Why is my drill chuck stuck?

If the chuck is stuck open, check that the screw inside the drill chuck is fasten tight. If it is loose, it can prevent movement of the teeth. To solve this problem, insert the proper screwdriver in the drill chuck and tighten. Remember, this screw is reversed thread so turn it counter clockwise to tighten.

Can you change the chuck on a cordless drill?

Begin any chuck replacement by unplugging the tool or removing the battery. To get the old chuck off, remove the chuck screw (Photo 1). These are always reverse-threaded and quite tight, and they may require some muscle power to remove. Our chuck screw is hex-headed, so removing it required an Allen wrench.

What is the chuck on a cordless drill?

Drill chucks are devices used to hold a drill or other cutting tools on a spindle. They are available in keyed, keyless or hybrid systems, allowing for quick changes of a drill bit. Key Styles: Keyed chucks are engineered to either loosen or tighten the hold on a tool by using a key.

What’s the best way to remove the Chuck from a drill?

Apply a hammer. Hammer the chuck removal tool until the chuck comes off of the spindle. That’s it! This is very easy with the chuck removal tool, and virtually impossible without one. Without a chuck removal tool, the chuck and spindle will probably have to be removed from the drill. [Back to top]

How do you remove the spindle from a power drill?

Hammer the spindle out with a metal punch. Place a metal punch in the center hole of the chuck where the end of the spindle is sitting. Hammer the punch through the hole until the spindle comes off the chuck. For drill chucks and other power drill parts, see our Drill Parts page to find the replacement parts you need.

How do you remove a spindle from an allen wrench?

While securely holding the drill against the flat work surface, strike the exposed end of the Allen wrench with a rubber mallet. This should loosen the chuck assembly. (This step may require multiple attempts). Continue to rotate (unscrew) the chuck assembly by hand until it disengages the spindle.

What are the different types of drill chucks?

First, it’s important to point out that drill chucks come in two basic kinds: 1. threaded-on chucks, and 2. taper-fit chucks. Check drill manuals or diagrams to find out what kind of chuck it is first, because the steps for removal are different for each chuck type.