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| Thread ID: 62568 | 2005-10-12 04:11:00 | Out of left field: Frozen chuck problem | Billy T (70) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 395445 | 2005-10-12 07:24:00 | Try holding the chuck outer in mole grips/ vice/ pipewrench etc and with the battery fully charged, see if it will close the jaws when the drill is started. If not, power it up with twice its normal voltage off a high current power supply, keep increasing the voltage until either the chuck frees itself, OR, the armature goes up in smoke :) | Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 395446 | 2005-10-12 07:54:00 | I've had this problem before, no one could free it no matter how hard they tried...until...guy came along and gave it a few short sharp whacks on the concrete edging and whala! Opened easy. | pine-o-cleen (2955) | ||
| 395447 | 2005-10-12 08:01:00 | Try holding the chuck outer in mole grips/ vice/ pipewrench etc and with the battery fully charged, see if it will close the jaws when the drill is started. No dice Terry, the outer chuck is plastic and quite hollow behind. Torque rips it out of any clamp that falls short of a death grip. Re wasting time, I've spent about 20 minutes on it in total, but it is the challenge that keeps me going. There's this gaping hole where the drill should be and I can't make it snuggle up. I am definitely moving toward further, heavier impacts, followed by dismantling, a brief interlude of swearing followed by the accumulation of further scar tissue, then a ceremonial opening of my wallet to buy a replacement. Thanks to all for the advice. Cheers Billy 8-{) :( |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 395448 | 2005-10-12 08:23:00 | If you have some thin sheets of rubber, they are excellent at providing extra grip (and preventing you from ripping the skin off your hands. I have a piece which is labeled "Universal Jar and Bottle Opener" which was a commercial product, however I'm sure scraps would work equally as well. Have you tried the universal fix-it method? (Bash it against a hard object a couple of times). |
somebody (208) | ||
| 395449 | 2005-10-12 08:27:00 | I hate those cheap jobbies,I have two . My problem has been with the batteries,good luck . Cicero 8-{) :mad: |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 395450 | 2005-10-12 08:50:00 | Sorta related but more of a handy hint: I use rubber dishwashing gloves (no, not to wash dishes...) that have ridged fingers, for many things that require a good grip. One thing they are great for is removing screww-in light bulbs from recessed downlights, and they may help here with the drill. |
Jester (13) | ||
| 395451 | 2005-10-12 10:47:00 | Use one of the tools that are used to change oil filters on cars. | zqwerty (97) | ||
| 395452 | 2005-10-12 18:23:00 | Thanks guys Unfortunately, grip is only a small factor in the equation because I can't lock the gearbox. Grip strong enough to counter motor torque and drive it backwards is still not enough to free the chuck. I am moving toward impact-persuasion tools employing sudden sharp and severe shocks imposed when the chuck isn't looking. I hope to catch it by surprise. :D If all that fails, a post-mortem will be carried out on the still quivering remains. Cheers Billy 8-{) :eek: |
Billy T (70) | ||
| 395453 | 2005-10-12 19:26:00 | I hope we are all invited to the funeral :horrified | Cicero (40) | ||
| 395454 | 2005-10-12 20:17:00 | I am moving toward impact-persuasion tools employing sudden sharp and severe shocks imposed when the chuck isn't looking.. Use a 3 pound maul. We used to call it a Birmingham spanner. Shift anything. | Scouse (83) | ||
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