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keyless chuck removal - arnman - 09-18-2020 I have two Makita cordless drills that I have had since around 2004. They have lasted a long time but I don't want to rebuild the batteries, because I want to go to the lithium batteries. I was going to try to save the chucks. I might have some other uses for them. There is a screw inside the chuck that has to be removed first. It is reverse thread. I am guessing it is held in with a threadlock adhesive because I cannot break the screws free. Out on the internet some people have advised heat to break it loose. Does anyone have any other advice or experience with this? RE: keyless chuck removal - rlnguy - 09-18-2020 I have used my impact driver to break them loose, a couple times. Before that, I put the screwdriver in, and hit the end of the handle, with a mallet, simultaneously applying twist to the handle. Never had one I couldn't get out. good luck. RE: keyless chuck removal - Timberwolf - 09-18-2020 (09-18-2020, 10:41 AM)rlnguy Wrote: I have used my impact driver to break them loose, a couple times................ I put the screwdriver in, and hit the end of the handle, with a mallet This is the way I do it also, except I hit the handle with a steel hammer for more jarring impact. Make sure the screwdriver blade fits the screw slot correctly...otherwise it may "jump" out of the slot. RE: keyless chuck removal - arnman - 09-18-2020 I will try the screwdriver/hammer idea. I wish they did not use slotted head screws. I broke two screwdriver tips while using my impact driver. RE: keyless chuck removal - DieselDennis - 09-18-2020 Chuck up the biggest "L" shaped allen wrench that will fit in the chuck, short arm in the chuck, long arm sticking out. Lay the drill down flat/sideways on a bench. Hold down on the motor of the drill and whack the long end with a hammer. RE: keyless chuck removal - Admiral - 09-18-2020 I bought one of these when they were on clearance at LV; didn't think it would amount to much but took a chance; actually works pretty well, I use it fairly often. https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/hand-tools/screwdrivers/drivers/77168-14-piece-impact-driver-set?item=CM1122 RE: keyless chuck removal - arnman - 09-18-2020 (09-18-2020, 01:11 PM)Admiral Wrote: I bought one of these when they were on clearance at LV; didn't think it would amount to much but took a chance; actually works pretty well, I use it fairly often. Doh! I have one of those already! I will give that a try after hitting the end with the screwdriver/hammer. RE: keyless chuck removal - iclark - 09-18-2020 (09-18-2020, 10:14 AM)arnman Wrote: I have two Makita cordless drills that I have had since around 2004. They have lasted a long time but I don't want to rebuild the batteries, because I want to go to the lithium batteries. Can't you rebuild the batteries with lithium batteries? Alternatively, perhaps they make replacement lithium batteries for that Makita tool series. RE: keyless chuck removal - arnman - 09-18-2020 (09-18-2020, 04:07 PM)iclark Wrote: Can't you rebuild the batteries with lithium batteries? Alternatively, perhaps they make replacement lithium batteries for that Makita tool series. iclark, That is a good question. I have not looked into that. The drills are still in perfect condition, and they were both made in the Buford GA plant (as far as I can tell). The new Makita drills are made in China. RE: keyless chuck removal - arnman - 09-18-2020 I just checked MTO's website. They rebuilt my batteries at least 10 years ago, and they have been great. I don't see a lithium rebuild for the nickel metal hydride batteries. But the NiMH rebuild cost is $60/battery. |