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   MBL | Aug 13, 2004 08:48am | #1

   Friend,

   This self-ispired method worked years ago on a 12V makita:

   If you have compressed air, use an impact tool on a cut-off allen-wrench, using a socket that fits the cut-off allen wrench, while the other end of the allen wrench is tight at the drill chuck. No need to hold the chuck, or anything. The impact wrench mini-hammering will release it. The allen wrench is a large one. Allen wrench works because of the hex-shape so it won't slip in the chuck and won't slip in the socket held by the air tool. Try the drill dangling in the air first. If it doesn't work, clamp the drill on a vise, or with a board and some other clamps.

   -mbl-

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   Steinmetz | Aug 13, 2004 02:29pm | #2

   Take screw out.  It's left handed,( so turn clockwise)

   Tighten the short end of an allen wwench in the chuck (The bigger ,the better.)

   Hold drill in left hand and, with a hammer in the right hand, strike the long end of the wrench  to spin the chuck off anti-clockwise. 

    Usually takes one 'Whack'

   Steinmetz.

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   MBL | Aug 13, 2004 05:30pm | #3

   Yes, friend.

   That's the usual procedure. But when that didn not seem to work, choping the allen wrench and using an impact wrench on it did the job instantly. That's why the experience is shared.

   -mbl-

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   Len | Aug 13, 2004 08:48pm | #4

   Thanks for the suggestion.

   I tried the standard method last evening and it just wouldn't let go.

   On further examination I noticed flats on the shaft behind the chuck. The space is to narrow for a normal wrench. I slotted a piece of 1/8 steel and used it to hold the shaft in place. Put an allen wrench in the chuck and with one good whack the chuck came loose.

   I'm going to save my new tool...

   Thanks again to all.

   Len

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   BarryO | Aug 14, 2004 10:26pm | #5

   hehehe ...

   Tried that years ago on a 12V Makita  that had gotten the chuck messed up.  No flats behind the chuck on these older models to grab hold of.  'got frustrated and tried to cut the chuck into pieces to get it off. 'finally gave up and bought a new one.  Now on that one, the Ni-Cads died recently.  Ended up getting a new drill with the 12V NiMH's, rather than just replacing the batteries.  By the time I bought 2 NiMH batteries and a charger for them (old Ni-Cad charger wouldn't work), I was better off getting the new drill.  'got a flashlight and tool belt in the package, too.