Free up a DeWalt keyless chuck jammed fix

Here I un-jam the keyless chuck on my brother's DeWalt drill which despite being in warranty (he registered it) DeWalt and the vendor Screwfix wanted to avoid dealing with.
Please note that I am aware that I kept turning it the wrong way between turning it the right way.... However he had plenty of goes at trying to free it himself.

[@lenjones4606]

Top man Ben. I tried everyway I could find to remove a drill bit stuck in my Ryobi drill. I was just about to junk it when I found your video and saved myself £100 for a new one. Many thanks.

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very welcome, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@timerb3487]

I don't like beating on my power tools, but it worked! And the drill still works. Thanks for the info

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very welcome. I don't recommend beating on power tools for no reason! Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@mmsoltani5650]

I, as many others am having the same problem and been searching for a solution, watching many videos and so far yours has been the easiest and quickest. One problem , I have no workshop and no vice. Of to the agents to buy a bigger house with a decent workshop and a vice. Or I will get myself another drill, which ever cheaper!!! Thanks for your video.

[@BensWorkshop]

You could ask your neighbours and friends if they have a vice or failing that see if they are any maker type groups in your area. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and subscribe!

[@smokenbudesq]

ITS NOT THE SOLUTION SOME ONE NEEDS TO TEAR THE CHUCK DOWN TO FIND THE SOLUTION IF THERE IS ONE.

[@blackcountrysoul]

Cheers for the tip. Mine took a bit more bashing than the one you did but i got there in the end. Seem to be a bit of a problem with these DeWalt chucks.

[@BensWorkshop]

Indeed it does. Seems to stem from people using the drill to tighten the chuck though. I get a lot of views on this video though! Many thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@roberthanson5488]

Great video. I had a bit stuck solidly in the chuck of my DeWalt dw996 drill. After looking at the video, l placed the drill bit in the vise, sprayed some Kroil on it, tapped the chuck with a hammer, and off it came. Thank you !!!

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very welcome! I am pleased it helped. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@brianuplinger2937]

Unbelievable! Didn't think it would work because my luck sucks but literally 20 seconds and it was fixed. Thank you

[@BensWorkshop]

You are welcome! There is also a video on avoiding the issue too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3Mc3eXd8R0e6c Many thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@crimsonmika]

Thanks Ben. I had to use a vicegrips, and after a few goes it came loose 😊

[@BensWorkshop]

You are welcome. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@paulsutherland4329]

Thanks much, Ben, for taking the time and effort to help others. My 777 was similarly stuck. Not sure I would have attempted to pound it apart to fix it if wasn't for your video. It all worked out fine. :) Those who give more, get more! Cheers.

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very welcome! Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@israrahmed7735]

Thanks. Really appreciate, you saved my dcd796. Had same issue. Now it’s working.

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very welcome! See also ho to avoid a stuck chuck: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3Mc3eXd8R0e6c Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@ronfreeman4999]

I beat tye chuck out just like you showed. Thanks, saved me $160. Cheers.

[@BensWorkshop]

You are most welcome. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@alexitosrv]

Unbelievable! Thanks mate, I had to use some locking pliers on a brand new dcd996. Lovely drill but man, that blows! Thanks for the instructions. I thought it was just me being a moron with my new toy.

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased the video helped. On the one hand a quick look at the view count (and likes) will give you an idea of how common this is on DeWalt drills. On the other hand it is quite easy to avoid. See my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3Mc3eXd8R0e6c Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@GrumpyTim]

That reminds me, I must look at the chuck on one of my drills - it's never been the same since someone borrowed it a few years ago - rule number one, never lend out your tools!!!!! These keyless chucks are brilliant until they go wrong, but in fairness, they don't usually go wrong - I've only had the one partially fail, and that was the one I leant out.

[@BensWorkshop]

Is one jaw out of line with the others? Apparently that can happen. You can fix it by tapping it down if it is high. You can get replacement chucks. Many thanks for watching.

[@GrumpyTim]

@@BensWorkshop There's no visible evidence of anything wrong - when they brought it back to me the chuck was all tight - they'd only had it for a couple of hours!!! Now from time to time whatever you're holding in it just falls out - it's not my only drill so I'll probably just carry on using it until it fails completely.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@GrumpyTim very very odd.

[@Big_Johns]

Nice video Ben, wish I would've known this about a year ago, I totally ruined my Dewalt drill because of a stuck chuck. 👍

[@BensWorkshop]

I am sorry to hear that. Seems it is a thing. DeWalt also don't seem very helpful. Many thanks for watching!

[@Big_Johns]

Anytime bud, I bought a new one but if it fails too I'll be finished with Dewalt.

[@BensWorkshop]

@@Big_Johns Fair enough....

[@doctorlefthandthread]

@@BensWorkshop I do repair videos on KZbin myself but changing the chuck on a Dewalt is a mission I have not been willing to accept. Thanks for replying and for your video.

[@AdamWestish]

I got mine unstuck before but this is too much. After having a DeWalt chainsaw fail for no reason and have no apparent mechanical defects, and now this problem, I think I'm done with DeWalt too. Do appreciate the video though, still

[@telemattic]

I'll be darned, I really didn't think it would work. Sure enough, it worked! Now I regret pitching a drill a few years ago when the chuck jammed and I couldn't get it unstuck.

[@BensWorkshop]

I am very sorry to hear that. If I build a time machine, I'll be sure to catch it and put it somewhere you will find it. Given that you do not currently posses a drill with a jammed chuck I am curious as to how you found this video, as I presume you were not looking for it. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@telemattic]

I replaced the drill and jammed the replacement eventually, I used your fix on the second drill!

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased it helped. I also posted a video on avoiding jamming them.

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Good video I opened mine with vise grips ( which I don't recommend). It worked for now and I oiled the chuck its freer now but could be on its last legs.

[@BensWorkshop]

Difficult to say if it is on it's last legs but you can change them if you can find a new chuck. The biggest thing is not to tighten them with the drill running.

[@doctorlefthandthread]

@@BensWorkshop you have q great channel just subscribed 👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks, you are very kind! Don't forget to like videos, that really helps! :)

[@MrFactotum]

hi ben i'm sure that will help others in the same predicament, i will watch out for the chuck removal and change when you do it. cheers Kev

[@BensWorkshop]

It isn't my drill and I would only change the chuck if I needed to.... But I will probably see if I can find ways to do it anyway. Many thanks for watching!

[@joeoreilly5561]

Tried this method after several failed attempts using other methods and this worked!! Thanks so much

[@BensWorkshop]

I am pleased it helped! Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@TheKnacklersWorkshop]

Nice work Ben, I am sure this video will help many in the future...

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks and thanks for watching!

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Percussive maintenance 🔨👍😁

[@BensWorkshop]

Yes.... Seems it's a thing with DeWalt chucks, needing encouragement.

[@shinelun]

This stupid stuck chuck seems to be a defect on the 99x series. You can easily get it stuck if you accidentally give it a good twist in the direction of opening it further when it's already opened to the max. I thought mine was defective but this happened on the store display models too!

[@BensWorkshop]

They do not seem very good. Many thanks for watching! Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@MarkMcCluney]

I have a de Walt drill and only that it was gift I'd have to say that the build quality is a wee bit disappointing. I guess they just really don't make 'em like they used to. And as for Screwfix, don't start me. Thanks Ben, that was a nice little shortie. Maybe sometime you could pass on some advice about removing and replacing chucks from drills - I haven't had a lot of luck in that department...

[@BensWorkshop]

I know how to remove them from things like proper pillar drills already... but will see what I can dig up. On the issue of DeWalt, I suspect that they are just trading on their name. Sad. On ScrewFix, I prefer Toolstation. I will say no more. Many thanks for watching.

[@fabianonobre4071]

Thanks It worked on mine.

[@BensWorkshop]

You are very welcome. You can see how to avoid repeating the problem here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3Mc3eXd8R0e6c Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

Interesting movie, as a tutorial!

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks Fabrizio, though hopefully you will not need it. Many thanks for watching!

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

@@BensWorkshop But it is an interesting lesson! Ciao Fabrizio

[@BensWorkshop]

Many thanks and if you need it or someone else does you will know where to look.

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

@@BensWorkshop A lot of thanks my friend! Good new week!

[@fabrizioviscardi40]

[@johnjkizer6399]

Instead of beating your drill just use a pipe wrench to hold the chuck, hit reverse and it should unlock

[@BensWorkshop]

Have you tried that on a DeWalt drill? Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@johnjkizer6399]

@@BensWorkshop yeah, my got stuck a few times and that’s the first thing I tried, never fails

[@BensWorkshop]

Cheers. I've taught the person who owns the drill not to over tighten it so hopefully that was the only time I would have to do that.

[@geofherman2]

I'd be curious to hear your comments on what steps an owner of cordless drills can do to reduce or eliminate jamming. What sort of cleaning and lubrication might be helpful. Thanks for the video

[@BensWorkshop]

You are welcome. To avoid the problem do the chuck up by hand rather than under power, at least the last bit. Then they undo by hand. I could do a quick video if you think it will help. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the chanell, subscribe!

[@BensWorkshop]

I made a video to show what I mean, and you got a mention: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3Mc3eXd8R0e6c

[@mauricekeithjohnson2598]

The chucks on the XR series DeWalts are, -- shall we say, trash. My 20year old DeWalt Hammer drill, and the chucks on my 15yr old Porter Cable are far superior ! Still working after many years of hard use.

[@BensWorkshop]

I suspect your observations are correct. Older ratchet socket ratchets are better than new ones. Many thanks for watching, please like and share!

[@kenpeek4380]

Would lubrication solve that problem from happening again in the near future?

[@AliMackMechanical]

Not keen on the Dewalt I have a Parkside lol. Just the same job am not Paying for a brand and it works well. For everyday use impact I use a Milwaki it takes most bolts out with ease. 👍

[@BensWorkshop]

I use Parkside for both. Beware of expensive immitations! Many thanks for watching!

[@AliMackMechanical]

@@BensWorkshop I buy my Milwaukee local there's a dealer here in our local tool store.

[@BensWorkshop]

That helps. DeWalt sold this to my brother via ScrewFix. Having a local dealer who cares makes all the difference.

[@AliMackMechanical]

@@BensWorkshop Yeah mate they do good service keeps them in a job. Quality goods and services I have bought many tool's from them always been good.👍

[@BensWorkshop]

@@AliMackMechanical Keep going back. Support the good guys.

[@rudispruell883]

What, if any, lube might help the Jam or prevent future ones?

[@BensWorkshop]

It isn't a lubrication issue (though 3 in 1 could be helpful if you don't drill wood or brick). To avoid the issue see my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ3Mc3eXd8R0e6c

[@BensWorkshop]

I forgot to add, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@rudispruell883]

I watched that one, too. 👍

[@BensWorkshop]

Hopefully it is helpful.

[@stephenflowers8516]

My DeWalt freezes up from time to time. Usually surface rust inside the Chuck.

[@BensWorkshop]

That is an interesting bit of information I shall pass on to the owner of that drill. Many thanks. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@stephenflowers8516]

@@BensWorkshop Yeah right inside where the bits go. T outside surface of the unexposed 3 prong thing gets surface rust even after oiling.

[@markjeep9415]

my dewalt drills 2 holes and the drill bit falls out, dcd950 no retaining screw so remove gearbox job

[@BensWorkshop]

That isn't good. I am not a fan of DeWalt. I use Lidl's Parkside range. This was one I was asked to repair. Must admin I have not looked at how to change the chuck. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@markjeep9415]

Ben no longer am I. I have loads but won buy another it will be makita from now on. The only way to keep dewalt power tools in working order is not use them. Such a simple thing like a chuck and a perfectly good drill is scrap or uneconomic to repair. Vote with my wallet lol n buy another brand.

[@BensWorkshop]

Yes. All name, no use. I always vote cheaply, the Lidl stuff is good value for domestic use.

[@peterrumsey1788]

I just could not believe that a man who looks like he uses a lot of tools, constantly tried to `unlock` the drill by TIGHTENING IT. What in gods name did he think he was doing?.....not once, not twice, not three times but several times, even when it was in the vice. Maybe thats why it was stuck.

[@BensWorkshop]

It isn't my drill. It says so in the video. It came to me jammed, after many attempts of the owner to unjam it.

[@milanmarkovic4348]

If something is broken take hammer and hit it and hope it will fix it self.

[@BensWorkshop]

Not usually, and if you are going to hit something with a hammer, you do need to be hitting it with the right hammer in the right place. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel subscribe.

[@NellsMechanicalManCave]

You need a bigger hammer mate 😂😂

[@BensWorkshop]

I have both bigger hammers and much bigger. The trick is always picking the right hammer for the job. I might even be inclined to go down a size. Many thanks for watching.

[@evelynsia460]

It would hv been better if camera s closer to the work bench.

[@BensWorkshop]

Not really practical when using a hammer, but many thanks for the comment. Many thank for watching. Please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@ginonet]

All you did was free up the bit. Mine is stuck open with no bit in it

[@BensWorkshop]

Ah. Not come across that. Is it jammed fully open? If so, at least you should be able to see the screw that holds the chuck on so that you can change it. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@jtreg]

too bad you did not address how to change the chuck. Especially when it does not spin off after removing the torx T20 screw.

[@BensWorkshop]

Sorry about that, not something I had to do. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

Hate keyless chucks.much better just tightening them up with a chuck key.

[@BensWorkshop]

I can see that. Nice idea. Often go wrong. Keyed chucks don't. Many thanks for watching!

[@milanmarkovic4348]

You are doing that wrong, you are hiting chuck of the drill, you should tap three teeth of the chuck few times that would fix the problem.

[@BensWorkshop]

You mean the chuck jaws. I'm not sure I could get to them to hit them and I am not sure that would have been good for the scrolls that move the jaws in and out but it is a potential alternative. Many thanks for watching.

[@Leo-gt1bx]

I am begging to regret buying this drill. This happened right after my warranty expired. Not impressed at all.

[@BensWorkshop]

I appreciate that. The person who owned this drill tried to check about the warranty etc and even to see if they could get a spare chuck before asking me to have a go. The trick is not to do the chuck up tight by running the drill though. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@wtexascowboy1]

Don’t force it. Get a bigger hammer.

[@BensWorkshop]

A bigger hammer would do more damage to the front end of the chuck. Many thanks for watching, please like, share and if you like the channel, subscribe!

[@wtexascowboy1]

@@BensWorkshop it was a joke. Lol.