You may be wondering why a drill bit that entered the chuck nicely should now be stuck inside. Well, there are different reasons why this could happen.
Personally, I’ve come to discover that the drill chuck sometimes has rust on the inside, and I don’t realize it until I try to disconnect the drill bit.
In fact, sometimes the drill bit feels a little too firm, and I apply some extra force to remove it. I may realize later that I caused some damage to the chuck while trying to force out the drill bit.
In other words, your drill bit might be stuck because there’s too much friction inside the chuck due to the rust, or the chuck is damaged and its walls are no longer smooth.
I also created a short video on YouTube about how you can release a drill bit that is stuck in the chuck of your DeWALT drill. You can watch it below.
You can use a water hose, a pair of locking pliers, or a pair of big pliers to remove the drill bit which is stuck the chuck.
3 Ways to Remove a DeWALT Drill Bit Stuck in the Chuck
There are other reasons why a DeWALT drill bit may stick in the chuck, including worn-out chuck jaws, but what I’d like to focus on now is how to solve this problem. I have three methods in mind, and whichever I decide to use, I always start off by putting the drill into reverse mode.
This is the opposite of how I put it when I want to start working.
- First method:
Now, obviously, the problem is with the inside of the chuck, and it is important that I don’t cause new problems on its outer side. So, before attempting to remove the drill bit, I take some tape and roll it smoothly around the drill chuck.
I do this so that whatever force I use when I grip and twist the chuck, I don’t leave it with scratches.
Next, I take a piece of water hose and wrap it around the chuck. The reason for wrapping the chuck in this manner is to provide it with some friction. This friction is important because it makes it easier to loosen the chuck.
Finally, while gripping the hose tightly with one hand, I switch on the drill, and in a matter of seconds the stuck bit is ejected.
- Second Method:
When using this method, I keep the chuck protected with tape, but instead of using the water hose for friction, I use a pair of locking pliers. I grip the chuck tightly with it. I then switch on the drill and out comes the DeWALT drill bit in no time.
- Third Method:
In this third method, I begin by protecting the chuck with tape just as in the other two methods, but instead of using a hose or a pair of locking pliers, I use a pair of big pliers to grip the chuck.
Using this type of pliers is a big advantage, because when I grip the chuck, the friction produced is distributed all around it.
All I need to do next is switch on the drill, and in a few seconds, the stuck drill is let loose and it falls off.
All these three methods are effective and help you to secure your DeWALT drill bit very quickly. And whichever method you use, it should help you save precious time.
