As I was working on a door frame at a client’s home and needed to drill holes for the hinge, I went for my trusted Einhell drill. When I went to open the chuck to change the drill bit, it was stuck and did not move a bit.
I tried unlocking it out by rotating the chuck in the opposite direction a few times but it was really jammed it there.
Before you go on continue reading this article, you could first watch the short YouTube video I made about this topic. You can watch it below.
On the video I demonstrated the three different things you can use to solve this problem. You can use a water rubber hose, locking pliers, or a large plier to remove the drill bit which got stuck in the chuck.
3 Ways to Remove Einhell Drill Bit Stuck in the Chuck
Here is what I did to handle the situation and remove the drill bit without causing damage to the chuck of the drill. Follow these steps if you find yourself with the same problem:
Method 1: Using a rubber water hose with a reverse drill
1. I thought of firstly creating a protective layer so I don’t damage the drill when I put force on it. I cut off some duct tape and wrapped it securely around the chuck to prevent damage and get better friction.
You should do the same, your loved and trusted power-tools will thank you.
2. Then I decided to do what usually works for me in this situation, I found a water hose and wrapped it around the chuck holding it snug. The hose is made of rubber which helps you get a better grip on the chuck.
3. I put the drill in reverse mode, holding the hose firmly. I gave it a few spins, it usually works out and the bit comes right out but it was really jammed in there, but it should work out for you if your drill bit is held snug in the chuck and needs a little more friction.
Remember to keep your hands safe for this method as it can be a little tricky.
Method 2: Using locking pliers for a better grip
1. If the rubber hose didn’t work out for you too or you’re scared to put your hand that close to the spinning chuck, here’s another trick: Grab a pair of locking plier from your toolbox and lock it tightly around the chuck.
Just don’t forget to tape the chuck to avoid deep scratches.
2. I locked the pliers securely around the chuck and reverse the drill while holding the pliers firmly. The drill bit came right out for me to replace it with another and get back to work.
Method 3: Trying a large plier instead to hold the chuck
1. While the locking plier worked out for me, I know not all of us have one lying around to use. Don’t worry a very common tool that can also do the trick is a manual large sized plier. It is easy to work with even for beginners.
2. Grab the taped chuck firmly between the plier and give the drill a spin in reverse. The chuck will release the bit easily, ready to be fitted with a new drill bit.
