Don't chuck that Chuck!!

[Black Ned]

For all of those people who like me cannot seem to get enough of a handgrip to tighten up a keyless drillchuck this may be the answer to your prayers. Keyless chucks are very handy for the odd drilling job. They are easier to use and you don't have to have a key (which is always somewhere else when you need it) as on a standard keychuck. The solution is in the kitchen, in the third drawer, where you put all the stuff that hasn't got a special home.
Dig out the Jar opener - you know the one with the rubber strap - that wraps around the lid and fits back into the handle. This just happens to be the "beesknees" for tightening your keyless chuck. It is so good that you may have to use it to release the powerful grip that has locked the drillbit in place.
NOTE: This should only be used on cordless drills.
Please do not send money - just a little thankyou will do.

[Enfield Guy]

Meself, I reckons that i'd be biffing the drill in the bin and purchasing one that works properly.

[wheelinround]

The drill isn't the problem its the damn keyless chucks no decent hand hold small back end to grip.

Brilliant idea Black Ned have a greenie you possibly have saved my marriage unless she finds out I've pinched the jar opener.

[jimdave]

Well there's your problem ...... GMC

[Charleville]

Please do not send money - just a little thankyou will do.

A little thankyou.


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[munruben]

Good tip for those of us who have the cheaper tools.

[Black Ned]

Attention JimDave:
I think you have missed the point. Instead of bagging the drill, draw your attention to the chuck. All keyless chucks slip or let go at the critical point. Older people like myself do not have the dexterity in their fingers and hand to grip the chuck tight enough to lock the bit in place. This method works extremely well and I have had on many occasions to unlock the chuck with the jar opener as it had became too tight. I do have other brand drills that have keyless chucks and it is a common problem. PS: the jar opener is cheaper and was on hand - why buy another drill?

[Oddjob1]

Hi all,

I like the jar opener idea but my wife has a large cleaver and if I go looking in her drawers she's likely to use it on me. (give a new meaning to curried sausages)
I prefer to use that mongrel of a tool the multi grip pliers, you know how useless these things are in the real world of serious tools, slipping and so-on, but given a nice little spot on the back of the bench where one is most likely using the keyless chuck drill, it becomes a very handy item and can also be used for those less critical jobs like pulling out the odd nail or splinter.

Regards...oddjob1

[Black Ned]

The jar opener has a rubber strap that takes up the slack and acts as a shock absorber as the chuck locks tight. This does not damage the chuck. Pliers and multigrips will cause damage to the chuck.

[weisyboy]

i whack it with a hammer to tighten. works to losen on a keyed chuck when you lose the key

[graemet]

I fitted a keyless chuck to my drill press which works very well, mostly. However, when drilling big holes, it can do itself up tighter than I can grip it to undo. My plumber put me onto a tool they use when undoing corroded tapware without damaging the finish which is very similar to your jar opener but more robust, called a Baby Boa. You can get a huge amount of torque without damaging any finish. Mine came in a set of two, which is handy when there is no shaft lock to turn against.
Cheers
Graeme

[Pops]

Hi Ned,

Great idea mate. My hands ain't what they used to be either. (Can't get those pesky twist tops off, give me the old bottle tops any day).

That is a nifty little jar opener there, have not seen one like that. It looks like an alloy one and not plastic. Can you tell me where you can can one and what the brand / product name is?

Cheers
Pops

[Black Ned]

Hello Pops,
Sorry for the delay in responding, been prospecting for a few days. The name of the opener - "Baby Boa- Constrictor".
I am really not sure where it was purchased as have had it for a number of years. Just recently discovered its use for chuck holding abillity.
It was bought in kitchenware by my wife. I believe that Bunnings may have some in their Tool department - used for holding pipes.

[Bob38S]

Good one Ned, if you find that the rubber belt on the boa slips or has had it then check out the auto stores for an old oil filter removal tool - the type which has a metal handle with a foot which will lock onto a canvass covered rubber belt - this works similar to the boa but is stronger with greater leverage - the belt on mine passes through a small metal triangle which keeps it in place forming the loop rather than locating the boa strap in its handle each time.

Regards,
Bob

[Pops]

Onya Ned. Thanks mate. Will check it out.

Cheers
Pops