KeyLess Chucks - Grrrr........

[TemporaryKubotaOwnerMark]

I hate to say this but return the Dewalt. IMO they have gone hugely down hill. I have heard that the Home Depot versions are of poorer quality than one you get factory direct but I do not know that conclusively.

Too long out of warranty. As for going downhill, please tell me who has not? I'd really like to buy better tools!

 

[ray66v]

I hate to say this but return the Dewalt. IMO they have gone hugely down hill.

All the tools have gone down hill.

Dewalt went down hill, when Black and Decker bought them, decades ago.

Black and Decker's repair parts policy was instituted. Their policy is, to only offer parts for 10 years, after that tool, type number goes out of production.

At that point, they get rid of every part they have, and you can't get anything from them. Including basic things like, brushes, and switches.

That may be okay with some, if they are used commercially, and mostly used up inside of that period.

If I pay good money for an alleged, quality tool, I don't expect to have to throw it away, in 12 years, when the switch fails. I have had this happen to me, and I don't think it's right.

I have heard that the Home Depot versions are of poorer quality than one you get factory direct but I do not know that conclusively.

I have also heard this said about toilets. And, it's probably said about everything HD sells.

I believe it's nonsense. The local people will of course suggest these things, to get you to pay more, when you buy it from them.

I have installed many toilets from both HD, and the plumbing supply houses. The only difference I have seen, was the cost.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

I used to have a problem once in a while with my keyless chucks. Both drill presses and several of my cordless drills have them. Then a while back, in another forum, a fellow said to never let the drill bottom out in a keyless chuck when you tighten it. I don't recall the details but he said something about the drill having a tendency to draw into the chuck when first pressed against the material you are drilling. So I've been following his advice ever since and have not had any more issues.
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X2... But you probably are already doing this. Somebody tell me if this is a "old wives tail" cause I've been doing it for a few decades. :confused3:

 

[ray66v]

I have had keyless chucks that worked great, and keyless chucks that slipped no matter what I did.

But, I have also had keyed chucks, that worked great, and keyed chucks, that slipped no matter what I did.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Since it is just a utility drill for around the shop and garage I am not going to fight it or use pliers and still not get it tight enough. I think a lot of the problem is the 8 amp motor. It has incredible torque. My old Makita was only 3 amps and it had plenty. So, to keep things simple and in the spirit of todays less robust tools and to keep the economy going buying junk I just ordered a set of hex shank drill bits. At least all my aged good quality drill bits won't get there shanks all spun up.

gg