Does the bit actually LOCK into the chuck? If so, how? Spring-loaded? Clicks into place? One reviewer said he lost a bit and that has me concerned.
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The collar slides up and down to lock the bit in place - it is secure, however, if you finished the hole and were to hit the collar just right, I could see how the bit could dislodge. With that said, I think it is a good design overall plus there is very little slop.
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Chuck is 'spring loaded' like most 'hex chuck' tools. It's possible that the bit fell out because it wasn't inserted correctly or it may have been damaged. We have these on site with a Habitat for Humanity build and have used them extensively without problems many times.
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Actually I should add, I don't use this for screwdriver bits but for drill bits with the 1/4 inch hexshank.
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Yes spring loaded. I believe you pull the bottom knurled part down and then you can insert your chuck. It has 3 ball bearings which hold chuck in place. I would not recommend using an impact gun with this because I have and that's what destroyed it
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It has a 1/4 inch hex tip mail that will lock into any standard impact or drill. The other end has a 1/4 spring loaded locking hex female to hold any of your 1/4" bits. I have 3 sizes and find them very handy. If they ever wear out I would definitely replace them. I have had them about a year and a half and use them at least once a week. It's a keeper and really quite cheap.
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Yes - that is one of the things that makes this drill so great. I purchased one of those things that lets you click (or whatever) to change bits and sizes of screw heads without adjusting the chuck. Good luck Jeffrey -- Rob England
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Yes, since it locks the drill bit in place (very securely) using the chuck key.
2278145
I had mine come off when I first got it, I put a wood block under it and press the chuck down on it. Haven't had the problem agin. Hope this helps.
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There's no chuck key. The previous answer is the proper way to change/ remove a bit from the drill chuck.
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Did you try to put it on? I know it appears to be round, but mine snaps onto the square drive of the tool just fine. Then, each bit can be locked into the opposite end. Hope this helps!
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My bits don't just fall out, but are easy to pull out, there is a little ball bearing that hold them in, are you missing yours or is it stuck out?
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Hi Karen. Open the chuck and remove the screw in the center of the chuck and then put the allen into the chuck and tighten the chuck. You then lay the drill on a counter and then strike the allen wrench counter clockwise, the chuck and allen must turn counter clockwise at the same time. It might be tight so be persistant. You can do this. hoped this helped Bill.
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It has a quick connection. If you slide the coller back you can insert and release your bits. You can not loose your bit because it locks in... PS comes with assorted bits in handle.
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I notice that same thing on the instructions, but what I do is just insert the bit in the top of the drill about halfway and twist the bit itself just a little and it stays in.
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this is a manual chuck. no chuck key needed. hold on to it and squeeze the trigger. the chuck will open or close depending on the direction selection. be sure to have the direction selection slider either forward or backward...NOT IN THE MIDDLE
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Hi! You have to push & hold the silver button to unscrew or loosen the drill head. Once you loosen the drill head you can let go of the silver button. You can now put the drill bit in and then tighten the drill head. The silver button should pop back up once the drill head is tighten. Let me know if that helps you at all.
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No I don't believed so, the bit is a slipped on type and when it goes in it need to be locked via the grooves at the top of the bit. there is no key to lock the smooth round shank. it is a slipped in slipped out system by pressing down/pulling down the front of the drill to allow the bit to go in or come out.
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You see I'm not really sure. Another Amazon person said it does not have a chuck key. I don't know muchabout drills. My husband has an older drill. Maybe you can find a review on Utube? Sorry. I sent the pinkdrill back.
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this is one of those "latch type" that requires the latch bits. They snap in....no screw type chuck. Don't use this very often but when I need it .....!
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Yes-The chuck locks up when not powered, you can turn the whole body like a manual screw driver.
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If you re-install the chuck onto your Dremel threaded spindle, (righty tighty, lefty loosey), you will begin to see the chuck close. It was never addressed in the instructions, I found this out by accident. When removing the chuck from the Dremel tool, while the chuck is open, place a bit of any type into the open jaws, then loosely hold the bit in the jaws while you unscrew the chuck from the dremel.