Power drill problem...

[lspencer534]

I have a 1/2" chuck Ryobi drill. It has a 31/32" bit in in just now; the bit is cutting fine, but the bit quickly gets loose in the jaws and quits cutting. I hate to put a hammer to the chuck to tighten it even more. :confused5:

[99 pewtercoupe]

Do you really think it is a good idea to be using power tools in your current condition?

[86RAG]

I saw the title and cringed. You don't want my advice on power tools! :leaving:

[lspencer534]

Do you really think it is a good idea to be using power tools in your current condition?

Ni, I couldn't work with power tools in my condition. This is something I was doing before I got sick, and the project has stalled.

[CertInsaneC5]

That reminds me. I Ni to cut something up with my chainsaw. BRB

[Blademaker]

Are you tightening the drill bit with a key or by hand?

[lspencer534]

That reminds me. I Ni to cut something up with my chainsaw. BRB

All of you will be back...or just pieces/parts?

[OddBall]

Do you really think it is a good idea to be using power tools in your current condition?

Ni, I couldn't work with power tools in my condition. This is something I was doing before I got sick, and the project has stalled.

I think by "condition", he meant inebriated. :D



....and bring back a shrubbery

[CertInsaneC5]

All of you will be back...or just pieces/parts?

It wouldn't start no matter how hard I pulled on the chain.

[Kevin_73]

Keyed, or keyless chuck?
What type of drill bit?
What is the material you are trying to drill?

[island14]

I'm just wondering how you even get a drill bit that's almost an inch into a 1/2 inch drill.. :lol:

What size is the shank? :island14:

[86RAG]

I'm thinking wood bit?

[lspencer534]

Keyed, or keyless chuck?
What type of drill bit?
What is the material you are trying to drill?

Keyed chuck.

Bit is titanium.

Drilling 1/8" steel.

[lspencer534]

I'm just wondering how you even get a drill bit that's almost an inch into a 1/2 inch drill.. :lol:

What size is the shank? :island14:

Sorry. The bit is 15/32".

[Sea Six]

Ni, I couldn't work with power tools in my condition. This is something I was doing before I got sick, and the project has stalled.

That reminds me. I Ni to cut something up with my chainsaw. BRB

Ni! Ni!






We are the men who say Ni!!


:wow:

[CertInsaneC5]

Keyed chuck.

Bit is titanium.

Drilling 1/8" steel.

Jeebus. I could have scratched my fingernail across it and worn a hole in it by now.

[Blademaker]

Ni! Ni!






We are the men who say Ni!!


:wow:

:funniest::funniest::funniest::funniest::funniest:.........:seasix:

[Dave]

Tighten the chuck at all 3 spots?
Replace it with a good chuck?
What's your bit speed? Should be pretty slow for a hole that big in steel I would think.

[JRD77VET]

Keyed chuck.

Bit is titanium.

Drilling 1/8" steel.

Tighten at the first position, rotate the chuck 120* to the next position and snug it up some more. Rotate the chuck again and see if it tightens up anymore.

It sounds like the chuck is worn and the jaws are starting to spring.

Jeff

[RED-85-Z51]

Is the shank keyed...if it is, the flats need to be lined up with the jaws in thr chuck.

[markids77]

Step drill it. Start small like 1/8, then 3/16, then 5/16 etc. Do not run the shank all the way to the bottom of the chuck... raise it a bit so the jaws are doing all the gripping. Try the tighten all three hole trick. If it still slips, toss the Ryobi chuck and get a Jacobs. And the bit is titanium nitride coated, not solid titanium.

[JRD77VET]

Step drill it. Start small like 1/8, then 3/16, then 5/16 etc. Do not run the shank all the way to the bottom of the chuck... raise it a bit so the jaws are doing all the gripping. Try the tighten all three hole trick. If it still slips, toss the Ryobi chuck and get a Jacobs. And the bit is titanium nitride coated, not solid titanium.

Try to get a Made in The USA Jacobs chuck. They have some of their expensive chucks made offshore now. :rolleyes:

[99 pewtercoupe]

I think by "condition", he meant inebriated. :D



....and bring back a shrubbery

I missed the joke first time around
Well done!

[Kevin_73]

Tighten the chuck at all 3 spots?
Replace it with a good chuck?
What's your bit speed? Should be pretty slow for a hole that big in steel I would think.

Tighten at the first position, rotate the chuck 120* to the next position and snug it up some more. Rotate the chuck again and see if it tightens up anymore.

It sounds like the chuck is worn and the jaws are starting to spring.

Jeff

Step drill it. Start small like 1/8, then 3/16, then 5/16 etc. Do not run the shank all the way to the bottom of the chuck... raise it a bit so the jaws are doing all the gripping. Try the tighten all three hole trick. If it still slips, toss the Ryobi chuck and get a Jacobs. And the bit is titanium nitride coated, not solid titanium.

:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:

When drilling into steel the drill speed should be fairly low. If the drill bit gets hot your speed is set too high. It also helps to use machining oil to keep the bit cool and help carry away the chips.
Also, drill the hole with a smaller drill bit (say 1/8" or so) first, then step up the drill size once or twice til you get to the desired hole diameter.
When you feel the drill bit about to break out of the back side of the material release some pressure and just let the bit cut it's way out on it's own. This will help keep it from grabbing and locking up.
:yesnod:

[Sea Six]

Chuck the chuck!


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