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And a better picture of what's going on inside the chuck

Thanks for the suggestions people. Yes, Sideways - I'm thinking it will be a Röhm or Jacobs Re the use of the allen key - it definitely didn't slip (practically the only thing fixed in this chuck that hasn't!) - I actually tripped the breaker for the workshop when I secured the chucked up allen...

Oh, thanks for the warning! I will have a closer look at the chuck tomorrow and post some pics if I can't get to the bottom of it. Thanks again

Hi, Thanks for your reply. I have no problem spending a bit on improving what is otherwise a decent tool. I am having real trouble removing the chuck however - I've tried steps 5 and 7 in this guide with no success: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Power+Drill+Chuck+Replacement/75418 The parts...

Hi, I'm looking for advice with replacing the chuck on my corded Makita drill, an HP2070 Basically, it's a really terrible keyed chuck; it loosens all the time in use - especially, but not only, when in hammer mode. I know I'd be better off with an SDS for masonry, but as I don't have the...

Hi, I have a 20' x 10' garage workshop (part of a rented property) and need some advice re. dealing with damp generally and building against a damp, old stone wall. In terms of sources of moisture: There's the ambient humidity as the space isn't fully sealed (gaps around the hinged barn-style...

Wow - I was AWOL for a few days and I've come back to all this. Thanks everyone - all really helpful. Yes, that's it. I'm also worried about scratching any laminate floor from moving a workbench around. A hard surface does seem to make more sense. That's a good shout - thanks. I'm going to...

Hi everyone, I'm fairly new here so be gentle :D I'm about to move house and may be moving to a rental property without a garage/workshop space :( Does anyone have any experience setting up a small (mostly handtool) workshop space in a domestic room and can you advise re flooring? I was...