Removing bench drill check

[alexfromnewport]

Hello,

I've got an assembled Draper bench drill which I need to take apart to transport, so I've followed the assembly instructions in reverse and am now left with a chuck which I cannot get out of the housing. When fitting it, the book says knock in into place with a soft faced hammer, so clearly it's just wedged into place. Do I just need to use brute force to yank it out? Or is it now stuck there for good?!

 

[Jackrae]

http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Chucks/Wedges-Drifts

Some of these may be what you need. If the U-shaped wedges then you place one either side just above the chuck then press them together (better to press than hammer) but as it's a draper it might not make much difference.

 

[alexfromnewport]

Ah, I see. Yes, I think I can fashion some home made wedges to do the trick. Thanks.

 

[Bilabong007]

I had the same issue when taking apart my bench drill. Solution was to open the chuck fully and insert a long bolt. I camped the chuck in a vice upside down and a Couple of whacks with a lump hammer and out she came. Not pretty but it worked

Good luck

Graeme

 

[Dave54]

http://www.arceurotrade.co.uk/Catalogue/Chucks/Wedges-Drifts

Some of these may be what you need. If the U-shaped wedges then you place one either side just above the chuck then press them together (better to press than hammer) but as it's a draper it might not make much difference.

Thanks for that. The chuck on my old Walker Turner drill needs changing, I've got a new (never used but must be years old) chuck for it on a MT spindle, but I can't shift it!