Stuck keyless chuck help, please

[Howard Pollack]

I have an old Ridgid cordless drill that has a stuck chuck, I can't open it to get a bit out. Does anyone know how to get this thing loose again? Thanks. -Howard

[Justin Ludwig]

Got a vice? I'd use a vise and the torque of the gun. I still have a strong grip and haven't had one I couldn't wrestle loose with a little hate-and-discontent. Watch your knuckles.

No vice? Channel locks. No channel locks? Go to the hardware store. No man shall be without channel locks.

[Bradley Gray]

+1 on vice. Spay in some WD-40 or similar first.

[pat warner]

Strap wrench.

[Jim Matthews]

+1 on the strap wrench.

Metal jaws will score the chuck
and that will be hard on your hands.

Spray you penetrating lube of choice.
Put the entire drill in a plastic bag that can be sealed.

Allow to sit overnight.

Use strap wrench (or rubber shelf liner) to grip the chuck.
A longer lever arm might help generate sufficient torque
to break the locked parts free.

[Rich Engelhardt]

+2 on the strap wrench

You can pick up a bunch of different sizes for cheap at the dollar junk stores.

[Larry Frank]

I would use the strap wrench and the WD40 and tap it lightly with a small hammer

[Howard Pollack]

Thanks everyone. Brute force it is! -Howard