Locked Chuck

edosko · Post by **edosko** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:51 pm

I have my chuck locked to the quill spindle by a slightly rounded and cracked allen screw. Is there a way to remove the screw or do I have to buy a new chuck and quill?

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:35 pm

Can you try to use the next larger size of allen wrench and file a slight taper on the end of the wrench to make it fit more tightly into the socket? Judicious use of this tool (do not force too tightly into the socket) will provide a tighter fit and the ability to turn the screw.
Just a thought.
Bill V

pennview · Post by **pennview** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 7:38 pm

You might want to try a screw extractor from the hardware store. Home Depot sells a set made by Ryobi (item # A96SE05) that sells for about $9.00.

db5 · Post by **db5** » Wed Oct 03, 2012 9:21 pm

pennview wrote:You might want to try a screw extractor from the hardware store. Home Depot sells a set made by Ryobi (item # A96SE05) that sells for about $9.00.

This is your easy solution. Then just replace it with a new Allen Screw.