new to power tools

GoodForTheSoul · Dec 27, 2012

Hey everyone im new to owning power tools, and my previous job had me using them here and there. but i have a question that may sound dumb... i bought a new ryobi cordless drill, and in the piece that connects to the drill that holds the bits, came a bit that was stuck inside of it... i dont know if it is supposed to be that way but how do i get it out?

mwerner · Dec 27, 2012

If it's a "chuck" holder, you need the appropriate geared wrench. If one didn't come with the drill, go back to the store and get one....
Most now are "keyless", the chuck just turns by hand. If it's truly stuck from over-tightening, perhaps a little shot of WD-40 would help.

US-STEEL · Dec 27, 2012

Put the drill in reverse, hold the chuck tight and squeeze the trigger.

12345678910 · Dec 27, 2012

Bought it new ?

Reading the manual is a sure bet

Grease · Dec 27, 2012

US-STEEL said:
Put the drill in reverse, hold the chuck tight and squeeze the trigger.

Heh. Just be careful you don't let the drill or whatever you're clamping it with spin around. It gets dangerous

Mike G · Dec 27, 2012

Sounds like it is stuck in the magnetic bit holder.

If that is the case, use a pair of pliers to pull it out. If not, return it and get a new one.

GoodForTheSoul · Dec 27, 2012

Mike G said:
Sounds like it is stuck in the magnetic bit holder.

If that is the case, use a pair of pliers to pull it out. If not, return it and get a new one.

thats exactly what happened.. i thought i was stupid or something, but i was so annoyed with it, i didnt bother looking at the bit... the bit got shoved into the holder backwards...

Mike G · Dec 28, 2012

Glad you got it figured out.