If you look on the top of the metal head housing, behind the drill chuck, there should be a small hole. Put in a small diameter phillips head, hex key, etc. Turn the chuck while pressing down on the inserted item and at some point it will lock the spindle. This way you won't need to "whack" or "strike" the thing with a hammer. You can simply unscrew the screw with pressure and then unscrew the chuck. Conversely, with the spindle locked, you can tighten down the chuck without "whacking" or "striking" it with a hammer. You may not have the spindle lock hole on your drill, but most Craftsman electric drills have one.

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe, will check it out.

@exullt4860

Жыл бұрын

So elegant! Thanks!

@georgetommila5425

Жыл бұрын

I was about to kiss my Craftsman goodbye, but decided to read this comment, and sure enough, with a shot of penetrating oil and an extra pair of hands we got that mangled chuck off.

@DukeofEarl

9 ай бұрын

You saved my old drill. Dropped an Allen key into the hole and it held the chuck in place. Excellent tip.

Thank you. Worked like a charm.

@FixItYourself

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Great video! Thanks for your clear explanation. I still have and occasionally use a drill like this that i bought new many years ago.

Just what I needed. thanks for posting!

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I have this drill, bought it brand new in the late Seventies or early Eighties , I use It frequently, still works great and I still have the handle that screws into the side.

Hi, I've got a Craftsman, Model 315.10510 drill I bought at a thrift shop for $7.00. This 3/8" variable speed drill seems to work fine. I'm not sure how old it is, but it's pretty similar to your drill. Might be slightly newer, maybe the next generation. I would like to remove the chuck and clean it up a little so your video was very helpful.

Muy buen video, mil gracias!

SWEET VIDEO !! This is MY much loved drill!. So good to see you treat it kindly. I learned a lot from watching this video of yours. I have been wanting to change out the chuck for a key-less one. What's your opinion on key-less chucks for a drill like this? Thanks

It a variable speed control

Thanks for information

Just what I needed. Thanks.

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Good tutorial. Nice and calm...like painting with bob ross

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Te agradezco me ayudó tu video saludos

You are awesome! Thank you!!!

@FixItYourself

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Thanks for the video 👍 Bought one just like it today at a Habitat Restore.

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

In other words...it's LEFT HAND THREADS. turn clockwise to loosen. Thanks

Thanks. I enjoyed and learned. My old (from about 1980) Craftsman doesn't hold drill bits very well. I tighten the chuck as muxh as I can, but they slide. Do you think a chuck will take care of it?

@FixItYourself

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, more than likely a new chuck will help.

That is exactly my model number and drill! -even down to the rusty head LOL since mine is too! I know they don't sell those chucks for that model I got my hand-me-down from my Dad and I need a new chuck. "discontinued" even at "specialty" stores.

@fucheduck

Жыл бұрын

nevermind I saw your discript link! thanks! 😀-the local store misinformed me! wanted to sell me a new drill!🙄

@FixItYourself

Жыл бұрын

Very cool! I believe you could just use a generic replacement chuck.

Exact same drill as mine which needs a new chuck. THANKS MUCH

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help

My ~40-yr-old Craftsman drill, similar to this one, just died a few days ago. I am now trying to get the chuck off to retrieve the add-on tool that helps to drill vertical holes and center holes. When I look down the barrel of the chuck, there is no visible screw, so I can't figure out how to get the chuck off. Any ideas?

I have a Makita drill and the left hand screw is stripped can't get it off It's stuck and it's a Philips screw Is it a good idea to take a flat head screwdriver and punch it till it grabs

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I prefer using the flat head for these jobs. Less slippage.

I have an old Craftsman 3/8" electric drill, model number 315.11441. I saw the videos regarding removing the keyed chuck. They were excellent. My question is, can I replace the keyed chuck with a modern keyless chuck, and if so, what make/model/type should I use? Again, great videos. Thank you.

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you could put a keyless chuck as long as you match the threads. I would stick with a Jacobs Chuck. Plenty to choose from here: amzn.to/3i2Jq0b Thanks :)

@xxxCawsomenessxxx

3 жыл бұрын

Harbor freight sells Jacob chucks w key for 9 $

Do you know the year of production of the drill?

@FixItYourself

3 жыл бұрын

I don't

@aseercharolia9137

3 жыл бұрын

@@FixItYourself Because i have somewhat a newer one and im trying to found out the production year