SDS chuck issues

ozebob17 · Post by **ozebob17** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:51 am

I'm on my second SDS hammer drill, the new one has the same issue of the balls coming out the end bending the circlip on the way. I thought I may put in the tool, the balls and then putting a worm drive clamp on the shaft to hold the balls. Being retired I don't use this heavy thing very often, I was going to drive some stakes into the ground on hammer only. The machine is 2000w so it would do it quick. Any feed back on these SDS chucks would be helpful

ozebob17 · Post by **ozebob17** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:53 am

Giantz brand from New Aim P/l, have had no luck with them so far

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:14 am

I do not think we can help you as your are in Australia. We would simply go to Screwfix and buy a new SDS for £70. Sorry

DWD

London mike 61 · Post by **London mike 61** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:57 am

Do you lube the drill bit every time you use the machine before you insert the bit into the chuck ?
I always put a smear of grease on the drill bit before inserting into the chuck , it stops the drill bit from getting stuck in the chuck and eliminating a lot of problems.

Mike

dewaltdisney · Post by **dewaltdisney** » Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:09 am

I never remember to do that Mike and I had trouble getting the bit out the last time I used my SDS. I must get some grease in my chuck and also the gearbox. It has a cover to allow you access to the gears.

DWD

fin · Post by **fin** » Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:36 pm

im about 5 years into my current sds drill which gets used regularly and ive never ever put any grease on the end of a drill bit

they still click in and oot absolutely fine