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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:04:18 PM EDT
Saw this vid in my random watch feed and gave it a shot. Most all cordless drills will lock if you turn one click in the loosen direction. I never knew and have a pile of these things.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:06:27 PM EDT
[#1]
I also didn't know that until someone here mentioned it a couple of years ago.
But I don't recall ever having an issue with anything getting loose without doing it. Of course, I twist it down like a gorilla. 
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:06:57 PM EDT
[#2]
I, too, saw that video and learned
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:07:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I also didn't know that until someone here mentioned it a couple of years ago. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:07:39 PM EDT
[#4]
Man, I have a lot of hours logged with one of those in my hand. Surprised I have never heard of this.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:08:49 PM EDT
[#5]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I also didn't know that until someone here mentioned it a couple of years ago. But I don't recall ever having an issue with anything getting loose without doing it. Of course, I twist it down like a gorilla. 
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:10:18 PM EDT
[#6]
Just learned this myself a couple years back. No more quick change bit holders falling out.
 Guys never read the manual...especially on a drill. 
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:12:17 PM EDT
[#7]
Hmmmm
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:14:35 PM EDT
[#8]
So how do you unlock it after that?
The only drill I have has an aftermarket chuck on it so I can't test it. We use 1/4" impacts and SDS drills for everything. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:16:42 PM EDT
[#9]
Mine doesn’t even click on tighten.
Old blue/gold ryobi |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:18:51 PM EDT
[#10]
OP, I expected better from you.
I learned that a decade ago watching a secret tools hacks thing on YT.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:19:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just learned this myself a couple years back. No more quick change bit holders falling out. Guys never read the manual...especially on a drill. I actually do read them for all but the simplest products. The guy in the video says its not mentioned in any of the manuals. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:21:02 PM EDT
[#12]
Quoted: So how do you unlock it after that? The only drill I have has an aftermarket chuck on it so I can't test it. We use 1/4" impacts and SDS drills for everything. Quoted: OP, I expected better from you. I learned that a decade ago watching a secret tools hacks thing on YT. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:21:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: So how do you unlock it after that? The only drill I have has an aftermarket chuck on it so I can't test it. We use 1/4" impacts and SDS drills for everything. Just keep turning it counterclockwise to unlock. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:26:59 PM EDT
[#14]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just learned this myself a couple years back. No more quick change bit holders falling out. Guys never read the manual...especially on a drill. Wouldn’t have mattered. Was never in the manual. 
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:27:24 PM EDT
[#15]
That doesn't work on my old Dewalt 18v hammer drill.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:27:36 PM EDT
[#16]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I also didn't know that until someone here mentioned it a couple of years ago. But I don't recall ever having an issue with anything getting loose without doing it. Of course, I twist it down like a gorilla. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:27:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Just keep turning it counterclockwise to unlock. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: So how do you unlock it after that? The only drill I have has an aftermarket chuck on it so I can't test it. We use 1/4" impacts and SDS drills for everything. Just keep turning it counterclockwise to unlock. Weird I almost never use one, I think the one I have now is one of my oldest Milwaukee tools, I don't even remember how the chuck failed the first time, but I'm pretty sure it just stopped ratcheting. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:28:08 PM EDT
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Quoted: Saw this vid in my random watch feed and gave it a shot. Most all cordless drills will lock if you turn one click in the loosen direction. I never knew and have a pile of these things.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1QHOKF8NO4https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/289319/PXL_20220928_210011209_jpg-2542858.JPG |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:32:07 PM EDT
[#19]
All these years
I'll go try out this feature |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:38:01 PM EDT
[#20]
I'm not really sure what's going on here. He shows doing it with a Ryobi drill but nothing like that happens on mine.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:42:39 PM EDT
[#21]
What's the point? Never had one unlock, seems pointless.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:43:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You and I must have the same YouTube algorithm, OP. I just saw this video in my suggestions on Sunday or Monday and watched it  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:43:34 PM EDT
[#23]
learn something new every day.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:44:31 PM EDT
[#24]
On my Ryobi it doesn't click on tighten, but will click when you turn back as if to loosen.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:46:12 PM EDT
[#25]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just learned this myself a couple years back. No more quick change bit holders falling out. Guys never read the manual...especially on a drill. First I've heard of this (and the video states that it's a 'hidden' feature because it's not in ANY of the manuals. Even the tech support mentioned that while they can confirm that this IS in fact, a feature of their drill, it isn't in any documentation). |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:47:18 PM EDT
[#26]
Wow. Just tried it on my Dewalt after seeing this thread. Yep, it worked. Thanks OP
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:50:17 PM EDT
[#27]
Funny, I was just testing that out an hour ago putting some holes in something for a project w/a drill and some spade bits, cause I also got recommended that a few days back. DeWalt drill, it didnt seem to work. The spade bits were going through what I was putting holes in so maybe they were hitting the edge of the hole in some weird way or something, but they fell out a few times. It feels like the drill is supposed to do it, but it failed this time. It did seem to work w/reg bits yesterday.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:50:32 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Just learned this myself a couple years back. No more quick change bit holders falling out. Guys never read the manual...especially on a drill. According to the video, it's not in the manual. In some cases, customer service doesn't even know about it. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:52:15 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I also didn't know that until someone here mentioned it a couple of years ago. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:56:43 PM EDT
[#30]
Just checked the manual on my Makita 40V and there's definitely no mention of it, although
it does have a very noticeable detent when you turn it back slightly. If it's actually locking the chuck, I have no idea, as I've never had issues with the chuck opening up on this drill. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:56:46 PM EDT
[#31]
When I tried this on my 18V DeWalt the drill bit fell out. ?????
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:57:01 PM EDT
[#32]
Wouldn't this be in the drill chuck design? Not designed feature in the drill itself.
This would explain why drill manufacturers didn't know about this feature. Drill manufacturers are just purchasing chucks from suppliers. Maybe certain chuck suppliers are using this locking design. Watching many power tool videos, I learned about 'Jacobs' drill chucks. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:57:18 PM EDT
[#33]
Learned that years ago from a YT video.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:57:48 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm not really sure what's going on here. He shows doing it with a Ryobi drill but nothing like that happens on mine. +1 on my old Makita. 
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:58:39 PM EDT
[#35]
I don't get it.
You tighten it, then loosen it a smidge, to "lock" it? Then when required you just continue loosening as normal to open the chuck? Smells like a cow farm. I'm waiting for the AvE tear-down. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 5:58:58 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: What's the point? Never had one unlock, seems pointless. Yeah, this. I mean, I'm just doing homeowner shit, but I've never had a chuck loosen on me. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:01:08 PM EDT
[#37]
Well, I did NOT know that. Checking mine when I get home. Mine love to loosen but maybe now....... Thanks OP
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:05:21 PM EDT
[#38]
Had to show all my guys that years ago.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:06:19 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Wouldn't this be in the drill chuck design? Not designed feature in the drill itself. This would explain why drill manufacturers didn't know about this feature. Drill manufacturers are just purchasing chucks from suppliers. Maybe certain chuck suppliers are using this locking design. Watching many power tool videos, I learned about 'Jacobs' drill chucks. You'd hope someone like DeWalt or Milwaukee sell enough drills to know what the parts they are sourcing do. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:11:11 PM EDT
[#40]
This dude says the trick is to manually tighten it after zipping it mostly tight:
 Secret to locking drill bits in a Ryobi drills chuck! pretty sure I already do that, especially on my newer(ish) drill that locks the motor/chuck in place when not squeezing the trigger. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:11:59 PM EDT
[#41]
But why … seriously? I don’t understand why this is some groundbreaking “feature”. My guess to why no one talks about it or it is not in the manuals is because even the manufacturers don’t think it is important enough to care.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:12:30 PM EDT
[#42]
Neat. Haven't had a bit fall out of a keyless chuck though...yet.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:18:06 PM EDT
[#43]
Doesn't work on my Bosch.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:18:24 PM EDT
[#44]
Does work on a Ryobi (not brushless) 18v. Maybe the one he uses in the video is a higher end drill, his has more metal on it, where my chuck is almost all plastic to the end. Will have to try on others.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:18:41 PM EDT
[#45]
This is such old news even my Ryobi drill does this
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:20:49 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: But why seriously? I don't understand why this is some groundbreaking "feature". My guess to why no one talks about it or it is not in the manuals is because even the manufacturers don't think it is important enough to care. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:28:42 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I use mine pretty much daily. It happens often for me. I have several different ones and they all do it. May be how I use it? Not sure? I set the clutch and use it as a mini impact with a bit set since my actually impacts are so easy to strip things. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: But why seriously? I don't understand why this is some groundbreaking "feature". My guess to why no one talks about it or it is not in the manuals is because even the manufacturers don't think it is important enough to care. What do you assemble? We used to strip way more fasteners with drills than impacts. Once impacts kind of became a thing it's all I started using. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:36:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you assemble? We used to strip way more fasteners with drills than impacts. Once impacts kind of became a thing it's all I started using. Impacts (hydraulic ones preferably) and Torx fasteners FTW. I only use my drill for mixing thin set and grout at this point. I do have an installation driver that is pretty dope but I wish it had an impact feature. Alas it does not. |
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:39:09 PM EDT
[#49]
Neat, didn't know this.
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Posted: 9/28/2022 6:45:51 PM EDT
[#50]
Tag to remember to try it out
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