How To Remove A Stuck Drill Bit-Fix A Stuck Drill Chuck 

You're the man... I tapped bit, held the chuck with a wrench, put drill in reverse aaannnd thank you so much.

Just fished my power drill out of the recycling bin before the truck came (after trying different things for a week to open the chuck), followed your advice and - boom! - drill bit out in seconds with light tapping and drill works, there's nothing wrong with the chuck after all. Thanks for saving me the time and money of shopping for and buying a new power drill!

You wonderful man!! Middle aged Brit woman here, who isn’t great at DIY at the best of times but I do my best. I was having to use the same drill bit for every job because I couldn’t get the bloody thing out of the drill. Trying to drill into masonry today and getting nowhere. Then I found your video … and it’s out!! Thank you so much ❤🇬🇧🇺🇸👍

Dude I have been working on this for an hour. I do your trick and 10 seconds it's done! God bless you

Been trying for years to free a stuck keyless chuck on an old craftsman drill/driver got from my late dad. Pulled it out again to try once again. After another hour of frustration, watched this video. Tapped the top of the chuck a few times as you demonstrated & it freed . Wow. Thanks

Thanks! I didn’t think my drill bit was “stuck”-BUT a few light taps with a hammer and ta-da! I was able to change the drill bit and finish the job. I appreciate the tip!

My husband just moved out and all I can say about this is YOU’RE MY HERO!!The drillbit is out! I can now change my locks.😊

Thank you, same as Elizabeth Percy, at the end of the day putting garden bench set together and taking skin of knuckles, this was the last thing I needed, worked after two sessions of tapping. THANKS x

Actually helped me out of a jam. My Ryobi had a stuck chuck along with stuck bit. Took all my grip strength (thanks workouts) and lots of cranking to finally get it to go. Fun fact, my Grandpa's old plug in Craftsman has never had a problem of any type, much less a stuck bit or chuck. Dont make em like they used to.

You saved me! ❤️ I had TWO Ryobi drills with stuck drill bits. Being a girl, I cried! I live on a farm, I have weekly projects, and a “Honey Do” list from Heck. So happy right now!

Brilliant, thanks very much for sharing this. Your tip about simply tapping the bit was golden, drill bit released on first go. I had been twisting the bloody chuck for ages previously trying to free it up. Massive thanks.

Thank you for the valuable information!! I just got out a very stubborn blade sharpening drill bit that I couldn’t release in months using your techniques!!!

Oh my freaking GODDDDDDD THANKYOU this but has been stuck for MONTHS and you fixed it in THREE SECONDS 🎉

Thank you so much!!!😁 My drill bit was stuck really stuck!! And I obviously couldn't figure out how to get it out...and watching your video and taking your advice and/or fallowing your directions worked perfectly!!! So I'm very grateful!! Thank you for creating and sharing this video!! 😊

Thanks for the tip. Had a bit stuck for a while. Tried your method with tap around and grip with channel lock pliers. Easy fix.

Thank you so much! Our chuck was stuck at work and I watched over 10 videos on how to get it unstuck and couldn’t! And then I find your video and method two helped me get it unstuck right away!

I watched 3 other videos from the experts and they almost had me destroy my dewalt. You had me free my drill bit in 2 seconds thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

This worked for me! I'd been struggling to release the bit until I tired the grips on the chuck with the drill turning. Nice technique!

Thank you. I just purchased cheap wireless drill with hammer option, for home usage only, and I finished those 4 holes , and I was planning tu put it back to the box for storage, and... Than , your advices in the and , gave me relief 😀 Thank you.

Thank you so much!!!! I had a 1 1/2" Forstner Drill bit stuck in my drill. I'd been trying to get it out, and had started hurting my hand. Tapping it totally worked!!! I'd never had a bit stuck like that before. Thank you SOOOO much!

THANK YOU SO MUCH my little brother got a small bit stuck in the Drill and I thought he broke our dads drill imma liek this video man thanks

THANK YOU!!!! I have watched Soo many videos on how to remove a stuck drill bit in the chuck with no success. I got it out in a matter of 15 seconds with your video. Thank you thank you thank you.

It works , both my drills Were stuck I did exactly what he said , granted it took afew taps since my were really stuck . But I got both of them unlocked . Thank you !

Worked for me, all I needed was to tap the drill bit. Such a relief, I didn't want to buy another drill. Thank You

Worked right away after almost getting frustrated trying every other way, you are a super man

I love you! I even went to the hardware store trying to see if they could help - but nothing. Then I found your video, and BOOM - problem fixed, and with only a few taps! Thank you!

It was jammed so tight we could not get our bit out at all by hand. I watched this video and tapped it with a small wrench. The bit came out no problem. Thank you from a guy who doesn’t know what he’s doing!

Spent ages yesterday trying to unstick the drill bit to no avail. Watched your video today and within 3 or 4 seconds, it was unstuck. Thank you!

Wow wow wow it worked! After days of frustration and almost resulting to buying a new drill. Thank you sooooooo much for the helpful video

Thank you so much, this is the second drill I've gotten stuck, worked at it for an hour, watched your video unstuck in two minutes :) :) Digging out the old stuck drill tomorrow and see if it works on that one :) You're a life saver, I have so many projects to get done, can't afford to buy another drill, thank you thank you and thank you again !!!!!

Thanks a lot. your video helped me to remove the stuck drill bit from my drill. It was there for ages and now I was desperate to fix the issue. I tried couple times while watching your video and it's done. SUCCESS!!

I feel like I knew to do this, but I looked it up anyway for reaffirmation. Thanks! Worked perfect!!

After going through three or more videos found this one. It worked for me! My Ryobi drill check was really locked in The drill bit I ended up using a pipe wrench and a vice. I added WD-40 previously. I tapped turned then backed off tapped tried to turn again backed off. Since it was a pipe wrench I wanted to apply pressure gradually but to my surprise it was able to break free. Thought I was going to tear the drill apart :-) but it worked!

Thank you so much! Having a rough day so wanted to do some home improvement. Next thing you, my bits stuck. It’s free now! 😅

I found this out by accident. My phillips screwdriver bit was stuck, and I couldn't unstick it. Neither could my husband. So I went online, and people suggested using vice grips, which I don't have, strap wrenches, which I don't have, oils that I don't have. I'm frustrated, because now I'm going to have to spend money just to get a drill bit out of the drill. My daughter, joking around, suggested I tap it with the butt of a butter knife, like when I open a jar lid for the first time. Going along with the joke, I tapped it with a butter knife four or five times, and voila...it looseded right up like, well, like butter. Amazing! Made my day!

Big thank you my husband got the bit out.I came in and saw him fighting to get the bit out and I told him go on you tube, so once again thank you.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video. It took me seconds to get my stuck bit out. Have a wonderful day, and stay blessed.

Thanks! Almost bought new drill. Searched for answer by chance. Worked exactly as you described using adjustable wrench.

Man, the tip of putting the drill in reverse and holding it did the trick for me! Don’t know why I didn’t think of that.. genius! Thank you sir!

Wow! Very helpful - the vice recommendation fixed my stuck chuck in just 1/4 of a turn! This is the most helpful video I found on fixing a stuck drill bit, but I almost bounced after the first second when that godawful howl assaulted my ears. Glad I managed to keep listening (even though my ears are still ringing.)

Wow! This actually worked for me!! I used the first solution🙌🏻😂 thanks very much , you gain one subscriber 🎉🎉

It worked!! I tapped it with a hammer not too hard, and the bit was released!! Thank you!!

Thanks from Sydney, Australia, my husband was prepared to buy a new drill and was very pleased to use your second suggestion which worked!

This has just saved hours of anguish. Worked perfectly first time exactly as you described! thank you!

Hi. I tried your instructions and it worked. You are the best forget the rest.

AWESOME!!!!!! Been fighting with this drill off and on for 2 days!!! A minute with this video and BINGO!!!!

Of all the suggestions out there, yours is the best!!!! I gripped mine and twisted it and it finally unlocked .....thank you

Thanks for the help… I was about to open the drill finally I got it freed after watching your video

Thanks. I got to the adjustable pliers around the chuck and got that bit out. Fantastic

Used a rag, I could feel it helped give more grip but the pliers did the trick with some good leverage tips thank you

Oh wow bro. Brilliant. Me and my father in law were battleing to get this drill unstuck for 2 days. I was watched your now and I just followed your steps with a pair of vice pliers and I got it unstuck. Thank you very much. 😁👍

Not sure if it was the two sets of light taps or the reverse lever, but your advice fixed it on the second go-round. THANK YOU!!!

I rarely and almost never comment on videos but this worked and was a big help, thanks!

Almost broke my fingers trying to release bloody drill bit. After this video it took me 10 seconds. Many thanks for that!

2:59 Omgosh I have had a drill bit stuck in my drill for 2 years. I started tapping and got it unstuck. Thank you. I subscribed for more. Awesome

I think I love you!!!!! Tapping lightly on the bit WORKED!!!!!! I was yanking my hair out before. 👌👌

this is my guy, this worked perfectly. this is the dude saved me, honestly saved my life

It released! Thank you so much!

Hilarious that you're doing this from your car 🙂 I'll try each of these tomorrow, my bit's been stuck for weeks. Thanks!

I found your video through Google. Thanks so much for explaining the fixes in such a clear and concise manner.🤩

It worked for me. Drill bit in a vice, reverse the motor and hold on to the drill handle. Thanks

Did your first step, worked like a charm Thank you brother 🙏🏽

it does ur head in when this happens!...and this is the first vid that acctually explains why the drill bits stuck...( in the teeth) cheers mate :) thumbs up from ur UK fan

I did it THANK YOU been messing with it for days. You rock!!!!

Using some channel lock pliers totally worked for me. MAN! Thank you!

i have a drill that was stuck for 2 years after this video i managed to get the bit out thank you very much truly thank you

Thanks for the video! I removed my drill bit that was stuck in my drill using your number one suggestion. Great advice! Thank you again! 😊

It worked perfectly. To help I spraid a bit of oil so it comes easily 🎉 Thanks 😊

Using the reverse of the drill worked perfectly! Thanks❣️

Thanks for the great tip! Option # 2 worked perfectly! I was not looking forward to buying another drill, lol.

Thank you!I did exactly how you showed it to us.My drill is now fixed.👍

Outstanding! I followed your instructions ( step2) and the chuck was loose in less than a minute. Thanks for the excellent instructions.

Saved two of my drills in two minutes thank you darling you’re the best!

The reverse trick helped completely. Thanks mate!

Ahhh! In desperation, after 20 minutes trying myself, I turned to your video and……SUCCESS! Thank you soo much.

It works man. I did the tapping using the identical plier you have and viola! released easily.

Thanks! Never had this happen before and was surprised it happened on my new drill. Crisis adverted 👍

thank you brother, i had the same problem. i just try your first trick (taping it) was work. god bless to you....

Wow!! Tapping the bit really worked!!!! You’re a life saver!

All I did was tap it and it loosened. You’re a genius!! Thank you!!

Thank You Sir, I was wrestling with this drill for the longest time. Great and helpful video My friend!

Thank you. The solution seemed so simple after you said it, but I’ll be damned if I hadn’t exhausted every possibility I could conceive and wasted twenty minutes struggling, before I found this.

Thanks for you help! The 1st step was all that I need to solve my stuck drill bit issue.

perfect. spent so long trying to do this, and the first tip worked. Thanks heaps

I was always too weak to remove these by hand. The pliers helped so much. Thank you.

Thank you! I do not know anything about power tools, and this helped me out!

Thanks for the advice. The channel lock tip worked, and the light tapping helped.

Thanks, the reverse drill and tapping did it! Couldn't have done it without you!

Dude you just saved my life 😂 I thought I was going to have to buy a new drill!

Can't believe the first option helped. You legend.

I only had to watch to 1:12 to solve my issue. Thanks for taking the time to post this, very helpful

MY GUY ! This video just came in extremely clutch thank you

Thank you! It's been stuck all day. This helped.

Yo, this helped me out so much! Legit thought I’d need to do a lot more than I was really looking at. Thanks so much!

I owe you a beverage of your choice! Light tap, tap, tap of the wrench and it loosened right up! Good sir, you are what RU-vid is all about! Thank you!

Thanks, holding the Chuck and turning the drill did the trick

took me 20 seconds following your guidance. Thank you very much

Thanks. I love you lol. Twenty minutes of fiddling about so I searched found your video. Job done ! Yay

Keep tapping every side and it worked. Thank you for your video ^^

Did exactly what you said and it WORKED!!!!! You ROCK 🌟🌟🌟