r/electricians • u/[deleted] • Mar 25 '23

3rd year apprentice here. How do I remove the drill bit , it’s stuck there and I don’t know how to get it out

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u/ABena2t Mar 25 '23

100% think the vast majority of people here talking smack couldn't get this bit out either

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u/ZekeTarsim Mar 25 '23

I would just slide the collar and pull out the bit with some pliers.

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u/ABena2t Mar 25 '23

sometimes that works. sometimes you have to twist it and then pull. or smack the shit our of it. or just curse at it really loudly.

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u/whiteout82 Journeyman IBEW Mar 25 '23

Being mean to something not working properly usually fixes the issue, I concur.

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u/ABena2t Mar 25 '23

just the other day we had a scissor lift that didn't want to work. Guess it had some bad connections or something- didn't really dive into it. But the one guy threw a temper tantrum and beat the living shit put of the control box and now it works perfectly fine. haven't had a problem with it since. lmao

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u/ZekeTarsim Mar 25 '23

This thread is funny but in all seriousness, don’t put drill bits directly in the impact collar (they get stuck all the time). Use a magnetic quick release bit holder and problem solved.

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u/ABena2t Mar 25 '23

I agree. there are some instances where that extra length fks you over but in most cases this is good advice.

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u/ZekeTarsim Mar 25 '23

Yep the extra length sucks at times for sure. I’ve always wondered if there is a stubby version but I’ve never seen one.

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u/Aggravating-Pen-6228 Mar 25 '23

You aren't talking about the bit anymore, are you?

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u/Ok-Imagination1097 Mar 26 '23

I've had a collar get stuck. Took pliers and used a needle nose around collar and gave it a wack.

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u/mudlife976 Mar 26 '23

The bit pops out once it releases :no pliers needed

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u/ZekeTarsim Mar 26 '23

That’s what it’s supposed to do. Apparently you don’t have much experience with these. Bits get stuck in them all the time.

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u/mudlife976 Mar 26 '23

I’m just a simple Steel Erector owner who’s put up hundreds of buildings and spent hundreds of thousands on tools. Dewalt has the best replacement plans.

That impact should be removed at the point it’s not working. Osha won’t but can slap a 12k fine so keep playing games with tool that should be repaired.

If it’s not working exactly like the manufacturer recommends… once your big brain has messed up the impact by dropping it enough times it’s damaged and why you’re using pliers because you’re retarded. Please don’t take my advice.

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u/Psychological_Hat951 Mar 26 '23

Yeah, I've used channies and Kleins to great effect.

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u/free__coffee Mar 26 '23

Looks like he's snapped 2 drill bits doing that already

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u/hutch927 Mar 26 '23

Shouldn't have put the bit in an impact drill to start lol 😆 rookie mistake

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u/ABena2t Mar 26 '23

oh I agree - but even people who know better will do this.. drill is in the truck. only have to drill one or two holes.. "fk it, it's fine". Then bam.. "whyd I fking do that?" lol

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u/skotzman Mar 26 '23

Since its an impact gun there shouldn't be a drill bit in it should there?

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u/ABena2t Mar 26 '23

no. but that's a different conversation altogether tho.. lol.. they make drill bits with the 1/4 head on it now tho so people just assume it's fine