Archive for April, 2010

Drill Chuck

How do I remove the chuck from my 36V Dewalt cordless drill?

Most chucks are removed as follows:

Open the chuck all the way and look down inside. There is probably a screw inside at the bottom. Remove this screw. It may be left hand thread, depends on the model.

Now the hard part. The chuck is usually screwed on pretty tight. Tighten something "L" shaped into the chuck. Hit this "L" shaped item with a hammer to try to break the hold the threads have on the chuck. Once this is done, you should be able to screw it off by hand. You need that impact shock to break the hold.

I usually chuck something inside where I can get either a hammer drill or impact wrench on it to unscrew it.

It can be a pain, but it will come if you keep at it.

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NEW DELUXE ELECTRIC DRILL 3 8 DRIVE CHUCK POWER TOOL
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DREMEL ROTARY TOOLS DRILL CHUCK COLLET HOLDER SET NEW
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2 4 WAY CHUCK KEY SET 1 8 FIT MOST POWER DRILL NEW
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18 Volt Cordless 3 8 Drill Driver with Keyless Chuck Drill Master Brand New
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Drill Doctor 500sp includes carrying case instructions chuck and video
US $22.01

Jacobs Chuck Drill Chuck
US $15.00

3 8 1 4 Ratcheting Drill Chuck Key Reversible
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NEW BOSCH Keyless Chuck 2608572902 37618 Cordless drill fits dewalt metabo
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1 2 Reversible AIR DRILL tool w bit Chuck and Key new
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IMPACT WRENCH ACCESSORY DRILL CHUCK for IMPACT WRENCH
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3 8 IMPACT WRENCH DRILL CHUCK 3 8 IMPACT WRENCH ACCESSORIES
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BRAND NEW Ryobi P206 18V Drill 1 2 HD Chuck Lithium OR NiCd Batt Compatible
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IMPACT DRIVER ACCESSORY IMPACT DRIVER DRILL CHUCK
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New Jacob Keyless 3 8 Inch Chuck for 3 8 24 drill shaft
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NEW ROCKWELL RK2812K2 18V Li Ion CORDLESS VARIABLE SPEED DRILL 1 2 CHUCK
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Lot of 3 small drill chucks Jacobs 3 8 inch Supreme 1 4 inch w shafts key
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BRAND NEW CRAFTSMAN 3 8 inch chuck CORDLESS C3 192 VOLT DRILL DRIVER 11689
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NEW Milwaukee METAL Keyless Chuck 42 66 0800 for Cordless drill 2410 20 M12
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ACDelco 3 8 Electric DRILL with Chuck NEW Power Tool
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DRILL CHUCK MULTI CRAFT
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4 WAY CHUCK KEY FITS MOST 1 43 8 1 2 DRILL CHUCKS
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LOT OF 2 NON WORKING 3 8 CLOSE QUARTER DRILL WITH KEYLESS CHUCK
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1 Harbor Freight COUPON 18 Volt Cordless 3 8 Drill Driver With Keyless Chuck
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DEWALT HAMMER DRILL DW 505 VSR 1 2 INCH NICE WITH CHUCK
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How to Remove a Drill Chuck

Drill Chuck

Duty Xrp

Duty Xrp
I want to buy a Dewalt heavy duty XRP 14.4v cordless 1 1/4 - 2 1/2 16 gauge angled finish nailer.?

I am purchasing this for some remodleing that I'm doing around the house. Can I use it to install hardwood floors, if I can how does it compare to a floor nailer.

First, if you want a cordless finish nailer, I would strongly recommend the Paslode, instead of a piece of Dewalt junk. But if you want a pure electric nailer consider the Senco. And NO, you can not use it for installing an entire floor, the 16 ga. fasteners are strong enough to over the hold it securely over the long run (no heads) (its fine to use around the perimeter, where you can't fit the flooring nailer, and there is little to no traffic).

You can rent a full manual flooring nailer (Porta-Nailer), if you are trying to stay away from a compressor rental or purchase.

NEW DeWALT 18V 1 2 Hammer Drill DCD970 Heavy Duty XRP Drill Side Handle
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DEWALT DW988 HEAVY DUTY XRP 1 2 CORDLESS HAMMER DRILL 18 VOLT
US $55.55

DeWalt DC940KA Heavy Duty XRP 12V Cordless Drill Driver Kit
US $177.44

Dewalt DC9096 18V Heavy Duty XRP Batteries Box of 5
US $250.00

DeWalt DC330K Heavy Duty XRP 18V Cordless Jig Saw Kit
US $258.67

DEWALT Heavy Duty XRP 18 Volt Battery Pack Extended Run Time DC9096
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DeWalt DC390K Heavy Duty XRP 18V Cordless Circular Saw Kit
US $214.54

DeWalt DCK255X 18V Heavy Duty XRP Hammerdrill Impact Driver Combo Kit
US $353.79

DeWALT 18 VOLT BATTERY PACK HEAVY DUTY XRP DC9096 NEW
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DeWalt XRP DW988K 2 18V NiCd 1 2 Heavy Duty Cordless Hammer Drill
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DeWalt DC616K Heavy Duty XRP 18V 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer
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DeWalt 18V Heavy Duty XRP Hammer Drill DC925
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DEWALT DC9096 2 HEAVY DUTY XRP 18 VOLT BATTERY COMBO PACK NEW FREE SHIPPING
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Dewalt DW988 1 2 18V XRP Duty Hammer Drill W 2 DC9096 Bag and Light
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DeWalt DC936KA Heavy Duty XRP 1 2 144V Cordless Hammerdrill Drill Driver Kit
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DeWalt DC4PAK DeWalt Heavy Duty XRP 18V Cordless 4 Tool Combo Kit
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DeWALT HEAVY DUTY XRP 18 VOLT BATTERY PACK DC9096 NEW
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DeWalt XRP 18V 1 2 Heavy Duty Cordless Drill Driver Kit DC987KA NiCd
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Dewalt DC551KA Heavy Duty XRP 144V Cordless Cut Out Tool NEW
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DeWalt Heavy Duty DW056 18v XRP 1 4 Impact Driver w Battery Charger Tool
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Dewalt Heavy Duty XRP 18 Volt Battery Combo Pack DC9096 2
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DEWALT 18v DW059 HEAVY DUTY 1 2 13mm CORDLESS IMPACT WRENCH SOCKET XRP
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DC385 RECIPROCATING SAW 18 VOLT 18V VARIABLE SPEED SAWZALL DEWALT XRP HEAVY DUTY
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DeWalt DC9096 2 Heavy Duty XRP 18 Volt Battery Combo Pack
US $55.01

Dewalt DC9096 Heavy Duty XRP 18V battery Quantity 2
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Screwfix Dewalt DCD925B2-GB XRP 18V Combi Drill

Duty Xrp

Paslode Impulse

Paslode Impulse
Anyone know if Paslode is going to come out with an angled 18 gauge finish nailer?? they have a straight?

All my other cordless nailers are angled, I like the grip style and availability in tight areas, I have the framer, and the 16 guage, but now that they finally came out with an 18 guage, do they have an angled planned??

while I'm at it... anyone compared the new hitachi cordless framing guns to the impulse ones?? I'm seeing the hitachi for alot cheaper on avg, and some real steals on the net (175)

Hitachi's website has the answer

Paslode Impulse Cordless 30 Degree Framing Nailer
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Paslode Impulse Nailer 30 Degree
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Paslode Impulse 30 Deg Cordless Framing Nail Gun
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Paslode Impulse 900420 IMCT 30 Degree Cordless Framing Nailer w Case
US $162.50

Paslode Impulse IM250 Cordless Finish Nailer w Battery Charger Nails Case
US $119.00

Paslode Impulse 325 Solid State Cordless Framing Nailer in Case
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Paslode Impulse 325 Solid State Cordless Framing Nailer in Case 2
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Paslode Impulse IM250 F 16 Finish Nailer
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Paslode Impulse cordless utility framing nailer w new battery and free gift
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PASLODE 901000 18 GAUGE STRAIGHT IMPULSE BRAD NAILER
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Paslode Impulse 900420 Framing Nailer
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NEW Paslode Impulse 900600 Cordless 16 Gauge Angled Finish Nailer IM250A
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Paslode Impulse 16GA Angled Finish Nail Gun Kit 900600 NO RESERVE NICE
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Paslode Impulse Framing Gun
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PASLODE IMPULSE IM 250 CORDLESS BATTERY GAS NAIL FRAMING GUN
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Paslode IMCT 900420 Impulse Framing Nailer 3 L79034A]
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new PASLODE IMPULSE FRAMING 2eaO`RINGS PART 403992
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Paslode Impulse Utility Framing Nailer
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Paslode Impulse Battery Adapter

Paslode Impulse

Molding Router

Molding Router
How do you make quarter round molding?

I have an ongoing project, and it calls for quarter round molding as a "glass stop" in doors. The stock is 1/4" x 1/4" square.

Do I just need a "quarter round" router bit? If so, is there a special size to get it evenly rounded, or is it just based on how close you put the stock to the router bit as you rout it?

If all else fails I can just go buy quarter round, but I wanted to at least try and make it myself.

Thanks!
GREAT responses so far! You've all given me a lot of good tips.

And snowman: that's exactly why I want to make my own. I'm using hardwood birch and maple for this project. You're very right, pine just won't do!

I've seen them called 'beading', 'quarter round', and 'round-over' bits. Some come with an additional edge which would allow you to put a square notch along one edge too, by letting the bit cut farther down into the stock. Shank sizes are usually 1/4", or 1/2". The important part here for your consideration, is the radius of the bit. Since your stock is 1/4" square, you probably want a 1/4" radius bit, so you get the curved round-over to start at one edge, and go to the other. A smaller radius would leave a small flat edge before the round-over starts, and a larger radius would result in a sharper angle at the edge of the stock, because it would be removing more stock.
Rockler carries several sizes, but you can also find this common style of bit locally at most hardware, and building supply stores -

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?Offerings_ID=2127&TabSelect=Details

By the way - quarter round stock is easier to make if you have the router mounted in a table. I start by cutting my stock LONGER than it needs to be, before I start running it through the router. I do that just in case I leave a bump, or have a blowout. Keep your fingers away from the bit, obviously, and use a feather-board, push-stick etc. In an industrial setting, when I made these, I'd use a feather board from the side, and a feed motor from the top. At home, I use a feather board from the side, and one from the top, for best effect. It is also easier to make, if you start with a wider board as stock, and then rip it on a table saw to the 1/4" finished width. This gives you more control over the stock as you run it through the router.

Purchasing quarter round, might be the cheapest way to go, but its more fun to make it yourself, I think, heheh. And you can use any species of wood, for customization, that you cannot find when purchasing stock trim from a store.

By the way, you may be able to get a router bit 'kit' with a few different sized radius bits, or a matching set of bead/cove bits for just a few dollars more than the single bit.

Have Fun

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8 PC ELITE MOLDING PICTURE FRAME ROUTER BIT SET 1 2
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1 PC 1 2 SH Door Window Casing Molding Router Bit
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Architectural Molding Router Bit 16138
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Flute Bead Molding Router Bit 16145
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Crown Molding Angle Router Bit

Molding Router

Jig Saw Blade

Jig Saw Blade
What is the right tool to cut 1/4 inch particle (press) board?

I have to cut a large rectangle, and then I need to cut a couple of smaller rectangles out of the middle of it (electrical box and recepticle) and I need it to be smooth. Should I use a jig saw (which blade) a circular saw, or a router?

neither one. for a smoother cleaner cut use a retractable utility knife.

the one with a razor blade in it, like the one you use to cut drywall.