Recent content by smhoff2019

Epilogue: the 2nd (or was it 3rd) time I took out the channel locks and adjustable wrench, with a couple of handy friends over, we were able to pretty gently torque it hard enough without breaking anything or roughing up the plastic/rubber of the chuck too bad. Happy ending. I really didn't...

Thanks, Reese. It's curious to me, too. Because it says use a 5/16" or bigger hex. I guess it depends on how open the chuck is? Bigger the opening, bigger the hex. You tighten the chuck around the hex (I'm guessing) and that allows you to turn the hex and take it off (?). Just guessing...

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate the ideas. It's not letting me multi-quote reply, so I'm gonna answer everyone here. Muggzy, you said, "Or you might try getting a piece of large round stock and grinding some flats to fit in the chuck." To be honest, I can't visualize this. What kind...

I like this idea. Thanks! Though it kinda feels like it's not just stuck, there's something serious really blocking the turn. Something that might break if I really force it.

Hey Everyone, I just joined. My 10 yr old kid doesn't like video games but he does like working with tools. Everyone tells me I'm lucky. He has about 15 old lawn mowers already, and he's working on weed wackers, rototillers, and two outboards. Sometimes he makes mistakes that you wouldn't...