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Chatting => Equipment Shed => Topic started by: Salmo on August 29, 2012, 18:31

Title: Drill head wobble?
Post by: Salmo on August 29, 2012, 18:31

I have a Black and Decker 12v cordless drill HP128 that has developed a bit of a bobble in the head. It is still OK for drilling but not to good for putting in screws.

Is it possible to replace whatever is bent? Is it difficult? Is it cost effective?

Title: Re: Drill head wobble?
Post by: Kleftiwallah on August 29, 2012, 20:53

By 'wobble' do you mean you can move the chuck side to side?  If so. . .by the sound of it, I don't think the shaft is bent, it is more likely to be a worn bearing.

These days it is more cost effective to buy new.  'Tis a shame I know.  My Dad's old cross cut saws cost more to sharpen and set than to buy a cheap saw which held an edge far longer than his did! :ohmy:

Cheers,    Tony.

Title: Re: Drill head wobble?
Post by: Welsh Merf on August 29, 2012, 20:58

I agree with Tony: it is probably more cost-effective to buy a new drill.

However, it may well be that the chuck grips have worn, and are therefore not holding the drill bit/screwdriver correctly. I suppose you could find out how much a new chuck would cost!

Title: Re: Drill head wobble?
Post by: allot2learn on August 29, 2012, 23:16

You can get a replacement drill chuck on flea bay for a fiver................

Title: Re: Drill head wobble?
Post by: Salmo on August 30, 2012, 09:04

Close examination says it is the bearing, so replacement is the best option. It has done a lot of work so no real complaints.

Title: Re: Drill head wobble?
Post by: grendel on August 30, 2012, 11:15

just measure the bearing outside diameter, inside diameter and thickness and they are pretty cheap on ebay.
Grendel

Title: Re: Drill head wobble?
Post by: Salmo on September 06, 2012, 07:33

Thanks for advice. Cured the problem with a brand new similar drill without batteries from Fleabay for £11 including post.