I have been a FOG member since 2007 but this is my first post! Hi everyone!! The C12 was my first Festool product and I love it. I do have a problem with it I have never had before. I cannot get the chuck to release from the shaft. Any ideas? Thanks
C12 chuck removal?
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Brice Burrell
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First welcome to the forum. Seems I saw someone else post about this problem recently but after a search I didn't find anything. The chuck is fairly tight fitting, try some lubricating solvent to clean and lube the parts. Call Festool is that doesn't work.
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Maybe this was the thread Brice was thinking of....
http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=5787.0
Like he said, if this doesn't work, give us a call on Monday.
Edit: And glad to see your first post on the forum
http://festoolownersgroup.com/index.php?topic=5787.0
Like he said, if this doesn't work, give us a call on Monday.
Edit: And glad to see your first post on the forum
WarnerConstCo.
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I wont explain the methods that went into me removing it. (hammer, chisel, big screwdriver)
Mine was due to moisture, and the shaft had a bit of surface rust.
Get it off, clean it up and spray some lube on it.
Mine's been fine since.
Mine was due to moisture, and the shaft had a bit of surface rust.
Get it off, clean it up and spray some lube on it.
Mine's been fine since.
Hey guys I just wanted to give you an update on my chuck removal problem. It has been removed! I wedged a thick bladed slotted screwdriver between the chuck and the C12 body and while gently twisting the screwdriver handle I tapped on the side of the chuck with a brad hammer. It popped right off. Neither the shaft or the chuck socket were rusty, just dry. I sprayed both with a little WD40 and it works fine. The tolerances are so tight in that area the chuck actually makes a "pop"when removed. THANKS for your help. Tom
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That "pop" noise as the chuck comes off is normal. It's also strangely satisfying, too....
Hello, I am a new FOG member, but a long time Festool owner. I currently have a surprising problem related to removing the chuck as discussed in this thread. I had the same problem of not being able to remove the chuck off my C12. Upon pulling with my hand fairly vigorously, the drill shaft came out of the drill!!! I was finally able to get the drill chuck off of the shaft, but now I can't seem to get the shaft back into the drill. Any suggestions????
Thanks ahead of time.
EC
Thanks ahead of time.
EC
