How to Change a Drill Bit - Rockler Skill Builders

Woodworkers must often change drill bits. It's not a difficult task, but it's important to change drill bits correctly for the best results. In this beginner woodworker Skill Builder lesson, we show you how to install and replace drill bits in both keyed and keyless drill chucks.

[wonniewonsyld]

I'm recently widowed. My husband had been sick for awhile and I was doing most repair work around the house. But I always got him to change the bits for me. Thank you for this video. I never got around to having him teach me.

[sy-jtcp]

Bit, Chuck, Jaws, Collar - i didn't know any of these words before this video. i brought a drill six months ago and finally decided to try to hang my own canvas painting instead of continuing to wait as if helpless for my man or a handy man to do it. even the black and decker website and instructions did not include these basic instructions. for the life of me, i could not figure out how what i now know is called the "drill bit" was supposed to snap in place. this video explained that there are"jaws" that would reveal themselves once i rotated the "collar" and voila!...just like that they did and my small bit was held snugly in place. i hung my large canvas painting perfectly last night and was so utterly proud of myself for learning these few simple things in this short and simple video. just wanted to come here back and say thank you so much for this. never underestimate how such seemingly basic info. is needed by so many!! from the views on this video (over 1.5 million right now), i imagine that you don't! thanks again!

[hannafazz]

I'm a woman, who had no idea how any of this works...thanx to souls like yrself...I'm learning 'bits'..I have a child with severe autism who kind of breaks something every other day (wardrobe doors latch etc2...and a nail and screw wouldn't do it, got my self a hand drill set and thank god..I'm much more learned with all this videos...thank you so very much!

[GabrielWolfe]

Thank you so much. I honestly cant stress enough how "mundane" this info may seem to other peoppe, but not everyone is fortunate enough to have someone around to show them how to do this stuff. Even the smallest things go right over my damn head. So I appreciate this stuff

[Jean-klgo]

Well done! I am a senior and live alone and have limited mobility from a stroke I was able to put this together just like that! And I don’t have anyone living with me. Thank you very much.

[Planet_Shel]

This video is so well done. Not only is it informative but, your speaking mannerisms are very relaxing and not condescending to those that don't have a person to help them with this. Thank you!

[ivyyuuki]

Im a 20yo woman who has never even touched a electric drill before becuase I was too scared of them . I managed after 20 minutes to undo the drill bit thanks to this video 😂😂 thank you

[StrangelJean]

thank you!!! I gave up on waiting for my dad to help me install shelves in my new flat so I had NO idea how the drill worked. I started trying to drill a hole using the screwdriver bit… before I realized there must be a way to change it with one of the more useful looking drill bits in the toolbox 😅 and then I needed your video to show me how to do it! thanks!!

[KennTodd]

I do I’ve never owned a drill before and it’s great to know how to do it right. Thanks for a great post for a newbie.

[andyjones]

Thank you so much. I am a school teacher in Miami, turned into maintenance guy... making same amount of money as a teacher but without any stress or mistreatment from school system. Never touched a drill in my life. I watched your video and I am doing great!
Thank you so much, .God bless

[FreyaGem]

This is exactly what I needed when using a drill for the first time! Thank you!

[bethemartian]

I looked at several videos before finding this simple answer. Thank you so much!

[Kuriie]

Came across this while trying out my fiancé’s tools for some things he needed me to get done. Neither of us knew how to use it and so I super appreciate the new-user friendly video. :-)

[ucheucheuche]

Thumb up 👍🏾, commented, because you're clear, concise, and covered both drill types without rambling!!

[PiercedInkedBlatino]

Literally Just Worked For Me. My Drill Set Just Arrived & This Video Was A Complete Stress & Time Saver. Thanks Much!!!

[emerycomputer]

thanks for the info. question: do you push the bit in all the way in until it makes contact with the base of the chuck or leave it 'hanging'? For smaller vs larger bits?

[kriskris]

never used a drill...never changed a bit....didn’t have a clue what a drill key thingy was!!!.., THANK YOU 👌👌

[wahidaibno]

Omg thank you so much. I was panicking because i used my dad’s drill and he didn’t know and then the sharp thing came loose lmaoo ur my savior good sir

[saintrokko]

Thanks for the video, I felt like an idiot for a long time

[rockeysingh]

Thanks. Explanations is short brief and to the point. All other video -ers should take a pattern from you.