How can I remove a screwdriver bit that is stuck in the chuck of my impact driver?

Question

Does anyone know how to release this little screw driver bit from the chuck? Pulling the chuck out to release doesn't work and I can't grab it with pliers.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Yes I know...I should have used a bit extender.

Answer 1

Yeah, you're going to have to pull the black knurled collar forward to release the ball detent holding the bit into the impact driver.

Were it me, I'd look for a powerful magnet to touch the bit to while I pull the collar forward.

Answer 2

While holding the chuck's retention collar in the release position and with the bit pointed downward...

• Tap on the chuck with another metal tool.

• Install a matching screw onto the bit and use it to turn and jiggle the bit, pulling gently.

• Bond a screw to the bit with super glue and pull it out.

• Heat the inner chuck part with a flame to expand the bore.