Quck answer
To remove a drill bit from wood, follow these simple steps:
1. Disconnect the power source and ensure the drill is turned off.
2. Locate the chuck at the front of the drill – it’s the part that holds the drill bit.
3. Look for a button or lever near the chuck that releases the bit. Press or pull it to loosen the chuck.
4. Once the chuck is loose, twist it counterclockwise to remove the drill bit.
5. If the bit is stuck, tap it gently with a hammer to loosen it, then repeat step 4.
6. Once the bit is free, inspect it for any damage or wear before using it again.
Remember to always use caution and wear protective gear when working with power tools.
If you find yourself with a drill bit stuck in wood, you are likely facing one of two situations: either the shank of the drill bit is protruding from the wood, or the shank of the bit broke off and left the bit fully embedded in the wood. If the shank of the bit is sticking out of the surface, you can easily remove the bit using basic hand tools. If the drill bit is fully embedded in the wood, you will either need to use a specialized extractor tool or simply “drill out” the entire bit with a metal boring drill.
Bit With Shaft Protruding
Step 1
Open a pair of pliers and close them around the shank of the stuck drill bit.
Step 2
Hold the handles of the pliers and twist the drill bit counterclockwise.
Step 3
Turn the pliers counterclockwise to loosen the drill bit and pull it out of the wood.
Embedded: Screw Extractor Method
Step 1
Measure the diameter of the stuck drill bit using calipers or a tape measure. From the screw extractor kit, choose a drill bit and screw extractor with a smaller diameter than the stuck bit. Attach the bit to a power drill.
Step 2
Position the power drill’s bit at the center of the stuck drill bit’s shank. Drill approximately halfway through the shank of the stuck bit using the power drill.
Step 3
Attach the screw extractor to the screw extractor wrench. Insert the tip of the screw extractor into the hole that was drilled through the stuck bit’s shank. Twist the wrench to thread the extractor into the bit. Keep threading the extractor into the bit until the bit becomes loose and starts turning counterclockwise.
Step 4
Turn the extractor wrench until the stuck bit comes free from the wood.
Embedded: Drilling Out the Bit
Step 1
Measure the diameter of the stuck bit using calipers or a tape measure. Select a metal drill bit with the same diameter as the stuck bit and attach it to a power drill.
Step 2
Place the tip of the power drill’s bit directly over the exposed end of the stuck bit.
Step 3
Drill through the shank of the stuck drill bit. Occasionally pull the bit out of the hole to remove metal shavings. Drill straight through the shank of the stuck bit to turn it into metal shavings.
