I bought this DeWalt model DW953 type 5 about 6 years ago. All and all it's the most used tool in my rig. It's well balanced & has plenty of power. The kit came with 2 batteries which works well. I have found that if you switch out the battery before use completly discharge it , it seems to recharge faster. After 6 years of steady use I'm just now replacing the batteries. The drill it's self is great, I'd recomend it to anyone, hobbiest or pro. Great product DeWalt, keep up the good work.
I've watched the video for cordless chuck removal. Unfortunately, there are two conditions (affecting my drill) which aren't covered. First the torx screw holding the chuck on will not turn. I've broken two tips trying. Second, presuming I get the screw out, the allen wrench idea won't work because the chuck is jammed (the reason I need to replace it in the first place). I suppose I could replace the shaft itself but I'm not sure it's necessary. Any ideas out there?...
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On the DW953 type 2, are the primary gears which are fiber available in steel. Are the fiber gears functional or cost cutting measure?...
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I have a few DW953 drills and would like to do some repairs on one of them.. my problem is that the inner small screw in bottom of chuck in shot and I can not get a allen wrench to fit inside.. any idea of how to solve this problem without destroying the chuck or the drill for that matter. thanks this is my first post...
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Hello I am new her, I am trying toget the correct pat number for the swtich on top of drill that chages thespeed of the drill from hi to low.. this is on a dewalt dw953 type 3.
I just bought this drill used and I see no differeance in speed of chuck when I slide the switch forward or back. would like to repair if possible..
I just bought this off of ebay. with out battery, so I install a 14.4v battery just to see if everything worked.. this hi/low gear switch is only thing I find wrong
Hello. My name is Scott and just read Mike's thread about removing a cordless chuck ( http://forums.ereplacementparts.com/power-tool-repair/8-removing-cordless-drill-chuck.html ) and decided to join. The thread was incredibly helpful, thank you! Very nice forum and hopefully I can help someone else out much like this article has helped me. :)
My question is if I can upgrade my drill's chuck? The chuck on it is a very beat up and plastic (starts sliding when my palms are sweaty). I've seen chucks on newer Dewalt's that have rubber on the outside and a really fine racheting mechanism. Does anyone have any insight on a nice chuck that will fit on my drill? Can i put a 1/2" on and would there be any problems with the motor or gearbox? Any insight on an upgrade is greatly appreciated!
