jimdaug Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hi all, Newbie here. I just bought a dcd780 to replace my black and decker because the keyless chuck on it seized up and I can't find a replacement for it because it's a proprietary quick connect deal that they don't make anymore. I got it at Home depot, and the only other drill they had was the 985 and I don't need a hammer drill for working around the house, but I liked the metal chuck on it. So I was wondering if I could replace the plastic ratcheting keyless chuck on the 780 with the metal ratcheting one from the 980 which is a regular cordless drill, but shares the same chuck with the 985. I think the only thing would be wether the attaching method is the same between the two and I can't tell that from pictures. Thanks for any info. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bingobelle Posted October 21, 2012 Report Share Posted October 21, 2012 I´m not sure but I think it is not the same chuck on the 980 and 985. The 985 is a hammer drill and are using a another chuck. Further more, you do not need a metalchuck for work around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdaug Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 According to dewalt's service site, they are the same chuck. And while I don't NEED a metal chuck, I liked the way it felt and it should last longer than a plastic one all things being equal. So do they both use the same size mounting thread or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjones Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 You do realize that the chuck on the dcd780 ( and all DeWALT drills) is metal. It just has a plastic sleeve for comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevink Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I am as well just waiting to see the simple answer of yes or no. I am with you on the preference of a metal chuck over a plastic one ( even if there is metal hiding in it) The plastic does seem cheap and I have NEVER liked it. It gets gauged, scratched, looks and feels like crap. I also LOVE when people tell you what you dont need for around the house. Who gives people the right to tell you what you do or dont need for your applications they know nothing about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdaug Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Thanks Jevink, I bought the drill because the plastic chuck on my other drill locked up. I'm not comparing the quality of the two, because the one that locked up was a black and decker firestorm and the quality of the Dewalt chuck probably is better than the other one but I don't want to find out again in 4 years that I can't get parts for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdaug Posted October 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 It appears that a user on Amazon has done this conversion so I'm guessing it is possible. user Nick Marley http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCK280C2-20-Volt-Li-Ion-Compact/dp/B0052MIIX2 I guess I will give it a go and report back later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkfan23 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 So, do we have confirmation that this does in fact work? I am looking to do the same thing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkfan23 Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Ok, I just called a factory service center rep and they checked for me- it can be replaced like you asked and will work! To order a part will be $55 for the chuck- spendthrift, but a nice chuck for sure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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