Makita 6408

[clel miller]

I have a Makita 6408, 3/8", key-less chuck, 120V drill. I am not sure I even like the "key-less" feature..... but anyway, the chuck fell off. I was opening the teeth up wide to accommodate a big drill bit, and the whole chuck fell off in my hand. I see where the shaft is threaded for the chuck to screw onto, but what secures the chuck to the shaft. I assumed there would be some kind of left hand thread fastener, but I do not see anything. The center of the shaft does not appear to be tapped to take any kind of screw. But there must be something....
When the chuck fell off, I did not see/could not find anything that fell off the drill that might have held the chuck to the shaft. Can you guys help me out with some suggestions/explanation? I do not understand what happened.
Thank You

[michael454]

On my 6233D it has a left handed screw in the center of the chuck. If that helps?

[DoctorD]

a little loctite is all their is .put on a few drops, tighten chuck on the spindle .let dry and ur ready to go

[clel miller]

a little loctite is all their is .put on a few drops, tighten chuck on the spindle .let dry and ur ready to go

Thanks Doctor -
But just Loctite...no kind of pin or anything? I am on my way to OSH with this. I do not even have any Loctite. Clear nail polish is the strongest stuff I have ever needed. But I have not been in this position before.
Thanks Again

[DoctorD]

u can use that or super glue , and make sure it tight .

[clel miller]

u can use that or super glue , and make sure it tight .

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Thank You.....