What to do if the spindle on my Grizzly Drill does not retract completely?
- DdedwardsSep 16, 2025
If the spindle on your Grizzly Drill does not retract completely or binds in the uppermost position, it could be due to a few reasons. The quill shaft might be gummy with sawdust and oil; clean this substance with penetrating oil and lubricate with a light coat of oil. Another cause could be a weak feed shaft return spring; increase the feed shaft return spring tension. Lastly, the quill deflection screw might be binding the quill; loosen the jam nut and slightly turn out the screw where the quill binds, then retighten the jam nut and recheck for binding and looseness at all spindle locations.















