I need to remove the tool holder from the barrel of a Makita HR3851 Rotary Hammer. It seems to be threaded. Need to know if threads are right handed or left handed.

palemar7, June 2009

This Makita Rotary Hammer HR3851 has left-handed threads. It is very difficult to remove the tool holder.
Put the barrel in a vise and get a large crescent wrench or a large pipe wrench (36") and a cheater bar or pipe and turn left handed.
You many need an extra body to help remove.
Good luck!

Don- www.toolsandmachinery.com, June 2009