
How to Diagnose a Bad Power Cord or Switch
This article outlines the basics of power tool and appliance electrical diagnosis. You can use a multimeter to test tool...
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How to Remove a Stuck Drill Chuck
Broken gearboxes and sticky chuck screws can make removing a drill chuck difficult. This article explains the tricks you...
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How to Remove an Armature Bearing with a Vise
This article explains one backup method for removing armature bearings when a bearing puller isn't available....
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Drilling, Fastening, and Hammering Power Tools
This article lists the major categories of drilling, fastening, and hammering tools, and explains the basic applications...
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How to Hot-Wire Test a Cordless Drill Motor
This article explains how to hot-wire test a cordless drill motor with step-by-step instructions and a demonstration vid...
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Electric Power Tool Parts 101
This article defines the basic parts of most power tools, explains how they work, and what to look for when they stop wo...
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Diagnosing Electric Power Tools 101
This article is a troubleshooting guide for problems and malfunctions common to most electric power tools....
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Cordless Drills 101
This article explains the types, features, and terms necessary for purchasing a cordless power drill. It also describes ...
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Power Switch Repair 101
This article is a 101 repair guide for power tool switch replacements, explaining the general steps involved in replacin...
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Tool Diagnosis: Is it the Brushes or the Switch?
This article describes the differences between power switch and carbon brush failure symptoms....
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How to Remove a Drill Chuck
This article explains steps for how to remove threaded-on chucks and taper-fit drill chucks, as well as steps for removi...
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Power Tool Care and Maintenance 101
This article suggests guidelines for power tool care and maintenance. It also describes information tools available at e...
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