How to Replace a Vacuum Belt
Because vacuum belts are made to stretch, wear out, and eventually break, every vacuum owner can save time and money by knowing the basics about vacuum belt replacement.
Luckily, changing a vacuum belt is a very simple repair on most vacuum cleaners. Vacuum owners should never have to take their machine to a shop just [...]
Vacuum Filter Buying Guide
Many shoppers make their vacuum purchase decisions based on the kind of filter(s) that a vacuum uses. This is because vacuum filter types tell a lot about a vacuum's filtration system.
Since filters are the vacuum parts actually responsible for separating dirt out of the air, they are the the only real cleaning parts of [...]
Vacuum Belt Buying Guide
Vacuum cleaner belts transfer power from a vacuum's motor to its brush roller.
Brush rollers are also called "agitator brushes," and accordingly, vacuum belts are sometimes called "agitator belts."
Even though a vacuum's brush roller does not have to be in operation for a vacuum to create suction, having a healthy, properly matched belt in a [...]
How to Remove a Stuck Drill Chuck
Most drill chucks come off their drills using normal chuck removal methods, like the chuck removal steps we offer in our article, "How to Remove a Drill Chuck."
However, drill chucks can be difficult to remove for a number reasons that require an extra trick or two to get the job done.
The steps and [...]
How to Install a Locked Chainsaw Sprocket Plate
It's not uncommon for chainsaw users to find themselves in the difficult situation pictured below. The chainsaw in the picture has just had its sprocket plate removed with the brake left in the locked position.
The chances to mistakenly leave the brake locked before removing the plate is very high because removing a chainsaw's sprocket [...]
How to Clean a 2 Cycle Engine Carburetor
Cleaning a small engine carburetor usually gets done as part of a carburetor rebuild, but there are a number of reasons why cleaning a carburetor without rebuilding it is also a good idea for tool owners.
Properly cleaning a 2-cycle engine carburetor means completely disassembling and reassembling the unit.
We explain the steps to disassemble [...]
How to Remove and Install a Chainsaw Chain
Because it's a normal part of chainsaw use and ownership, knowing how to correctly change a chainsaw chain can save tool users time and money.
Even though the steps for a chain replacement are simple and can take less than five minutes, it's important to point out a few repair details that can make all [...]
Router Bit Buying Guide
Routers are hands down the most versatile and useful of all woodworking tools. Thanks to the absolutely massive variety of router bits on the market, a router can do practically anything and everything when it comes to working wood.
In fact, router bits lend routers such utility that it's possible (theoretically) to build virtually any woodworking [...]
How to Replace a Lawn Mower Blade
Broken, dull, damaged, and mismatched mower blades can cause a number of easily-noticed symptoms.
Damaged mower blades can cause excessive vibration in the mower, while dull mower blades usually get noticed by the ugly, irregular patterns they make in the lawn.
Mower blades can be sharpened several times to extend their life and ensure that your [...]
How to Replace the Pad on a Random Orbital Sander
Changing the backer pad on an orbital sander is fast and easy and we have a of couple tips that will help make your next backer pad replacement even easier.
We show how to get the right replacement pad for a sander and the best way to install it on its sander using the Porter [...]
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