Power Tool Repair, News From Our Shop
Each day our shop repairs a variety of power tools. Some of the power tools we see have maintenance needs, such as replacing a damaged cord, cleaning out debris, lubricating moving parts, or replacing brushes. Other power tools have more complex problems including bad armatures, missing gears, broken safety mechanisms, and just about anything else [...]
Fix Common Power Tool Problems
Imagine that you are in the middle of putting together the swing set that you have promised your kids you would do since Christmas. You notice that your drill has been running a little funny, but then your drill stops working.
Common Power Tool Problems
Two things that can be easy and affordable to replace are the [...]
Battery Amp Hour Ratings and More
When it’s time to find a new battery for your cordless power tool, you may discover that you have a number of options available to you. If you have a Makita 6349DWDE 18 Volt drill, for example, you will find that there are three Makita batteries that will fit your tool. There’s a Ni-Cd battery [...]
Removing a Cordless Drill Chuck
So you’re ready to replace the interior components in your drill or you need to replace your chuck. How do you remove the chuck in the first place?
A lot of cordless drills require the removal of the chuck for repairs, especially when repairing the gearbox or torque selector collar. This little guide should help. Please [...]