A dedicated thread on how we conduct preventive maintenance and repair on our tools.
Let me start this thread with my Skill variable speed Jigsaw.
Problem : Auto-scroll knob is moving - lock malfunction
Root cause: molten plastic part on the knob due to heat generated by metal to metal friction
Solution: Removed the molten plastic & replaced it with epoxy to hold the metal plate. Lubricated the metal plate on the knob using high temp synthetic grease.
After 24 hrs curing of epoxy. I tested the Jigsaw and it's doing good again.
Re: DIY - Tools Maintenance & Repair
This is a good thread .... .
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Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
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Metabo Power Tools
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My grinder's power cord took a hit from the grinding disc during last night's wip session ...
Shrink wrap
Light years away from using electrical tape
Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS
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Ouch! Buti di ka na ground....hehe bagong bago..
Re: DIY - Tools Maintenance & Repair
Ouch! Buti di ka na ground....hehe bagong bago..
Nope hindi naman naputol .... yun isang wire lang medyo nabalatan kasi tagos sa outer cover ... sucks but these things do come with the territory. LOL
Millermatic 180 Autoset Mig Welder
Miller Spoolmate 100 Spool Gun
Victor Firepower 350 Oxy Ace Outfit
3M Speedglas 9002X AD Helmet
Makita LC1230 Dry Cut Saw
Ingersoll Rand Air Tools
Snap On Tools
Metabo Power Tools
Norseman Drill Cutting Tools
Bosch Power Tools
3M PPS
Re: DIY - Tools Maintenance & Repair
Well my contribution to this thread is just a simple clean up maintenance of my LOTUS 4 1/2" angle grinder. Bought it in 2006 and still running great all these years, nothing serious, just clean up and removal of dust rust that have accumulated around and under the gear head.
Did this clean up a few days before Christmas after doing some heavy grinding on a certain WIP.
Prepared every thing, then removed the grinding wheel and guard and started tinkering under the gear head scraping the rusted metal dust, I think !!!
With these two pics above, one can see the dirt or metal dust on the underside cover of the gear and even at the small fan attached inside.
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YAMATO 300 amp AC Stick Welder
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DeWALT Chopsaw
HOBART and ESAB Welding Helmets
cloned STIHLs
MS 044 chainsaw
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Then removed the underside covering to expose its innards and the gear, continued scraping the surroundings of dirts, well looking at the gear chamber, the lubricant or marfak grease are still intack and clean.
Ok there is the gear all cleaned up, just added more grease before the install
Another image of the open gear chamber, all cleaned up around the lid, made sure there where no contamination of dust particles on the grease
CIGWELD Weldskill 250 amp Mig Welder
AHP Alpha-TIG 200X welder
HITRONIC 300 Amp DC Inverter IGBT Welder
YAMATO 300 amp AC Stick Welder
YAMATO 200 amp DC Inverter IGBT Welder
DeWALT Chopsaw
HOBART and ESAB Welding Helmets
cloned STIHLs
MS 044 chainsaw
MS 070 chainsaw
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In this image, four more bolts or stud will have to be removed so that I can clean also the impeller and the armature.
Well I was able to loosen the four bolts/stud but cannot disengaged the gear head from the body so I did not pursue any more and its getting very late already, its almost 3:30 AM, and decided to continue the clean up maintenance some other day.
thanks for viewing. !!!!!
CIGWELD Weldskill 250 amp Mig Welder
AHP Alpha-TIG 200X welder
HITRONIC 300 Amp DC Inverter IGBT Welder
YAMATO 300 amp AC Stick Welder
YAMATO 200 amp DC Inverter IGBT Welder
DeWALT Chopsaw
HOBART and ESAB Welding Helmets
cloned STIHLs
MS 044 chainsaw
MS 070 chainsaw
old black and decker u3 1/4 drill maintenance, replace carbon brush , add grease to the gears and add oil to the bushings
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black & decker nameplate
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gear housing removed
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reduction gear with thrust bearing
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rear cover removed
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sanded the commutator
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has 115D57 marking, maybe its made in 1957?
it now runs cooler, quieter and less sparks,
here's an old advertisement from 1957 for nostalgia
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