3 whole boxes of tools sent in for repair from 3 different customers Makita Dewalt Metabo Milwaukee
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Published 2023-11-10
I've been putting this job off for too long, but now to get stuck in and get them checked over and of the floor.
It's funny, some days, you get through hardly any tools, but everything gets fixed. Others, you get through loads of tools, but it feels like nothing got fixed.
Only a few in this lot were worth fixing. The rest were simply not worth fixing, and it would be cheaper to replace in the long run.
As for batteries, this is a good representation as to how many get fixed. 9 times out of 10, batters are not worth fixing.
You have to remember, even if you swap cells over, you still end up with a battery with old worn-out cells inside. You are simply paying a lot of labour for something that is going to eventually fail again.
Best advice for batteries is only to fix simple problems. If the board or cells die, replace the battery with another genuine one. It will save you money in the long run.
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All Comments (21)
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Holy. I couldn’t tear my eyes off the screen. This guy knows his craft and he’s got a healthy respect for his time and effort. What a show.
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You’re the Bob Ross of hand tool repair. Very knowledgeable in your art. And calming to the viewer.
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Dean, you truly brought back some memories. I ran my own shop for 15 years, and I really enjoyed servicing tools. I also sold professional power and hand tools. I was authorized for some of the best brands too. Keep of the splendid work.
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It's wonderful that there are people like you and your customers--people who buy things that are worth repairing, that can be repaired, and that are repaired.
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I can't believe i just discovered this channel after spending years watching tool repair/restoration videos. Im going to be binge watching 🍿
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Glad you put the time into that old router. Absolute workhorse for sure.
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Fact you knew what the issue is before disassembly is amazing, clearly professional who knows his stuff.
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Nothing like watching an expert tear things apart and put them back together. You've got quite the skill. Cheers!
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for the 18650 cells, dump them in a box for later sorting. all those cells that are good can be salvaged to make auxiliary packs :) i got several of these packs running many of my hobby projects
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Ya need a donate box for some of the dead stuff. Plenty of weekend DIYers would play the battery cell swap. Obviously not cost effective for professionals but DIYers would love that stuff and to pull apart dead gear to "understand" how it works. Best thing I've learnt from watching is the business case you put for company provided tools being brushless. Your vids offer Value at every turn.
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I want to thank you for making these videos. I live in the United States and have worked with these kinds of tools for many years building homes and things but listening to you it now makes sense how to take better care of my tools. It will help me save time to be with my family. Please continue.
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I bought one of the Makita routers in 1995 and used it on site until 2010, when I got a job in mining. I still use it now on my home projects. It has been a good router. I still have, and use, the Makita electric plane and the 240 volt screwgun I bought on the same day as the router.
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Just straight up no nonsense repairs, awesome
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You know this man have worked with these tools a long while by he just chucking parts together. This is a man that knows his craft!
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every time i hear this mans voice , its automatic Education , how to a repair everything , very good an skillful , Fast workmanship on every piece , well done to you Man. ni
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I’m really enjoying this long format stuff Dean, thank you for taking the time to share your skills with us. Also love the videos of you working at the house and building the shed. How about a wee video of your background and how you got into this line of work?
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I love this - so relaxing and satisfying to see things being repaired and not just thrown away.
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Very true on many of the hand power tools that are cordless. The deciding factor is to figure in the replacement cost of a new tool w/ the battery mainly because the battery is usually more expensive than the tool itself. So, if batteries are gone as well, fixing the tool may not be much value when the tool and battery are sold together for much less than tool or battery only.
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Brutal honest assessment of the economics of whether to repair or not. If it is ‘brushed’ and it’s an overheated armature scrap it, if it’s ‘brushless’ with a blown circuit board scrap it and if it’s dead cell in a battery scrap it.
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Thank you for these long uploads, your repair and rescue of tools is amazing!! Not too bothered by batteries, I just dismantle, find the good ones and use them in my vape.
