Stihl MS180C Chainsaw Trigger Repair
byI borrowed my friend’s Stihl MS180C chainsaw and while using it I broke the trigger. It wasn’t completely broken, just a piece broke off…
Tools
Refurbish a Makita 9.6 V NiCad Battery
byIn this article I teach you how to refurbish a Makita 9.6 V NiCad Battery. I have a beloved Makita 9.6V cordless drill and…
How to Disassemble Makita 9.6V NiCad Battery 9000
byBackground I’ve had this 9.6 volt Makita cordless drill and flashlight since I graduated from high school and slowly some of the original battery…
Improve Brown & Sharpe Caliper Case So It Doesn’t Scratch Dial
byI have been taking a NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) class and have spent a lot of time using a caliper. The ones…
How to Zero Out Acu-Rite Digital Readout
byI’m taking a National Institute of Metalworking Skills class and I learned how to use the DRO on our knee mill and I wished…
How to Read a Dial Caliper
byI love my Brown & Sharpe caliper. If you’ve used a cheap caliper you’ll know how frustrating it is to think you machined a…
How to Find Blades for Black and Decker Model 9422 Band Saw
byI purchased a Black & Decker Model 9422 Band Saw on Craiglist. After running it and accidentally turning the upper wheel angle adjustment bolt…
How to Fix the Switch and Change the Cord on a Vintage Thor Model 4199 Drill by Independent Pneumatic Tool Co
byA coworker brought me a vintage Thor Model 4199 drill to see if I could fix it because it would not work. Looking at the…
How to Tighten Hinges of a Swiss Tech Micro-Tech Tool
byOne tool I always carry in my pocket is the Swiss Tech Micro-Tech keychain tool. I’ve tried different pocket tools and this one is…
How to Store a Ryobi 10″ Table Saw on the Wall
byRyobi 10″ Table Saw, constantly in my way on my workbench I purchased a 10″ Ryobi Table Saw on Craigslist a while back and…