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submitted 3 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Have this ikea drill. Started doing this recently. I think I need a new one

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Try cleaning it with compressed air first. Might just be crud on the carbon brushes for the motor.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Judging by the fireworks show inside I would be questioning if the brushes even exist anymore or it’s just running on the springs

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Good news is that carbon brushes are cheaper than a new drill

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That drill costs like $25 bucks sooooooooo

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

Doesn't mean shit. I got a $25 powered no name screw driver and I use it every time I gotta grab a screwdriver. For years. No issues with it.

Sadly most things are made to just die after a year and go into a landfill.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Meh, I'd still give it a shot to look into fixing it.

At the very least as a learning exercise.

I'm a fan of fixing things and preventing stuff from finding their way into landfills when ever possible.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I’ve watched a tear down of one of these before, and actually just rewatched it and the brushes aren’t replaceable

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago

Ah the lovely disposable tools, how I hate these so much.

Thank you for the info.