Keyang hammer service, Metabo vac cleaned out, factory faulty makita, and a dewalt grinder to avoid

Transformers normally only need a new lead, but this one needs new sockets at 35 euro.
The keyang got away with only mini service at 69 euro. New orings, grease, strip down clean and rebuild.
The makita planer was a simple fix and was even marked down as a warrenty repair.
Bosch drills with a new lead, and grommet is only a 22 euro repair.
While the dewalt grinder is not worth fixing, and is not the first one I had in like this.
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[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Brilliant at your game and so therapeutic to watch but what I dig the most is you do an honest repair and that is priceless

[@leonclose7823]

I had the same issue with the Starmix version of that Metabo vacuum recently. I think the main filters had blown through at some point. I found I could uncrimp the metal shroud around the impeller to clean it more thoroughly. I would not be putting those filters back in since they have probably failed. They are pretty expensive to replace, though there are some suspiciously cheap knockoffs available if you don't care about the H class rating. I found the screws from the machine itself ideal to pull the hinge pins. I hope you're looking after your lungs with all that concrete dust.

[@davidquirk8097]

The transformer is actually three windings: 240 volt input and two 55 volt outputs. The outputs are wired 55-0-55 with the centre point being connected to ground. This way the tool sees 110 volts but the maximum fault voltage on the output is 55 volts with respect to ground. The transformers is also constructed as an isolation transformer so there is no connection on the power side between the input and the output.

[@catabaticanabatic3800]

It used to amaze me that all of our 110v site tools were pat- tested every 6 months at work. Very lucrative for the testers . Obviously a deal struck down the golf course -probs at the 19th.

[@davidquirk8097]

@@catabaticanabatic3800 interestingly there's no legal obligation to actually PAT test, it's merely lets the company demonstrate that it has executed it's duty of care if it ends up in Court. For site equipment the most important part of the PAT test will be the visual inspection. There's very little that I would expect to go wrong with the electrics of the tool but cable and casing damage could be an issue if the tools are not suitable for the purpose of the application.

[@dusanmilojevic3017]

Most countries in Europe using 220V,230V,240V volt on one phase power supply.Many countries (including mine) have three phase power (380V-400V) supply for home.Common thing in Serbia,Kosovo,Macedonia,Croatia,Bosnia and Herzegovina,Germany etc.

[@ed_zeus]

They use the transformer to 110v from 240v to make it non lethal. 3 phase in to a house is crazy, only used for factory machines really in UK. Probably cheaper for your infrastructure system to not convert it but really unsafe

[@johnneufled8788]

All ac current over .5 amps is unsafe

[@johnneufled8788]

Although I have heard it said another way What is invisible , moves at the speed of light and can kill you Electricity Don’t you think it should be taught in grade school since it is everywhere ??

[@LMcI01]

​@@ed_zeus3 phase 400v doesn't really need any conversion to single phase 230v. If you connect between one leg of that 3phase and neutral, you get the 240v single phase. Most residential streets/buildings have 3 phase in the UK, but each meter is only connected to one of the phases

[@mntrmntr]

​@@ed_zeusseems like a marketing scam to sell 110v equipment originally targeted for American/Japanese markets. Hardly 110v is significantly less lethal than 240.

[@Bob.Jenkins]

Great content as usual, Dean. I know you're an adult but it bears saying sometime... wearing a mask around that Cement dust would have been advisable along with some eye protection - because that stuff ain't good for you. PS. Thanks for reducing some of the nosier sections within your videos - we headphone wearers appreciate it!

[@ptroinks]

6:30 Looks like he's hammering into that transformer he just fixed ;).

[@MelbourneAlan]

that dewalt issue is mad. how can they get away with that. you know that bosch drill is good if its been around long enough to need the cable replaced several times.

[@refactorear]

Interesting, down here in Argentina we have 220v (up to 240v) for home appliances and site work as well. Industries and business can use 3-phase connections though. 26:38 Planned obsolescence, ain't that?

[@baldyoldfart5828]

I'll bet that Vac ended up with a lot more suck once you cleaned it out

[@deepwinter77]

I have a couple of the 54v DeWalt grinders, so far so good pity about the Switch. However im nearly positive the switch from the DeWalt cordless mower would actually work in the grinder looks 98% identical. Only difference is the absence of the safety lever. I could be wrong N474391 Maybe its possible to swap the trigger component to get it to 100%

[@animal79thecat]

Nowt wrong wi em...I got the 414 and the 418...powerhouse ANIMALS

[@joesarge5259]

need to make an 6ft air wand to blow off dust from equipment so you do not breath the dust and dirt and try to stay clean as possible.

[@marcelsmit8789]

The Makita planer fix is Sherlock thinking !! Love it !

[@rogertyler3237]

I Always Heard Those Dewalt Powertools Wh'er Junk. I Never Hear Anything About Ryobi Or Milwaukee.

[@patrickbaitman8336]

Now I have to search whether "knockers" are a common modern feature on shop vacs. Never heard of that.

[@Adam_Lynn]

I just checked and the thing that hoovers our house has them.

[@gplusgplus2286]

So that explains all these 110V tools you've been repairing. And I was wondering how come you have 110V tools in Ireland? Cheers from Greece mate.

[@patrickbrick5254]

I just love the way you throw screws,parts and tools all over the bench.i have to keep everything in order so it's easier for me to reassemble everything😂😂😂😂😂 A parts washer and bearing press are next on my shopping list😉

[@derchromebacher4366]

You just know the boogers that evening were epic! The dust cloud gave me flashbacks of cutting patio tiles for a buddy.

[@rogertyler3237]

I Had An Old Craftsman AC 6 1/2 Inch Circular Saw That Did That & I Was Told By Someone It Had A Hotspot In The Armiture

[@bayadere8308]

As if we didn't feel inadequate already, you're now doing one handed repairs whilst filming with the other. To be serious, have you considered a head-mounting for the camera? It might make those jobs away from the bench somewhat easier.

[@tdimccullough]

Have you ever tried the old dishwasher method for cleaning grease off tools. I know a guy who builds rally cross engines and he uses a dishwasher to clean engine parts using degreaser fluid from a 40 gallon drum instead of water, and as well it helps getting bearings refitted due to the heat, it also frees up his time by being able to do other things while the parts are getting washed, and more importantly an old dishwasher is a lot cheaper than a specially made machine for the job

[@osianmeilyr89]

That would make sense but you wouldn't want to put the electronic parts in there, you'd end up having to dismantle things more than necessary sometimes

[@smashyrashy]

Dishwasher is just a parts washer yes

[@tdimccullough]

yes@@smashyrashy

[@tdimccullough]

@@osianmeilyr89 if you put electronic parts in it you shouldn't be fixing electronics

[@alouisschafer7212]

That disaster vaccum is the reason I use a cheap Einhell with dust bags. The bags are 1,36€ a piece. Wort it to me it takes me some time to fill them up and Im tired of dealing with the dust anymore.

[@tdotw77]

21:59 😅Now that i saw the 240\120V transformer i know what the hammerdrill test 'bucket' actually is! I thought it was just a weird bucket filled w\ cement that you made just for testing the hammerdrills you have in to fix daily. 🤔👍🏻👌🏻😆😆🛠️🔧⛓️⚙️🔌🔋⚡💥💨⚠️🦺🍻

[@RyeOnHam]

That vacuum is HORRIBLY 0ver-Engineered.

[@thorfrun8959]

That Keyang wouldn't knock the skin off my wifes gravy.

[@Myrddraalfade]

watching you cleaning those vacuum filters, I could feel my lungs turning black ang clogging with dust.

[@markmawson1]

It's because of the motor stopping dead that's unthreading it I found that problem on a DeWalt cordless drill I had w the brake was that harsh it used to undo the chuck and the drills would drop out, I did think it was a dodgy chuck but bought a nother DeWalt chuck but that kept doing the same so I got rid and got a different make drill.

[@bobsoft]

I like that step down transformer! Well built unit.

[@CrimeVid]

They’re great, buy ‘em second hand, fix ‘em. This leads to 110v site tools, that are usually pretty robust and cheap second hand. OK carting the trans about is a pain but this stuff is good,great for house refurb.

[@edgarcornette6387]

Sir .. please wear a respirator when cleaning those vacuums of concreate dust and stuff... I am not a safety nazi but that stuff will destroy your lungs ... and you are such a honest , honorable talented person we cant afford to loose ya .. anyway love and prayers.

[@claudecharland5091]

im looking for a makita battery pwered saw second hand for under 100$

[@jamesadema2031]

Thank you for the smart advice on the DeWalt grinder.. Great job as usual..cheers

[@bradleywalsh4103]

Lol the sound of the wet paint brush in the parts wash makes me cringe lol...love the videos though lol

[@YoDooDSup]

I bet you that shop vacuum with the concrete dust was running very hot. Thank goodness you blew that circuit board off other than the obvious. Absolutely love this channel. I’m glad I’m able to be apart of this before you hit millions of subscribers which is inevitable.

[@alexouretski115]

Hope you were wearing some decent protection when dusting off that concrete dust from the Metabo - that dust is nasty 😷

[@kan815k]

What is the name for that small green plastic to check magnets on Dewalt grinder? 😊

[@Parker-22]

Magnetic viewing film

[@hobiotakatik]

I would be happy. if you can give it to me. A tool that has been damaged cannot be repaired. at least I can have the tool. and repair it yourself. in my own way.❤❤

[@fasttofuryos]

I had a Dewalt dcs 388 who stopped working, and I think is the switch, do you rec to repair it, or to dump it?

[@jankas64]

in my house i got 240 and 380 for the compressor in basement but im in Sweden. nice good videos i learn alot and i dont throw thing i try to do as you or use motors and gearboxes for other. thanks again

[@brad9529]

Metabo vacuum is a crap design, it sucks more dust internally than into its dust bin.

[@LilasTools]

Dean isnt a Milwaukee cordless grinder just as bad as the 54V? If something goes wrong all the electronics need to be replaced as well?

[@deandohertygreaser]

yes, but they are not as expensive. The grinder is good. but given the reliability for the 54v batteries, buying into this setup is expensive and if they cannot be fixed outside warranty, i would rather warn people who think they paying more for a reliable tool, when when its not. This is more suited to someone who needs the bigger grinder and the extra power and don't mind the extra cost.

[@jordancobilanschi3662]

If people would use an air compressor their tools would have a longer life

[@ammoan2005]

Why can other countries make the same quality stuff easy to use easy to fix as the Japanese do?

[@bread-gz3rl]

49:50 need bearings and the fan cleaned out so bad lmao

[@Cameron2874]

You must shake your head alot Dean when some tools like the dust extractor come in and the operator has no idea how to clean out his machine. I know none of us read the manuals when we get a new machine but cleaning or changing the filter is just common sense. They all need to be cleaned out regardless of brand periodically especially if using on concrete and filters need to be changed. That thing was basically just clogged filters and had never been cleaned. 😂

[@deandohertygreaser]

no this one was different. the customer actualy read the manual and that is why he left it in. Wasn't just the filters, the whole inside was filled with dust. and metabo do recommend to have a tech dismantle and clean the hoover to prevent it from expelling dust. This lad is cutting through concrete walls all day long so this thing is getting filled with fine cement dust several times a day.

[@Cameron2874]

Wow! You learn something new everyday. Thanks for the reply Dean. Keep up the great work

[@robertrada4783]

Crazy about the Dewalt considering I’ve bought parts for a thirty year old Elu router in recent years from them. My experiences led me to believe Black & Decker were good about these things. But I suppose I never dealt with their cordless products.

[@dusanmilojevic3017]

Stanley bought B&D couple years ago so now Stanley owns them.

[@robertrada4783]

@@dusanmilojevic3017 They merged a good 7-10 years before my positive Elu parts experience (and no doubt their being a similar Dewalt model in production had a lot to do with it). I’m not at all a fan of DeWalt, but I have owned and do still own some corded tools from them. I modified most of them and am aware of the parts I can get on those particular products. I’m guessing I got lucky. It’s probably the same as Milwaukee where most things you may as well throw it away and buy a new one and then randomly they have a corded product where you can buy literally every itty bit that goes into it. I digress, no, Stanley doesn’t own Black & Decker. It’s a proper merged Stanley, Black & Decker. They spent almost thirty years flirting about their marriage.

[@chrissometimes7473]

Why not use ferrules on the plug end of the new power cable? I suspect you have a good reason.

[@bigdavedownunder]

This day and age these companies need to be made to supply parts individually ie that switch so they can be repaired rather than landfill by again...

[@connahjones8178]

I agree, from a sustainability point its absurd that its a chuck away tool

[@bigdavedownunder]

@joaocosta3374 having a part and making it cost prohibited to actually repair or selling parts independently to each other is the issue

[@Surmoka]

This is blatant design flaw in the Fakita planer.

[@andrewchild1592]

Hi Dean. I've just found your channel. Excellent content. Would it be possible to video in Landscape rather than Portrait as it gives us a better field of view.

[@deandohertygreaser]

Yes, I'm now filming more in landscape for videos and Portrate for shorts

[@gregj7916]

I guess new filters for the Metabo are costly?

[@rscelectrical7091]

Another great video buddy, thanks for taking the time.

[@Farm_fab]

Dean, on that Makita planer, did the manufacturer forget a screw and washer on the spindle that kept the pulley from coming off?

[@deandohertygreaser]

no, the pully is only put on hand tight. must not have been tightened up in the factory. There is not washer or nut, the pull itself is threaded. I am only guessing that that is what happened.

[@TheSiLq]

you can fill a bag of concrete with the dust on that vac, lol

[@Steve-vz3ud]

Hey good job.but I can smell that silica dust down here in Australia.ha hah

[@ChadTolkien]

Yah, Jesus Dean put a mask on!

[@rogerhodges7656]

You criticise the Dewalt battery angle grinder and say not to buy it but, I guess I haven't watched enough videos to understand what we should buy.

[@forrestmoore2904]

I'll give you a clue: begins with 'M', has an 'a' at the end, and rhymes with 'Nakita'.

[@RATADATUAVELHA]

I understand that brands do stuff to be dumped in first malfunction but aliexpress or ebay sell most of the switch inside switches. it just gives a lot more effort to replace but it works. I can give you the example of a VAG car door lock it has a microswitch which costs 1€ in aliexpress, but VAG won't sell microswitch only, instead sells the whole lock for 300€

[@daiburt1833]

My favourite channel and a gateway to a new hobby buying broken tools off eBay and repairing them iv had some success with batteries and a couple of small fires .110 corded drills are my favourite they're not used much on site now the battery is king so they're dirt cheap but now I've got loads of drills nobody wants 😂😂😂😂

[@paulcresswell1690]

I was holding my breath just watching this being cleaned out.........!👍

[@nelchan2421]

53:37 what is this small thing called?

[@Abstr4cted]

Where do you buy your long bits from? :)

[@tombez3638]

Is just crazy how you tossing parts around 😂😂😂😂

[@technologicalsingularity1788]

Yeah. not even use tray or someting😂😂😂

[@petrokemikal]

To say that an expensive tradesmans tool is usless without buying half the machine again says somthing about Dewalts current state of affairs.. Im a Dewalt man myself, but Id have to admit ive been none too impressed with the overall feel of some of the new tools ive bought from them as of late.. Bought the new brushless combi drill dcd76 and didnt like how plasticy and feeble it felt, the chuck has a noticable ammount of wobble from the factory which pissed me right off, Also bought the new brushless jigsaw and while it cuts like a dream, id be afraid of me life that if it took a fall it would stop working.. I just get that feel from the latest stuff.. I also was worried about opening up the tools as I do with every new tool I get to see whats going on.. I seen a big control board in the jigsaw and said, lovley.. If that goes ive a pile of scrap on me hands.. The older stuff I have, was as rugged, easy to repair, very difficult to actually make not work.. I suppose I get a less premium feel with the latest brushless stuff.. I know its all going that way.. But i liked the fact that when the motor stopped working, It was 90% of the time either the switch or the brushes which were all availible all over the internet not just from dewalt..

[@khaledhelal6688]

You have brilliant content, but please get someone to film you or use a tripod, when you release a video i automatically check the aspirin stock.😅

[@robertandsharon9428]

are the transformers much used anymore?, what with all the cordless tool about...

[@monaroman1]

absolutely love your vids and your professional opinion on the tools.......Priceless.....

[@gacherumburu9958]

👍👍

[@histguy101]

So thats why all the corded you fix have those big aftermarket plugs?

[@wallbawden5511]

really enjoying watching your videos and in most you say don't buy this type of batterie tool don't buy that type of batterie tool well then which one do you buy then me up to now i buy the cheep ones call ozito brand what is your recommendation then

[@henryrossouw930]

Never thought that grease could stop machines from running.

[@priestblood]

Hi,The 60v dewalt drill ,Does it have a capacitor to start the motor ? That would be my first stop .Without the capacitor it hard to get the amp to start it .just a thought from a electronics point or veiw

[@ThomasByrne-eu2tp]

Hi Dean, I've heard this Transformer described as Non-Fatal 110.......regards Tom

[@deandohertygreaser]

That would be right. That is why some countries use 110v and why you have to use 110v on sites. It won't kill you.

[@oscarmarfori613]

12:16 Yep! Definitely the tool parts wash is satisfying to watch 👍

[@michaelpippin9487]

Please keep doing these videos! Love seeing the units all clean and working again!

[@camocampbell6801]

Hi! Please post a video on a tacklife power tool repair.

[@jasonbuckler190]

Don't understand why transformer is so hardened. I get that it's a Jobsite version but that seems like severe overkill. (Yank here in Oz)

[@davidworsley7969]

Not a tech but as it's used on a building site in rain and mud, probably waterproofs the delicate bits?

[@martyplayz5912]

What do you wash the tools in?

[@dd313car]

Kerosin is used in the parts washer

[@jasoncole6979]

How offen do you clean that parts washer out

[@myke4895]

What is that cleaner running with ? Gasoline ?

[@T1nCh0]

Kerosene

[@fredholmes6284]

Us oldies call paraffin in the uk

[@robertrada4783]

I can’t with these site transformers. How many have fallen off of a scaffolding onto someone’s head you reckon? 😅

[@jcoul1sc]

None. They are too expensive

[@MelbourneAlan]

transformer wouldnt be allowed on site like that. they should be at a 240v outlet usually in a dedicated 'safe' zone. it should be a 110v cable going up the scaffold.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

who do i go to for a decent cordless grinder then?

[@martincraig-je4vo]

👌👌👍👍

[@rossnolan2883]

👍👍👍👍🫡

[@theox9015]

well done sir

[@thetraindriver01]

Great work 👍😊

[@repairs524]

Is that switch Pacific to DeWalt or can it be bought online is it similar to any other switch Dean

[@deandohertygreaser]

Hard to know, it's a branded switch, so the body is standard for the manufacture. But the actual trigger head is probably custom for dewalt. But dewalt do use this switch in other tools. Sobyou can do some research and buy the switch from another tool. But it's very time consuming

[@repairs524]

Yes that's very true just takes up way too much time

[@derekadams729]

Dean. Could you not have a box to put all the parts in instead of throughing them all over your bench. It kinda degrades your excellent knowledge and work on all these different tools. Just my opinion.

[@theamazingted]

What degreaser do you use in your wash tank?

[@jdmccorful]

You can buy 1 gallon cans of WD-40. It works great! My 2 cents.

[@deandohertygreaser]

Kerosene

[@chris-C8]

Awesome video, Dean! Were you working in the trades in the past? You seem to have a lot of hands-on experience in actually using the tools, not only fixing them. I mean, you're technically still in the trades, but you get what I mean, haha.

[@BestArc-offical]

Hey friend, your video content left a deep impression on me. Is it possible for us to collaborate on a project at some point? Let me know your thoughts and keep working hard!

[@davidwgreen2403]

cant hear you or understand you

[@Satchmoeddie]

Someone sold Ireland a ticket down the globalist garden path with mandatory 120 volt site transformers. 120 is the common mains voltage in the USA and it makes you no more or less dead than 240 volts does. This is just a way for Ireland to mandate the use of USA market tools, of which none are actually made in the USA. I worked with an Irish electrician many years ago. 240 volts grabs onto you better, but if it's your time to go, 120 volts will take you there just as easily. Lots of large USA industrial sites used 240 volt power tools exclusively, because stealing them was pointless.

[@AndrewStrydomBRP]

Rubbish mate, it's just an outdated trend in the UK and Ireland that we use 110v site tools, the regulations used to call for them in at least the UK but now 230v tools are allowed on sites as long as there is a tested RCD on them. The idea was that because it's 55v on each leg (similar to how 208v is two phases in the states), touching the single 55v leg while grounded is less likely to kill you, and that does carry out to the real world, but since portable RCDs have come into play, it's not mandatory anymore. People are just used to and bought into the system now and hence still use them.

[@curtmazur5155]

44:30 congratulations you now have lung cancer

[@kevjo13]

Dean sure loves pointing with authority! And slapping the tools. Lol

[@jcoul1sc]

110volt being less likely to stop the heart, at 5 amp compared to 240v at 13amp. To actually stop the heart all you need is 0.7amp, so big difference going from 5amp to 13amp. ( the amp reduces as its conducted, so skinny people would get a bigger shock to the heart as far less resistance).

[@jcoul1sc]

Everyone is different thought so I shouldn't generalise about skinny people

[@jcoul1sc]

Hope you dont eat fish you get enough metal from the grease !!!

[@derbyjohn972]

Another absolutely cracking one Dean 👍🏻👍🏻. Brilliant repairs as ever mate. I think the most satisfying one blowing the hover out😮😮. I've changed my brushes in my DeWalt chop saw and the automatic brake has stopped working. Any idea guys 🤔🤔

[@deandohertygreaser]

Brake could be the secondary winding in the field or else the switch

[@derbyjohn972]

@@deandohertygreaser Cheers mate 👍🏻

[@Zapperdude13]

6:57 dude tore that thing apart faster than a trained soldier on a rifle

[@jdmccorful]

No doubt, you know your power tools! Thanks for the look and the training. Enjoyed!

[@gerard_3864]

Came across you site by chance, so glad I did. Entertaining, educational and saving the planet from landfill.