Fault Finding and Repairing A Makita HP2050. This one very nearly broke me, I was about to give up.

[@gutsngorrrr]

That moment when you finally find that fecking problem that's been haunting you for weeks, the feeling of relief that you can get it out of your sight is just amazing. These are the jobs that drive me insane

[@deandohertygreaser]

Tell me about it

[@fredholmes6284]

Surprised you didn't have t replace the glass in your work place window Dean..a would've..😂..well done Dean 👍

[@arashtorabi8852]

Sometimes tools stock with little problems like this for years and you saved one from dumpster

[@tc2851]

Victor Meldrew - “I dooooonnnt belieeeeve it!”

[@yogigutz2875]

I can relate to you. After 37 years of chasing wiring issues on aircraft I’ve had numerous situations like this. Well done Dean.

[@geoffreynolds8835]

I must admit, when you finally fixed the problem. And it started. I clapped. 😂

[@Peter-kj5nr]

I'm amazed that the drill didn't get thrown out of the window - congrats for finding the problem and another excellent repair. Many thanks for all your videos!

[@plunder1956]

WOW - I was utterly baffled. ALL that for one invisible fractured joint in the wire. What a nightmare fault. If that was me Dean it would have been flying across the workshop into the bin long before. Because that break in the blue wire was totally invisible. What a lesson for all of us - don't give up.

[@tdotw77]

15:51 Although i haven't found out what the issue was I totally thought I saw a spot in the blue wire that looked pinched like from case halves squeezing it. I actually paused & blew up video to see it more and totally see where it's probably broken, but he didn't find it quite yet. 🤔😆🔌⚡👌🏻

[@paulstir]

wow I loved that the electrical silicone was hiding the fault , this one was a great peace of detective work Dean seriously well done bud .

[@5FDP666]

I got a little giggle out of this one, apologies Dean. Can't believe you checked everything twice over and it was just a broken wire. Props for your perseverance, if it was me it would have been sent back to the customer. Customer must have tried to fault find and threw it all into bags in frustration for you to literally pick up the pieces. Top video, its good to know you're human and even you can't find faults right off the bat sometimes 👏🏻

[@paulrowntree2800]

It's always good when "The Growler" makes an appearance.

[@chuckduggan7393]

Sometimes we get beat up. But you stayed in the fight and won that battle

[@michaelflynn6178]

Fair play Dean you stayed with it and got it sorted. Well done

[@patrickbonner4841]

Fair plate of ya ... ya stuck it out , and didn't let it beat you

[@MichaelWilhelm-tf8vy]

Respect for the patience and attitude. Take a break is actually a good move.

[@flocksbyknight]

I'm glad that you shared

[@HobbyMotorDK]

I learned a lot - keep applying the logic and the problem will reveal itself - fantastic video 👍- have a great weekend

[@michaelwolak3098]

Well done Dean for preserving with this drill, I thought about the capacitor as well

[@RyeOnHam]

I had to watch it twice, but at 11:50 you most definitely checked the continuity to the brush holder and it was good. That problem would have been the death of me.

[@kevinoclips6148]

The joint was probably broken the whole time and seating the switch and/or replacing the back shell was disconnecting it again

[@tekeraq]

I think the main issue was the switch, the brush holder had a cold solder joint that broke when replacing the switch that would probably fail on the client hand in a couple of uses

[@chrissonik]

Good on ya for keeping at it! Reminds us all not to give up!

[@eoinwalsh7017]

I feel your pain.That would break your heart but you got it sorted.Patience is king

[@edwarddoyle9231]

Hi Dean. Vert good video, You have got great patience’s & determination - over the years I’ve repaired many small & larger motors - my first real contact with motor repair , i had completed my apprenticeship & one of the sparks who looked after a very large retirement home was taken ill & i was at the put to work at this big retirement carehome / i had my own very cold large workshop & a lot of very abused cylinder vacuum cleaners to repair - each morning the stack outside the workshop grew higher. I had little experience at repairing these Badly abused items. At first i would test each unit & to me if i found an internal fault that needed parts for i would make a note , stick it on the cylinder & build another pile. There was no spare parts so i would use one cylinder to cannibalise to repair other cylinders - this went on for quite some time until my supervisor arrived one morning & said that the cleaners had complained they had not got enough cylinders to do their work - I explained that i put orders in for the spare parts & was still waiting , that was the reason for the shortage. I was moved out of the workshop & put on a new building site - i learned so much about working with motors of many types for that winter. Ed,

[@StarlightStream]

Much appreciated that you made this video. It felt like a rollercoaster of emotions. And for you to have finally found the fault is the sweet victory that you absolutely deserved. Thanks for keeping those videos coming and for the reminder to not give up.

[@francocacciotti6758]

Wow Dean, you passed the test of patience. It had been hard for you, but as ever you won! Congratulations on this endless show o self-control. From today you are my hero. 😂😂😂😂

[@thepubliceye]

I'm glad you posted the senior moments also, that should have been easy.

[@rodpatient9]

Hi Dean, well done for finally finding the problem - I bet the swear box is overflowing after that one 🤬

[@deandohertygreaser]

it was full on both days

[@oldfarmer4754]

I laughed my butt off I've had the same thing happen to me before in telephone work with high joint wires. It will drive you nuts till you figure it out. Great job . And you are right about when you get frustrated just walk away relax with a cup of coffee or tea or your choice of drink and come back to it later

[@robbyjay8119]

I love a good mystery..

[@vadimalexandrov3944]

I understand that completely... thanks for your video!

[@tdotw77]

15:46 Dean I gotta admit I completely felt your frustration when you put it back together and hit the 'new' trigger switch like 6 times in a row like pressing it multiple times would make it actually work more than the first time you did it. I'd have thrown it at the wall at this point. By now you found it but while you were testing the wires on switch & field\brushes I totally saw a pinched spot on that blue wire like it was caught between the case handle halves & got internally damaged but only marked the insulation. Good job on finding the issue and not tossing it across the room like I'd have done in frustration!👌🏻👍🏻⚡🔌🛠️🔧🔩🦺⚠️ ✊🏻🇺🇲🦅

[@tdotw77]

Well it wasn't what I thought it was but was on the blue wire just at the connection not the wire itself where I saw the insulation pinched! 😅 Atleast you finally found it! 👍🏻👌🏻🔌⚡

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

A positive attitude at the end of the day is why I watch your videos.

[@daviddavies1596]

10 out of 10 for your tenacity Dean! Keep up the good work.

[@HK-jz7lz]

Well done Dean, you fixed it again 👍

[@Brinslade]

👏👏👏 great example of perseverance

[@DECADENTCEF]

That was crazy ; but you hung in there and didn’t quit 🎉

[@w056007568]

That job sure was a test of your patience and perseverance but a most successful repair in the end. Well done.

[@john-px2kg]

"thank Christ for that" really tickled me 😄

[@DarcAngel77]

If anyone can fix it this guy can... legend 🙌

[@__sr__]

I imagine this was a very frustrating one but what a great whodunnit on a friday, i couldnt look away for a second!

[@Coachcell]

Man, I just happened across one of your videos when it appeared on my "shorts" section. I was interested. Watched another 2 quick videos, and then this... This, my new friend, deserved a sub, a like, and a comment (which I rarely take the time to do any of those things.) Very informative, entertaining, satisfying, and thrilling (as I was right there with you yelling at the damn drill myself.) Also, what a positive mindset to keep out of all the aggravation. Hello from the US, and keep them coming!!!

[@penman1289]

Wow what perseverance, well done.

[@ElMariachi1337]

Thanks for the laugh, I know the feeling though, these kind of faults are annpying as hell. My bet was on one of the field wires/connectors but it was the brush wire eventually. Props for not giving up and find it in the end!

[@troubleis5271]

The legend Dean wins again!

[@Lanefasts]

Dean when it didn't start after the new switch I literally yelled out "WHAT THE F*CK!" I felt your pain LOL

[@pokershopmexicocarpinteria4553]

Hello Dean, a few months ago the electronic control of a heating press machine failed. After testing all the electronics, and was ok, after two days it occurred to me to check the fuse again, but the fuse was fine. I realized that one of the fuse holders was little loose and did not hold the fuse properly. That was a simple problem, but it took a long time to detect that fault because wen i tested for first time was continuty in all parts and cables

[@colinhudson3723]

I know exactly how you feel . I've battled with some repairs in my trade ( gate motors, intercoms, booms ect ). Especially the intermittent ones .

[@Zogg1281]

Nicely done, Dean, that drill was being a massive pain in the ass!! I bet finally finding that and being able to never see that trill again gave you a massive boost for the rest of the day!!😂 👍👍👍👍👍

[@chippyminton8711]

You have the patience of Job, Dean. An interesting watch

[@jacpost5923]

Hi Dean, thank you for puttinp out these videos, enjoying them thoroughly. Best wishes from Ontario Canada

[@Lanefasts]

You did great Dean, this was a great mystery repair episode!

[@RegBettles]

Dean, I admire your control, I'd have been cursing and thrown it across the room!

[@petrokemikal]

I know this feeling all too well.. I nearly shed a tear watching this one.. I just fixed up a rear shock last night that had me 4 months into it, more money spent on it than actually just buying a new one.. When your that deep you have to see it through for your own health and safety..Hahah..... I think >?

[@aukeykema9689]

Yes at a certain moment it is getting personal , nothing to do with money , efficiency , etc - the d@mn thing just has to work

[@zaxmaxlax]

11:58 You werent wrong, the brush holder was working before but after all the disassemble and moving around it broke the already weak connection.

[@deandohertygreaser]

i only realized I had already tested it when i edited the video. I was kicking myself before hand thinking why didn't I test the brush holder to start with.

[@jrt2924]

​@@deandohertygreaser im pretty sure what happened is continuity test fooled ya. Made enought contact at first to test fine but If it had any load it wouldnt work

[@prasadvn524]

That was really challenging

[@patbird9694]

Deans secret KZbin admirer wanted to test Dean’s problem solving skills.

[@raven19702003]

perseverance pay off well done Dean ...me id have binned it by the second attempt patience aint my virtue

[@woshinwb]

This video deserves a like and comment

[@markmawson1]

In your defence mate you did check that wire to that brush holder and it tested fine at 11:59 so you had no reason to suspect that being the problem, me being a mechanic absolutely hate electrical faults on cars because sometimes all it takes is you to rub your hand or pull on the loom and the fault goes away and you can't find the fault through testing so customer takes car away and a day or a week later it's back with same fault, electrical faults are so annoying at times.

[@RyeOnHam]

As a gunsmith, I've gotten lots of 'bag guns'. Almost invariably, somebody takes a gun apart too far and can't figure out how to get it back together. About half the time, there are missing parts. Almost all the time there are damaged or broken parts.

[@stuartyoung9504]

What a nightmare you need a medal for this one

[@gerardedgar5961]

Wow, this is so familiar. things like this, From a from A to B, no shortcuts, please. Did you go to the pub this night in celebration? from just watching you lm going to. Plus, I would help the Chanel, but then I won't be able to get my pint of Guinness. You will always get a 👍 from me😊

[@johnblake3863]

No, thank Dean for that!

[@briantrueman3505]

Top lad Dean a great watch 🔧🔧👍👍

[@wbrucemiller6675]

Great video. Thanks for the videos from Ontario, Canada!

[@LoneStar1955]

Good job Dean. That stupid wire being dipped in plastic hiding the problem.

[@martindale7559]

Wow, that would be in the nearest pond if it was me well done

[@daveinch847]

Oh it’s so good to see you work Dean , if it’ll would be me , it would have been smacked up the wall 😂😂😂

[@normanhill5544]

Brilliant love the one’s that are hard to find . Keep a cool head Dean 👍.

[@markbennett6037]

that was brilliant, very enjoyable.

[@gavingu2949]

That was a good job mate!

[@heavydiesel]

I call that type of repair "on the job training", next time you get something similar it gives you something else to check.

[@techguysuk]

“Will it work? It better” that done it for me 😂

[@ciaranoconnell4787]

What is the advantage of this type of diamond/percussion drill over one with an SDS chuck? Does it have a clutch? No electronic controller?

[@00BillieTurf00]

Hello mister Doherty, can you put 240v ac to the brush holders to test them like you would put 12v dc to a starter motor on a car to eliminate the wiring? Thanks.

[@TobiasThede]

That brushholder was evil.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

"Thank *Christ* for that." I have been there, and I have lost hair and years off me life. That was entertaining!

[@egor-krasilnikov]

Interesting riddle. Applause from Russia!

[@mo..6956]

I have the 2051 version of that drill I had to replace the field in mine but they are a really good drill and parts are sensible prices for them 😊 the video was very entertaining I know it did your head in but it was good content 👍👍

[@marcelsmit8789]

We hardly ever see your face, but your hands can tell a story for sure !! Unfortunately I couldn't give 5 thumbs up for this repair and the advice to stay calm. The latter is the most difficult part.

[@kevantaylor7135]

The insulation on the three pin plugs was primarily to prevent electric shocks to little fingers of small people who were plugging in ...

[@Alex-xj2kh]

Every customer should have to leave a phone number when leaving a tool in

[@markywilba]

Good perseverence Dean. i'd had thrown it out the door long ago!!

[@71crys]

Petit commentaire pour le réf !!! et le petit like qui fait plaisir.................🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@smtsoftwaresolutions1966]

A great video enjoyef by all accept you Dean. Good effort mate

[@priestblood]

Hi,can you do a teardown and explain the circuit or the armature tester and may be draw the schematic,best wishes

[@brianogrady7900]

I was getting frustrated just watching this drill repair Dean😢😢😅😅

[@leehaz1]

I shouldn't laugh at your frustration but i did😂

[@jason-hh6lu]

Well Done Dean, an you didn’t launch the drill across the workshop. 👍🏻😂

[@alanstalker5499]

I often think that you, mustie, jamescondon etc etc have more patience than I could muster in, well, ever. That drill would be out the window about minute 6 for me… 😂

[@TheRasalhaag]

16:50 the Didgerifoo music begins

[@jonathanlittle8393]

Fair play I would have binned it

[@jimmoore8943]

Cup of tea after that Dean

[@capk387]

Growler out serious stuff 😂

[@meetv7700]

This was sent by God of power tools.

[@user1766swl]

Test in "voltage mode" direct on brushes (carefully!) slow pushing the switch let you know were is the problem "side": no voltage - cable or switch, voltage present and changing but no working - armature or field.

[@garymcewan9901]

This one made me lol I cude pitcher your face every time it didn't go 😂😂 love the chanel

[@classydays43]

I gotta admit, I don't touch very much without a phone number, no matter how grumbly the customer is at giving it up. At the same time, I'd do the same thing just to get it out of my mind, so have a good sleep now that it's up and running

[@PGTIPPs9]

You definitely edited out a few swears Dean! Just curious, is there a point where it becomes uneconomical for you to fix a tool in terms of the amount of time you spend on it? I know the parts weren’t expensive but that must have taken ages

[@nelchan2421]

22:00 I feel you

[@nelchan2421]

29:27 That happened to me before too.

[@nelchan2421]

31:00

[@gplusgplus2286]

What are those drills for anyway? I think its an old design, maybe good for drilling holes on metal and nothing else. Isn't a small or big SDS a 1000 times better?

[@deandohertygreaser]

yes this is a precision drill. It is more for drilling steel. It has a hammer mode, but its not designed for cocreate

[@gplusgplus2286]

@@deandohertygreaser thanks man

[@jD-qk4fu]

I must say to myself it must be a wire problem but you checked the wiring how many time? But did you check just each wire to its termination not intermitten. Really i dont think i would have found it either great job

[@mickweatherall2158]

On the plus side at least you fixed it 😂

[@giannisxepis3465]

Dean if you see problems like these,and you see the tool is already blue,the sea is near.you understand what i mean