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!”

[@gregarrell6132]

You have the patience of a Saint, Dean. I would have been swearing the walls down and breaking things. Good on you. Sometimes it is the simplest things that we miss.

[@deandohertygreaser]

how do you i didnt and just edited them all out. 😂

[@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.

[@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 .

[@geoffreynolds8835]

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

[@nickl6306]

Patience of Jobe - well done buddy.

[@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.

[@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. 🤔😆🔌⚡👌🏻

[@Johadart]

Absolutely got the patience of a saint, I commend you Dean, well done sir 🤙🏼🇦🇺 Joe from Australia 🤙🏼🇦🇺

[@michaelwolak3098]

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

[@queendlb5946]

Excellent!!!! Thank you for sharing trials as well as all the many straight forward repairs 😊

[@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 👏🏻

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

I really thought you tested those wires when you tested the switch, so I was thinking that one of the brushes were bad even though they looked good. Well, that was a hell of a journey and hats off to you for not tossing the drill across the room. I learnt never to trust a glue covered electrical connection. Great video, Jersey Bill

[@MichaelWilhelm-tf8vy]

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

[@lantros7]

Beautiful video, thank you for your patience.

[@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. 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelflynn6178]

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

[@eoinwalsh7017]

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

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

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

[@alfredgilpin8251]

Patience and perseverance pays off good work 😂

[@colinbrooks6290]

Really enjoyed the episode mate….. I’d have been in tears 😂

[@deandohertygreaser]

Glad you injoyed it. I wasn't even going to post it as u thought it might be a but pointless and boaring

[@daviddavies1596]

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

[@chrissonik]

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

[@frednepa9690]

Always like your videos. I appreciate you including your struggles as well as your succeses !

[@HobbyMotorDK]

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

[@karamathussain406]

You did very well thats why you learn from each repair to make it easier for the next repair. Lovely content look forward to the next video. Regards Hussain

[@john-px2kg]

"thank Christ for that" really tickled me 😄

[@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

[@Dan.Whiteford]

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

[@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,

[@paulrowntree2800]

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

[@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!!!

[@thepubliceye]

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

[@vadimalexandrov3944]

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

[@__sr__]

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

[@HK-jz7lz]

Well done Dean, you fixed it again 👍

[@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!

[@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

[@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! 👍🏻👌🏻🔌⚡

[@chuckduggan7393]

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

[@DarcAngel77]

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

[@jacpost5923]

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

[@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!!😂 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Brinslade]

👏👏👏 great example of perseverance

[@troubleis5271]

The legend Dean wins again!

[@Lanefasts]

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

[@chippyminton8711]

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

[@DECADENTCEF]

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

[@barrymayson2492]

I feel your pain ! Somethings just don't want to be fixed.

[@woshinwb]

This video deserves a like and comment

[@briantrueman3505]

Top lad Dean a great watch 🔧🔧👍👍

[@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

[@penman1289]

Wow what perseverance, well done.

[@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

[@flocksbyknight]

I'm glad that you shared

[@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 😂😂😂

[@RegBettles]

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

[@mikehibbett3301]

Great channel, thank you!

[@Lanefasts]

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

[@michaelbondick575]

Very persistent you are. 😉👍♥️

[@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 .

[@551moley]

I've just had a similar fight with a Makita core drill, voltage at the switch checked it twice, voltage out the switch ok, everything else looked good, still dead, turned out to be a broken wire in the cable, checking voltage on the bench ok, picking up the drill to test it moves the wire? Every days a school day!

[@mikehibbett3301]

Ah, that was so funny! Been there. I love the times when I spot these first, and curse them when I spot them last!

[@yoshisquid3749]

😂 sorry that I have to laugh, I feel your pain

[@raven19702003]

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

[@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

[@71crys]

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

[@gavingu2949]

That was a good job mate!

[@wbrucemiller6675]

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

[@stuartyoung9504]

What a nightmare you need a medal for this one

[@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

[@d46512]

I find helpful for diagnosis like this is a doorbell transformer. It provides an isolated power supply that you can work with safely. You can probe for voltage with your meter, in this case at the armature. It will provide enough juice to make the coil hum, but being current-limited, not pose any danger.

[@leehaz1]

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

[@markbennett6037]

that was brilliant, very enjoyable.

[@normanhill5544]

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

[@patbird9694]

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

[@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😊

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

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

[@martindale7559]

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

[@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.

[@techguysuk]

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

[@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.

[@avianfish8732]

Top job

[@victormanuelchavezacosta6823]

this is the kaind of content a really like keep up the good work tantks for knowless sorry for me spelling

[@prasadvn524]

That was really challenging

[@johnblake3863]

No, thank Dean for that!

[@egor-krasilnikov]

Interesting riddle. Applause from Russia!

[@georgehunter3231]

Well done mate 😂

[@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.

[@LoneStar1955]

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

[@smtsoftwaresolutions1966]

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

[@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 👍👍

[@jason-hh6lu]

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

[@josephsaucedo8691]

The customer had no idea what they were doing or looking for id say motor or switch id use a multi tester my self to figure it out. Like your videos make me won't to buy broken used tool off ebay and repair them for my own use that would save tons of money. I like makita because there parts are obtainable over the othere brand power tool for the most part that i know of 👌👍✌️💯🫡🇺🇲

[@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… 😂

[@brianogrady7900]

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

[@robbyjay8119]

I love a good mystery..

[@markywilba]

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

[@TobiasThede]

That brushholder was evil.