Milwaukee M12 with Bad Motor Restoration / Rebuild

Welcome to my restoration channel. This is a restoration of Milwaukee M12 Impact. I was at a local auction and picked this set up for around $30 USD. As seen or heard in the video, the impact was making a weird growling noise, so this lead to me replacing the motor. This is probably the newest tool that I restored/rebuilt. Would you pay $30 for this kit or pass it up? Let me know.
THE RESTORATION PROCESS
I tore the Milwaukee m12 impact apart and gave the parts a good cleaning. I sandblasted the nose cone and and bit sleeve. I gave the nose cone a quick polish and clean which would be the final result. The bit sleeved was hot blued. Hot bluing is the process where the part is heated up then quenched in oil to achieve the blackened look and to help prevent rust. This part turned out great. I regressed the hammer assembly then put it back together. While working on the plastic impact housing, I messed up some of the rubber, so I fixed that with some glue. I repainted the Milwaukee branding and replaced the decals. As you could hear, the impact was making a growling sound, so I replaced the motor and regreased the gears. You can sure tell a difference.
I think this small tool kit was worth the money and I will be using it in the future.
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[@RebuiltRestored]

Hey! I bought this M12 kit at an auction for around $30. After the purchase I found out the impact was messed up (Probably why it was at the auction) oh well…. Sooooo I restored it! Was it worth it? Also here is another auction find that I restored for my dad. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4HHf3mgjqaBoKc

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

$30 for a used m12 kit is great, one 2.0 battery is $36 , i paid $128 for this kit in a fuel version

[@machineman8388]

​@@dancearoundtheworld5360 the answer to the question is no its not worth it, you're welcome

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

@@machineman8388 💅💅💅💅💅

[@AAP0000]

Unfortunately not worth it at that price. If it was at least the m18 version or the fuel m12 then yes, but the ones you got were not worth it in that condition for $30.

[@leopdion5976]

Love the quote on your wall!

[@RestorationVideo]

*_It is so enjoyable to watch a skilled artisan fix something like this. And he has all the needed tools too which helps. Thank you for this great video._*

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!👍

[@tinman7551]

This was DEEPLY SATISFYING to watch. Thank you for your video, you have an incredible eye for detail and a professional approach to making this battery powered little engine that could. The charger looked practically new ! Epic. 👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much! Appreciate it! 👍👍

[@Mr_Facts]

My Makita 10v impact is an absolute beast. I've used it every day for the last fifteen years. The kit came with a drill and an impact. I never used the drill but I beat the hell out of the impact. So when the trigger broke on the impact I took them both apart and put the trigger from the drill into the impact. Those old electric impacts and drills still sell for around $140.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Sweet! I will definitely keep using makita!

[@dannydee9919]

I got the same impact. my go to beater! for bigger jobs I takeout the Makita!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m a Makita guy

[@Beenthere5409]

Another great rebuild! This will no doubt “have an impact” on your next project! 😮 Good stuff! 😊

[@RebuiltRestored]

Teehheeee 😎

[@garymucher4082]

You may could have opened the old motor and replace the brushes or bearings. Just an idea. And since you already replaced the motor, operate on the old one to see what the problem was...can't damage it any worst now. Thumbs Up!

[@RebuiltRestored]

That’s a good idea! Thanks for the suggestion. Have a great day and thanks for the comment!

[@andrewm806]

I wanted to see motor rebuild too.

[@MrZimmaframe]

9:48 common reason for noise is dry bush that makes contact with the anvil shaft. You should of greased the shiny round perfectly machined shaft near to prevent friction, premature wear and play on the anvil shaft. But other than that nice restoration video. 👍

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@brendanlorente1968]

Thank you your videos are amazing educational and therapeutic I appreciate your channel

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed 👍

[@dillonday7109]

Oh my god that's so many parts

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thankfully I videoed taking it apart! 👀

[@ismetdere2040]

Tek kelimeyle mükemmel bir işçilik ve mükemmel bir ustalık. Mükemmel Bilgi. El sanatınız var SİZİN. Teşekkürler. Ve başarılar sunuyorum size. 👏👏👏👏👏👍💯

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you very much! 👍👍

[@harrisongray9172]

Lovely restoration. Great video mate

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@jabacuario1]

Makita , he trabajado mucho con ella y sin problema , saludos

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for sharing! I am a Makita fan! 💪

[@rickmcbride6208]

Awesome job! Keep up the good work. God bless.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you! And God bless

[@codeblue2112]

crazy how such a small tool has that many little parts in it. cool video

[@RebuiltRestored]

It is neat how they are made! And thanks much!

[@MASI_forging]

Another great rebuild.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@hectormendoza4158]

Exelente mantenimiento

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

Even in need of some repair , what u paid for is a steal.. Great job 👌, sub'ed

[@RebuiltRestored]

Seemed like a decent deal at the time. Thanks for the sub! I appreciate that! 👍👍

[@user-mp7en1jp6i]

Exelente video

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@RestorationAustralia]

Nicely done.👍

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@mehmetsertkaya8916]

Nice job 👏Makita is the best for me💯

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you! I like Makita as well! 💪

[@darrendurkee2]

Another awesome Restoration!!! Keep up the good work bud!!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks man!

[@acidspermdicktears]

You have skills, the clip is great, nice edited.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much! I appreciate it

[@billboyles7469]

Nice job

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for watching!

[@quartzlierquartzlier]

Very Good 👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌👌👍🧰👍🪛👍🔩👍🖌👍🛠👍🧪⚗️👍🖨💯

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you! Appreciate it

[@ruez]

I am Milwaukee guy!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback

[@vargabazsaa]

good to know if (or rather when) your milwaukee fails, you can still use a makita to fix it :'D

[@RebuiltRestored]

You better keep the Makita handy!!! 😂

[@vargabazsaa]

@@RebuiltRestored i have bought the cheapest hyundai (around 30usd brand new, came in a carton box) when I moved away from home, and it is still holding up strong! I'm suprised i got the one working model, and fear the day it finally gives up.

[@vitalik21706]

The way he had to set the bearings balls not to roll and stay in a line damn either his table is leveled or he just putting a lot of hours editing these videos for our satisfaction

[@RebuiltRestored]

To much time on my hands! Can be frustrating!

[@DB4KK]

awesome! I prefer makita.

[@RebuiltRestored]

💪💪💪

[@vitalik21706]

I’m a Milwaukee guy till I die

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@TheLawnist]

Good work! Great attention to detail! Also picked a brand worth restoring😏

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks lawnracer! You into that Milwaukee huh?

[@TheMarcusGomez]

Where did you get replacement stickers for it?

[@RebuiltRestored]

If I remember right, it was eReplacementParts

[@davidepiccini9254]

Wow

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks!

[@JesusRios-sd7og]

Could you send me the link where you purchased the motor?please

[@madasalem8840]

cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thaaaaaannnnnnkkkkssss!

[@ryanangellotti1603]

Battery life indicator on the impact not working? 4 little LEDs

[@RebuiltRestored]

Yes it does. Other people have commented. I should have got a better camera angle of that.

[@alfredocuomo1546]

Milwaukee especially the M12 line

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@Mahmod1235]

مرحبا اخي ممكن سؤال انا ابحث على نفس الموديل m12 الي في الفيديو اذا كان متوفر لديك ممكن اتوصل معي انا في الاردن لاني اعمل في مجال الستلايت .وشكرا لك على الفيديو

[@RebuiltRestored]

This is a Milwaukee 2462-20 m12

[@benh3427]

Why didn't I see the red led lights on the unit working after the repair?( power level for batteries)

[@RebuiltRestored]

Someone else asked about that. The cam didn’t pick them up or I didn’t get a good shot but they do work. Good eye! 👍

[@HELIOCLEMES]

Show

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you!

[@chaseweaver5239]

Do you sell anything you restore/rebuild?

[@RebuiltRestored]

No. Not at the moment. Thanks for asking.

[@Lil_Trump_420]

Great job keep up the good work and if you don't mind me asking what auction site did you buy it from.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you! It’s a local auction.

[@Lil_Trump_420]

@RebuiltRestored ok thank you and I'm looking forward to more content

[@danieljohnson6684]

Charge led looks like it isn’t working

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the comment. It does work. It didn’t show up on cam 👍

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

Milwaukee and Makita are very close in comparison,But it's easier to deal with Milwaukee customer service!!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback!!

[@lawlereiwonwon147]

Milwaukee makes more powerful tools for sure, but Makita is always reliable, since they don't really delve into newer technology

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback! I’m a Makita fan myself.

[@dntvdz]

Có mạch cân bằng không sop

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for watching!

[@jfleser88]

I prefer Porter Cable, lol. Nice vid. I don't possess the patients to do what you just did.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Porter Cable? Ok! Thanks much!

[@amirmaleki3478]

Milwaukee actually

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks 👍

[@thedead1820]

I prefer mil

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@gdaddy7351]

This doesn't affect the function but the Battery Life Indicator lights are not functioning. Good job, otherwise!

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks! They do work they must not be showing up on cam.

[@mookiiieeee]

It’s always milwaukees lol

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback

[@yxilly]

Just saved yourself 150 bucks

[@jovanibonillasalazar1797]

Not sure when this impact is $150 🤨

[@RebuiltRestored]

I could get it for quite a bit less then $150 where I’m from.

[@yxilly]

It’s a tiktok joke lol where this guy fixes shoes up and at the end he always says “I just saved myself 150 bucks”

[@RebuiltRestored]

@@yxilly lol I haven’t seen that

[@jeremy2942]

FZ150! When you see the foam, you’re in the zone!

[@silverxiree]

06:46 for the sake of the video a burning torch right next to an aerosol can? That didn't seem to make much sense to me. Please be careful and keep up the good work. And of course makita. before tti Milwaukee has a chance...

[@Beenthere5409]

Keeps the Starting fluid from freezing… 😮😅😊

[@RebuiltRestored]

🔥I’m a Makita guy as well! Thanks for the feedback!

[@TrueThiago]

Nice work!!! Corinthians 1:10

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@AlphaPiggy]

I preffer Milwaukee

[@RebuiltRestored]

I think I’m with ya! Thanks for the feedback!

[@cinnadude]

Milwaukee tools all the way. TTI, the company that owns Milwaukee, also makes Ridgid and Ryobi tools.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thank you for the info!

[@eliseibooss3285]

I perfer Milwaukee

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@coigamereview]

*6:55** What’s the name of chemical? Pls*

[@RebuiltRestored]

That is just cooking oil. When heating up steel and dropping in oil, it gives it a blued (blackened) Finnish and helps prevent rust. Thanks for watching!!

[@tonybrandt8850]

How about DeWalt?

[@RebuiltRestored]

They make some nice stuff.

[@richardwapner5781]

Great job. But that Impact is only 35$.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much!

[@GilsonJr.Whitout.Numbers]

Here in Brazil the top brands are Makita, Bosch and DeWalt. But from what I understand Makita loses to Milwlalkee. Milwaukee doesn't look easy. It is more concentrated in industrial use. But Makita has been losing robustness, like this all-plastic torque multiplier on some screwdrivers. Premature engine burnout... They're riding on brand strength.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback 👍.

[@iammattjones]

I don't know you get shit like that back together. Get you a Hakko soldering iron man. You'll thank yourself the first time you use it.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks much for the advice. I don’t think I’ve heard of them before

[@iammattjones]

@@RebuiltRestored I love mine. I do a lot of working on my camping rig and I'll never not have a variable soldering iron. It's good quality.

[@robertkovacic4623]

I prefer Metabo😁

[@RebuiltRestored]

Ok! Thanks for the feedback. I don’t think I have ever used Metabo.

[@teresaallen3045]

I would just buy new let someone else do this

[@RebuiltRestored]

To much work?

[@teresaallen3045]

@@RebuiltRestored yes for me I wouldn't know where start

[@soulbrothers7789]

Milwaukee daddyyyy

[@RebuiltRestored]

💪

[@guibg7657]

Battery indicator is busted

[@RebuiltRestored]

It works. I didn’t get it on cam

[@joshuaheath9003]

About $30

[@RebuiltRestored]

👍 decent price

[@MaxCastles]

Bro was being stingy with the grease

[@RebuiltRestored]

You don’t want to load it to much 👍

[@princenoah21]

Makita

[@RebuiltRestored]

Same! 👍

[@xcyted4now]

That m12 hackzall is trash. The m18 one is good though.

[@RebuiltRestored]

It’s not trash to me tho! 😁

[@xcyted4now]

@Rebuilt & Restored another man's treasure! LOL good video though!

[@RebuiltRestored]

@@xcyted4now thanks! 👍

[@steve3667]

Not worth the time.

[@RebuiltRestored]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@il94z12]

I’d never waste my time on non-fuel Milwaukee tools

[@RebuiltRestored]

Time is valuable! 👍