Cordless Hammer Drill Restore - Milwaukee M18-2704

[@elgagoloko5239]

I’m glad you used a DeWalt to help out Milwaukee. They are good old friends after all!!!

[@arturoangelsanchez]

Yet help none

[@fredberger3155]

I'm in awe of anybody that can do this kind of work. I could NEVER get it back together right . . .

[@yafmaverick]

You just lay out the parts on the desk in the order you take them apart and you won’t have a problem putting them back together

[@furiousmatthew2287]

he got the video xD

[@al1sa920]

I changed grease in the planetary reductor in my Makita drill and it's actually pretty easy considering I didn't have a manual in front of me. With manual it becomes even easier knowing where every shim goes and in what sequence

[@peterbalac1915]

I'm not even going to attempt it I'm buying a new drill 🙄

[@mimmoschannel2502]

It helps to take pictures or video of yourself taking things apart just to stay on the safe side of having to put so many pieces back together.

[@KevinKimmich44024]

I have the same model drill--not quite as bad as that one, but close. I never thought about replacing the chuck. That would solve the most annoying problems it has. Thanks for the video.

[@philwell76]

I had a prob with my chuck till I hit it with the graphene spray…. Fixed all my issues….

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

@@philwell76 What does the graphite lube do to remedy the worn chuck?

[@philwell76]

@@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 no idea exactly, it wouldn’t release a bit and would sometimes stay on forward when switching to reverse…not sure but sprayed down the nose and it seemed to fix it…

[@ALAPINO]

I have the same model, and the original chuck was just fine but it was voluntarily recalled and I sent it in for the service and they replaced the chuck with the third generation (red inset ring on the collar, as included on the 2804) and it was good as new. Mine never had problems and it was ridden hard. You can always ask Milwaukee if they can do anything for you under warranty. Replacing the chuck is easy to do, or you can have a service centre do it for you, whether through Milwaukee or an authorized/certified business.

[@jasonm9264]

I just swap it out for a keyed chuck immediately

[@novosib9017]

I've had this drill for about 6 years constantly working with hardwood. Great tool, very reliable. Dropped into a bucket of water and still works.

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

The metal roof installer left his drill in my yard over a very rainy weekend, the drill and charger still worked fine, that’s when I bought mine.

[@jessehickman668]

Ever take apart a M18 2704, completely clean it spotless but forget to remember the order of the million transmission parts in the gearbox and spend 3 hours searching KZbin for a tutorial video only to find out there isn’t one and have to trial and error it like 4 times? Then find a repair video 3 months after you finally figure it out? Ya… me neither Awesome video!!! 3 months late but thank you… lol Looks great BTW! 👍

[@al1sa920]

In my Makita you can't assemble it the wrong way because every gear has different inner diameter

[@Airjy]

Serviceable tools from all major brands have schematics available, typically on the same site you order replacement parts from. Same is true for household appliances, cars, serviceable consumer goods, etc. Next time start searching for schematic and/or service manual and you won't be wasting a whole day and still be thinking about it 3 months later.

[@AlexGuo-28]

Would you happen to have a still have a link for the parts? I am looking for them...

[@ghadd7923]

I think I bought my Milwaukee Hammer Drill back in 2001-2002. It gets regular use, and aside from having to replace a few batteries (never a good idea to leave it in an unheated garage during the winter), I've never taken it apart to maintain it. It started acting up a few days ago. After changing a bit, I couldn't get it to work in the normal direction, but it would work in reverse. I pulled the battery off and put it back on again, then it worked. Then when I got up on a ladder and had the drill tilted up, it wouldn't work again. Left it for a few days, and it worked fine, but seemed to run out of power quickly. As much as I'd like a new drill with a shorter profile and all the features that I love in this one, I'm not anxious to PAY for it. (New batteries were bad enough!) So thank you for this video. Now I'm gonna crack this puppy open and see how far I can get before I chicken out!

[@georgewollaeger9248]

The milwaukee impacts are great and work with hex shank drill bits. You can also go with their M12 line if you use it for lighter duty. Don’t need to, just a thought if it doesn’t work. Good luck with your project!

[@M2daBwitdaQinbetween]

I took my old drill apart last year and couldn't figure out how to get it back together you just saved a drill for me

[@anteck7goat]

Red locktite. Looks like it’s never gonna be torn down again.

[@JakePlisskin12]

How not?

[@reject6853]

@@JakePlisskin12 because its lock tight u dope red lock tight is basically permanent seal especially with a small fastner like that .. yea that shit aint ever coming apart again lol.

[@guesswho36]

@@JakePlisskin12 it’s red locktite lol

[@Remmes]

@@JakePlisskin12 Red loctite is a near permanent fix, blue loctite is more difficult than without but not as permanent as red.

[@arcadiagreen150]

Milwaukee guys hate Makita so badly that they won't even use blue loctite

[@johannesmootz4925]

It sounds so happy at the end. Good job!

[@blackops84321]

i have the exact same drill that i want to do this to. thank you for this video.

[@Animalhouser]

Amazing that he film this. Gotta love ppl like this!!!!

[@blackops84321]

@Good Bye I do.

[@trentgorman3929]

Get a full new gearbox much easier and better in the long run

[@ollie-kc6nj]

Be careful when taking off the chuck you can snap the gearbox very easy cause most of the time it's seized

[@jameswalker1210]

This ia a great educational & instructional tutorial, even without verbiage, well videoed also! Well done, thanks!

[@Hazehellivo]

Used same gen 2 milwaukee working as a fuel mechanic, gasoline and diesel dissolved the rubber molding and the chuck worn out. Still a great drill for a rainy day .

[@jacksonhowey1901]

Ave would be proud with that clamshell elation separation

[@goattheanimal9065]

Thnk u so much for your video. It definitely helped me take it all apart and back together again and gave it a good cleaning. 😁👍

[@JudgeBuster]

Impressive rebuild skills. Also shows how much gunk & sawdust can get far down into the drills. But that was an old or heavily used hammer drill.

[@engellsd3198]

That poor Milwaukee drill just needed some love ❤️ ❤️❤️🙂🙂🙂 make Milwaukee great again 🙂 nice job 👏

[@ogatkinson6274]

Lots of work, great result. Looks like you know your way with assembly and parts available.

[@bscguitars2278]

You are freaking awesome I have watched four videos before I found yours and you may not like to call people out but you should as somebody who is competent it is important for people to know that when they get to that video that dude's a nimrod so you have a responsibility to the intelligence of the world to let people know that somebody's not too bright and they shouldn't be listening to them... With great power comes great responsibility. You're my today hero

[@TheRitchieLeeShow]

It is nice to be able to get parts to be able to make these repairs.

[@michaelbrueckner3893]

where did he get part from

[@bboyyutaka]

I would just buy a new one…the time I spent to restore this I can buy 3-4 new ones but it’s amazing how much effort it take yo make this information out online , thumbs up

[@Orion_5764]

With that logic, in the same amount of time you'll buy 3-4 new drills. I'll buy your mom

[@masstrapper7645]

I have this drill and I am about to retire it from mainstream use. In comparison to the new drills, this one is heavy and that really effects it’s daily use. Much cheaper and easier to just replace with a updated drill. Still cool to watch though. 👍👍

[@CalebsCars]

Send it my way and I’ll gladly add it to my fleet lol

[@ziolan8970]

@@CalebsCars I’m thinking the same, I don’t have much money to spend on tools, so I’ll take the more cumbersome weight to save some extra money.

[@BySixa]

@@ziolan8970 if you're a little tight on cash the m12 line is still fantastic. Failing that, ryobi is actually owned by milwaukee but made to a more diy spec

[@mariushaeberle85]

@@morscovium8881 thats why i try to fix my phones at least once before buying a new one.

[@Orion_5764]

"affects its daily use" you don't use a drill daily. That's cap 🧢

[@paulorth2251]

One wonders what the cost savings is incurred by repairing this drill vs buying a new one. I don't know but if someone does please let me know. It looks like a lot of work went into this repair. Thanks for sharing this video. 😁👍🇨🇱🇺🇸

[@funnystuffenstufff]

having repaired a couple of metabo power tools at home before, my experience is that the savings generally don't warrant the effort. I repaired a mid size impact wrench and the gearbox assembly alone (the part that had failed) was 2/3rds the cost of a new tool. If the electronics, the trigger mechanism or the battery had failed also it would've have been cheaper buying new. I have a grinder I wanted to repair but I wasnt sure which part had failed and it was cheaper buying new than starting to disassemble, fault find and order multiple new parts until I got it sorted. I'm not sure why manufacturers make spare parts so expensive.

[@joet3935]

Depends where you are. Sometimes skilled labor like this is cheaper than a new tool.

[@monkfry]

@@funnystuffenstufff So true. I have some cool 50s to 70s cast aluminum 110v bodied tools I’ve rebuilt and rarely use. It’s not that they don’t work, they’re cool but the newer lithium ion tools work better and parts availability/research can definitely be a chore. I’ve also abused 2 Metabo grinders daily for about 15 years and they just w o n ‘ t die! Their 5’’ and 9’’ grinders are pretty stellar (IMO). Don’t remember how many cordless chucks I’ve replaced though.

[@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074]

@Good Bye You’re right, 100%. It’s a sad fact that today’s products are cheaper to replace than repair. The real cost is hidden though, our grandchildren will pay it.

[@frankbeans2175]

They come with a five year warranty so if you use it everyday it's well worth buying one. My buddy owns a repair shop and he doesn't see too many Milwaukee's coming through the door.

[@Jasc101]

Thanks for the video, i was just wondering where you could get the spares from? cheers

[@paulrash8861]

That Milwaukee has put in some work gentlemen ☺️

[@alexjones9660]

i have the exact same drill with a broken anvil and i was wondering where you got yours sinc i cant fined any

[@tacticalplumbingsystems5204]

So far thats the best model they ever did, bought mine in 2014 Just die in 2022, it got repaired once, I heard the new ones don't do that good.

[@phantomproductions1751]

Impressive my friend thanks for the video it will no doubt help a lot of people including me. Thanks

[@Nald4777]

what are the small broken pieces called?

[@CATgadgetsandDIY]

sand blasting is my favorite part in these restoration videos

[@taijiangah]

I’m going to need this guy on my team during an apocalypse.

[@SC.243k]

Very professional work, Thanks my friend ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@LuisCastillo-em5bp]

Exelente restauracion saludos desde panamà👏👍🇵🇦👌💪

[@francescofabbri9352]

Complimenti per la precisione e competenza.

[@ostfront6006]

Hello, first of all, great videos that you make, but I have a question: where can I get a new part like that, what you show at 6:05 is broken, do you perhaps have a link for me or a number?

[@GreasyReecey]

Can you buy individual gear box parts for this drill? My ring gear (the one that moves when you shift 1st and 2nd gear is worn down on the outer cogs

[@mariolavdas]

With wich solution you clean de metal parts?? Amazing video!!

[@ПавелИлюхин-к2л]

Круто! Молодец! Дал вторую жизнь хорошему инструмену.

[@vadimp1374]

ага. учитывая то что милвоки недавно появились, ушатал чуть поюзанный, насыпал туда песка, поломал, теперь восстанавливает. Вторая жизнь, ради денег

[@ПавелИлюхин-к2л]

@@vadimp1374 изучи историю Милки. Недавно появилась....

[@vadimp1374]

@@ПавелИлюхин-к2л посмотри внимательно что делает этот парень на канале. Это съемка наоборот, испортить, типа починить, в конце показать изначальный вид устройства

[@imaxhashr8434]

That's overkill on the loctite. All you need is a drop or two at most for a bolt that size

[@The_Real_JN]

I'd get it if he used blue but he used red😭

[@hztn]

Correct both comments. Only high-heating will save him next time.

[@matthewgarrison5248]

Maybe important due to the hammer drill function which might shake it loose otherwise.

[@imaxhashr8434]

Nope still overkill

[@kanetheriault2603]

Thanks for the video. Got the same unit and have wanted to do this myself but having this will make it alot easier. Can you do a video on the sawzall next 😋

[@voffchik26]

best Milwaukee drill ever made!

[@matt123231]

Good video but I want to know what driver you are using and where you got those driver bits.

[@arnulfogarcia8488]

Where did you buy the new parts

[@manoliskish]

Good video Where did you get those broken parts?

[@SealSlapper]

The broken parts were taken off the drill 😊 hope that helps

[@gmulhall]

Did you have to buy a new/as new drill to do this whole exercise for the spare parts?

[@youhen01]

You replaced more than you restored

[@luisgarcia5950]

Some parts can’t be fixed once they wear out like that what u expect …

[@sc5015]

We would chuck a large allen wrench into the jaw, and slam the allen end with a hammer in the clockwise direction. Do this a couple times, remove the allen wrench, and then loosen the center nut. Worked every time.

[@ollie-kc6nj]

Yeah I've had plenty of people snap the bolt trying to get it out

[@igorgoza8582]

Когда-то я хотел Милуоки... Сейчас имею дрель Makita 484, DeWalt dcd 796. И скажу что уже более 4 лет полет супер.

[@mandriknemiroff3890]

А у меня Милка уже 8 лет, за всё время досталось только импакту больше всего, раз 5 с крыши падал, зимой взял новый помощнее... А ещё у сабельки шина питающая перетерлась в одном месте, а ремонта на 1см изоленты

[@aranza2007]

Where did you get the parts you replaced? I need to fix mine.

[@hammerheartdan6311]

I have the same 2704, had issues with the collet, messaged Milwaukee and after handing them info and the SER# they said they will send me a new unit. A week later I received a new 2804-20 kit with two batteries and charger, I was blown away cause I expected the tool itself. My older Fuel hammer drill still works but i tried removing the damn collet bolt so I can buy a replacement collet but to avail, is it reverse thread?

[@youngn9na92]

Should be.

[@marsdencarl89]

How did you message them? Also are you in the UK 🇬🇧

[@Svklifekanal]

Отличная работа! Какого года эта дрель?...

[@swifty2844]

Ultrasonic cleaner will be your best friend 👍 great vid

[@randallsmerna384]

Nice work. Nice video. I've got a couple of 18s that are sloppy like you showed. I also have some crap 12 volts that didn't last a year and they don't work.

[@AgentBackdoor]

One thing I’ve learned from this video ,,, never even attempt to take one of these to pieces

[@raulsanchez9179]

10 excelente trabajo pero me queda la duda si poner pegamento a tornillo y al chuk sea buena idea pues si vuelve a fallar nos costaría mucho trabajo volver a repararlo Me refiero a quitar estas 2 piezas

[@acalderon0288]

Es un fijador solamente y no hay ningún problema en quitarlo !

[@AlexGuo-28]

@Repair&Restoration I have similar broken bits inside the gearbox. Can you send me a link to purchase replacement parts?

[@Vladkokorin87]

hello, can you tell me where you order spare parts for a milwaukee screwdriver? really needed

[@mauriziotoncelli5785]

Where do you get the drill part, please?

[@Abang-tukang729]

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[@kostyaperylov9753]

Keyless Chuck Assembly and Gearbox costs 150$, new Milwaukee M18-2704 costs 120$. I'm speechless. It's cheaper to throw away as repair. Green world, ecology. 🤦‍♂️

[@Adgale]

People who invented all these mechanisms were geniuses

[@inuktittussen2164]

How in gods name do you keep track of all those parts? Great stuff.

[@classydays43]

That's why it's filmed. The camera never forgets.

[@al1sa920]

Milwaukee have nice easy to read schematics

[@MASNSEN10]

I wasn't surprised how quickly and easily the Milwaukee drill was taken apart, but on the other hand putting all of its parts together again is a real headache. You should have mentioned in your video that new and unskilled users of this machine should be careful because reassembling this machine after disassembly is very difficult.

[@JorgeGonzalez-gl6ls]

Donde consigo esa pieza que cambio al principio, la requiero pero no la consigo

[@bhupindersingh2262]

Mini power screwdriver company?

[@evana5123]

Where do you get the drill parts from?

[@samy1349]

Good job. Where do you buy the spare parts? Thanks

[@JAKOB1977]

where do you think.. he likely purchased a almost new M18 tool to "restore" an old used beaten M18. his incentive likely ain't the "repair" in itself, but YT income, but yeah its annoying that he just put "you need to source these" and no info where he got his from-. clearly not new parts, he is repairing with.

[@Harles74]

@@JAKOB1977 have you ever tried to write milwaukee spare parts on google? You could be surprised...

[@justauser]

Yeah to be honest noone will do this but rather upgrade to a newer more powerful model. Your better off making money working then spending hours restoring an old drill tbh

[@reject6853]

@@justauser itd only make sense to fix later on and have it as the home drill n thr new drill for work

[@strikeforcek9149]

@@reject6853 that's what I do with mine

[@DrMrSmooth]

Nice video mate 👌

[@josearroyo9875]

Where can get these parts 6:29

[@jlmorav]

Where, please…

[@TheJoeBarbaro]

только один вопрос: зачем сажать на герметик патрон, да ещё и в таком количестве его лить?

[@Zigmundl]

Тоже удивил такой жирный слой локтайта и на патрон и на винт контрящий

[@yuriyakpp]

чтобы следующий мастер просто выкинул шуруповерт. мне на своем пришлось пилить дремелем родной патрон чтобы снять. и это без герметиков. по этому я слегка офигел от того что он сначала не может выкрутить сопорный винт а потом от руки уже откручивает патрон

[@yuriyakpp]

кстати родной патрон гавно - заказал новый с ебей. пока шел поставил китайскую практику. намного лучше. кому надо могу продать родной патрон по себестоимости

[@jferreira5096]

Where did you source spart parts for the gearbox? I only need the parts on video at 3.11

[@alejandrocifuentes7883]

Where do you buy this kind stuff? How much do you charge to do this kid of job on this piece?

[@STOkitten]

Its cheaper to just buy a new drill

[@captaincrust2180]

what type of greese do you use for power tools? ive been having a hard time finding stuff that actually works

[@DaftOldMan]

molybdenum disulphide grease (CV joint grease) is good for metal vs metal parts

[@firebladex8586]

Use Lucas Red 'n Tacky

[@محمدمحمد-ع4ج6ذ]

Well done sir, great job.. what do you think of the parkside brand?

[@Nifares1971]

Good job on that repair, what model is the Maquita drill you were using for the repair? Sounds pretty solid

[@doctorlefthandthread]

This is a great video well done

[@yeagerxp]

Good work 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe

[@Joe1935429]

Beautiful job! Were the damaged parts the result of 'normal' wear and tear or of misuse?

[@allsummerlong1238]

More than liekely dropped it just right and bent it. I’ve done the same thing at work a few years back

[@Joe1935429]

@@allsummerlong1238 Thanks

[@danieljensen1465]

Normal wear and tear kind of equals a fair amount of abuse with these tools. A lot of DIYers buy them, but they're built for professionals to use day in and out.

[@garofalo1707]

Do you have any idea where I can find a drill chuck for a craftsman c3 19volt drill it was a gift a long time ago. I transitioned over to Milwaukee now but still use a few c3 tools circle saw and air pump mostly. Good job rebuilding the drill.

[@garrettgiuffre5653]

What cleaner do you use

[@bennorwood5181]

Where Can you buy the new piece that is held on by 3 screws on the front of the gearbox assembly?

[@andrascsongormolnar1846]

Hi!what type of grease fid you use?thanks in advance!

[@riskmanifest]

Crazy, and to know what parts to replace. Wonder if you work for a similar company or just a savy engineer. Great work sir. Just purchased my 2804-20

[@Michail_Zacharioudakis]

So many little bits! Is there somewhere a schematic to assemble it all back together?

[@alvarito156]

Marvelous!!! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@KrisVirtualSpace]

Well well done! Wow love it

[@Bayn86]

Out of curiosity, how much did the new parts cost ? Amazing job btw !

[@joaquincarrillo5354]

plus the labor, and that work doesnt look like a minimum wage... lol guess most of the times buying a new one is the best choise

[@repro7780]

I found a really nice Milwaukee Fuel hammer drill at a pawn shop for $85. I was going to replace my chuck and screw, but for the hassle of getting the screw out and the parts cost, I just bought the used one for cheaper

[@jonasorth]

what powder did he use to clean the shell?

[@Lucas_sGarage]

Just because i want to try the same thing... How did you search for it? For those remplacenent parts

[@javierr1blue]

Excellent video.

[@watsondixon6288]

Where did you find the replacement parts for the drill

[@bsarasbsaras6799]

Very difficult to re assemble the parts you pro master 👍👍👍

[@tomaszcaus201]

Hi! I'm from Poland. I want to repair the screwdriver according to your instructions. I have play in the head bearing. where can i buy the aluminum part you mentioned

[@sreedfaestreedfae8945]

What kind of lubricant is used?

[@GeoMak666]

nice work man!

[@mattek519]

So satisfying

[@jarbeefis]

Really well done and informative video. Thanks for this!

[@johnger850305]

This seems to be much harder to maintain than an impact wrench or driver?

[@BasRikken]

is that a straight pen? 😇

[@agashustasy]

У меня такой же шурик. Неубиваемый. Купил в 2015 году. Только аккумуляторы потеряли в ёмкости. А так мощный. Один только минус,тяжеловатый.

[@abdelaziz2214]

Perfect,god bless your hands