Scrapyard Finds! Repair-A-Thon! Cordless Tools Galore!

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Episode 1:
• Scrapyard Finds Repair...
Episode 2:
• New Scrapyard Finds! R...
Episode 3:
• More Scrapyard Finds! ...
Episode 4:
• Even More Scrapyard Fi...
Episode 5:
• Many More Scrapyard Fi...
Episode 6:
• Great Scrapyard Finds!...
Episode 7:
• Awesome Scrapyard Find...
Episode 8:
• Amazing Scrapyard Find...
Episode 9:
• More Beautiful Scrapya...
Episode 10:
• Huge Scrapyard Finds! ...
Episode 11:
• Terrific Scrapyard Fin...
Episode 12:
• Beautiful Scrapyard Fi...
Episode 13:
• New Amazing Scrapyard ...
Episode 14:
• Incredible Scrapyard F...
Episode 15:
• New Great Scrapyard-Fi...
Episode 16:
• More Amazing Scrapyard...
Episode 17:
• Scrapyard Finds Galore...
Episode 18:
• Scrapyard Finds to spa...
Episode 19:
• Rare Scrapyard Finds! ...
Episode 20:
• Fantastic Scrapyard Fi...
Episode 21:
• More Epic Scrapyard Fi...
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[@ThePostApocalypticInventor]

Next episode is now online: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZi7e6ZsgsqGa9E

[@grindel80]

Daumen hoch, wie immer. Aber sag mal wo kann man in Deutschland denn noch so einfach was vom Schrottplatz mitnehmen?

[@seanfyodorovich5230]

One of the best long-term series on youtube!

[@buffsheeri]

I totally agree

[@robertcallahan9940]

I have to agree

[@leonosullivan6022]

New Zealand here. I agree. Would totally buy a cool bag (esp if hand assembled by tpai).

[@jakedhale]

*the best

[@onemansjunk01]

KZbin Gold 👌🏼🤘🏼😉

[@ThePostApocalypticInventor]

Hey guys, in case you're wondering where you can find some of the components I used in this video: To find those Makita 18V-adaptors, just type "Makita 18V adaptor / adapter" into google or ebay, and you will probably find them. I bought mine here on German ebay, The link is very long. That's why I posted it in the video description instead. The plugs I used are called "aviation plugs". If you want to use them for higher currents, use the 4 pin version and use two of them in parallel. In case you're wondering that there are some comments under the video, from before its publish date, the reason is simple: It was finished Sunday night, which is not a good time to publish, because people go to bed. I uploaded and gave the Patreon supporters early access, which I normally don't do. But this time it was a special gift to those guys! In case you want to donate to the channel, you can also become a Patron (patreon.com/tpai). You can also make donations, using the paypal-email-address: [e-mail] in case you send an email, don't be too dissapointed if it might take a week for me to reply. There is just too much going on in the workshop, for me to check emails on working days. I hope you all enjoyed this video, Gerolf

[@commissarvigil4806]

Love your content Brother

[@commissarvigil4806]

🤟🏼🤟🏼💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Ixionjorel]

Where can I mail something out to you? Do you have a PO box that you accept items at from viewers? Please let me know, thanks! 😁

[@TeufelHunden]

Gerolf, I would gladly buy one of the bags from you

[@MrBigShotFancyPants]

Thank you Gerolf. From James. I awoke to this unexpected(you've said you are busy) new vid while in the midst of new medical issues. I grined ear to ear like a child on Christmas.🌍❤

[@fabricio.ferrari]

"but I'm not used to fancy, I belong here with the old and forgotten" :-D me too; great video!

[@TheodoreWard]

You do have a fancy name though!

[@fabricio.ferrari]

@@TheodoreWard I had o choice :-)

[@kekfreedomheritage5633]

LOL - KEK - So often true. The most valuable are often overlooked.

[@johnmorgan5495]

I love that " the brute force method " hahahaha that's my style. Never apologize for lovely birds

[@armin0815]

Those bags and patches look nice, I'd be interested in that kind of merch! :)

[@rasmis]

I'd go for the patch. Much in the style of the channel, we can find our own bags to sew them to. Also, shipping can be done cheap.

[@armin0815]

@@rasmis But repurposing bags produced for a different purpose is very much in line and attractive to me.

[@RetromagneticDesigns]

@@armin0815 Same!

[@oddis188]

@@armin0815 easier to buy the bags from army surplus stores and judt get the patches without bigger shipments etc. Saves money and packing

[@miahsbrokengarage]

Yes! Much more interested in this great merch than the usual TSpring crap. These bags actually look like something I'd use in my adventures!

[@brookerobertson2951]

I have watched 26 episodes and looking forward to the next 26... This kind of content never gets old..

[@Mrjaydesign]

So true

[@Snoozyl]

Agreed. This has saved so many of my tools and a few auction find here and there. Amazing stuff💪

[@burninpwder76]

I love seeing the old tools come back to life. and be modified to be useful again. Another good attachment for the 12 volt tools would be a pair of clamps like jumper cables that would let you hook up to a standard automotive battery keep it in the car and always have a handy tool and power source. and because the car always keeps the battery charged you don't have to worry about packs or keeping them charged up

[@jackdedert2945]

(See above) I'm using one like that to power my old scissors jack with a Craftsman 16 volt drill.

[@MrFixiit]

I love this channel rescueing stuff from landfils and scrapyards is what everyone should do keep up the great work.

[@brookerobertson2951]

I agree.. makes me wish I had one closer to home..

[@AileTheAlien]

I'm pretty hopeful for not even needing to find tools in the scrap-yard in the future. Europe recently made some progress with right to repair legislation, so there's hope we could have standard, replaceable batteries for drills, just like we have AA, AAA, 9-volt batteries for smaller devices from the recent past. :)

[@lohikarhu734]

The ntc thermistor in that Kress pack is for the charger, to avoid overheating, and as a secondary charge termination method

[@stevec2196]

Right, they used to charge nicad batteries until they got hot then shutting off.

[@Brian_Of_Melbourne]

I can confirm that. The NTC thermister is only used by the charger.

[@brookerobertson2951]

Makes sense.. how did I not think of that. Lol

[@lohikarhu734]

@@stevec2196 it also seems that delta-T (or dT/dt) is a very good indicator for end-of-charge in NimH cells, since the voltage slope change at termination is much harder to read than for NiCd cells.

[@jo300hn]

You beat me by 3 months

[@Zomboik]

Please continue doing these! These videos inspire me to fix my electronics and store them for later use rather than just throw them away.

[@davidledoux1736]

Love this version of the scrapyard repair-a-thon! I'll be looking for those outdated cordless power tools now that I know how to bring them up to date. Thank you! Always inspirational as well as entertaining. I would definitely buy the TPAI patches and perhaps even a bag or two, as well. It's about time you added some merch, eh?

[@elfiasco78]

Deine Reparatur- und Technikfähigkeiten sind immer wieder beeindruckend, dennoch hoffe ich weiterhin, daß es keiner Apokalypse bedarf, in der sich diese Erfindungen bewähren müssen. Dieser Sinn für Nachhaltigkeit ist bewundernswert.

[@armin0815]

The only bad thing about patreon is - you see a new video announced and get all giddy, only to see it's the one you watched days ago as a supporter. 😀

[@xmikedavis]

i was dubious at first given the lack of any vises for repair but this repair-a-thon was an excellent addition to the series

[@samcoates7519]

‘That way I know I should make more of them’ you should never stop ever, sincerely me and everyone else

[@MusicMike939]

I like the bags and the patches. I think a sticker would be good. I like that your saving the planet. I get a kick out of these sawmill guys that are using urban salvage to create beautiful lumber. Also people are restoring old boats that would just be rusting in a boat yard. Or rotting. Thank you to all of you guys for saving our planet.

[@billzielke6798]

I would encourage you to keep producing these videos. Very informative AND entertaining. The depth and breadth of your knowledge is impressive.

[@ceterfo]

"One man shouldn't have all that power drill." - Kanye West.

[@tlange5091]

This is simply the best video on the whole, wide youtube! I belief in no other video is more potential to restore/ rescue/ revive more old equipment than with this demonstrated method of reusing old battery drills. I wonder how many drills will be saved all over our trash infested planet, thanks to this video!

[@tomboyd7109]

Please don't apologize for the birds. They sound lovely and low key. Nice save on all those perfectly good drills.

[@etchmfg]

Always a favorite! You give me so many good ideas. I recently converted an old drill to connect to a PC power supply to use a low speed nylon cleaning brush station that I've found useful for some of the projects I've been doing lately. Definitely interested in a patch and bag!

[@ScoutsIX3]

The power tool repair videos, whether corded or cordless, are my favorite!

[@kwhp1507]

We need more people like us! I hate throwing anything away unless it’s completely unrepairable or no longer needed and can pass it on to someone with a need or recycle if I can’t find anyone that has a use.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Definitely make more of the repairathon videos please. I love the conversion of old cordless tools to modern batteries. I managed to use an old 12 volt repo saw to make a spray can shaker. It makes me sick the way most countries in the west just waist so much. I do my own repairathons from my local junk yard and I would say 80% of the power tools I pick up just have a bad cord. I enjoy seeing how things work and repairing them and then sell them cheap or just give them away. My wife doesn’t understand at all and thinks I’m mental 😂. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@frankdeegan8974]

The rattle can shaker is great I made one and yes it works as advertised

[@stewartnagle6776]

I have a NiCd craftsman drill that I've been meaning to do something with and this video gives me an excellent template, so thank you for that! Also I'd be very interested in buying a bag or other TPAI repaired scrapyard items 😊

[@PaulBarwick]

Excellent. That battery adapter plate is great to know about. I see older tools like that often in the 2nd hand stores, now I know how to future proof them. Yes, I would be interested in buying a bag also. Thanks for the early preview!

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

@ 18.54 I have a couple of old 'cordless' tools that I added heavy leads and alligator clips to. These are to connect to the battery of the car or truck I'm driving. Great video!

[@21thTek]

I admire the tasks that you realize and the genius within.

[@dmaifred]

I make Raised Garden Beds out of that old tin roofing. Paint the inside with naturally safe bitumen paint to stop it rusting.

[@dobrev_p]

Love the little Southern twang in the intro at the store :D Sounds awesome coming from you.

[@leonm.4337]

I've also converted two old Bosch (PSR 960) cordless drills to Li-ion batterys. I used some cheap BMS in the system and it's working great :)

[@Halfapint01]

OMG! I love the old East German Rain Camo! I have a full suit of it because it's so awesome. It also blends in so well with my surroundings!

[@timeflysintheshop]

Having stickers seems to be a popular thing for U-Tubers. You can have stickers made of that patch design too. I think you could have another design just for scrapyard repair-a-thon! 😁

[@amielrumbaua8387]

Its been so long ! Much anticipated man, keep up the great inspiring work !

[@JohnDoe-pv2iu]

You know you are a fan of the man's work when you hit the like button before you watch the video! I know you have to test your rebuilt saw but I'm thinking about how much wood costs in America these days. I'm like 'Oh No, SPAREthe shelf board!'. Take Care buddy and as always, another Great video. -John

[@siranikobar69]

Wonderful way to reuse old abandoned cordless tools! Thank you very much!

[@MrBigShotFancyPants]

Rough 2 weeks, medically. Woke to this new video and smiled. Thank you from the sunshine state.

[@andreasbachlindsmann1610]

I hope, you get well soon, dude. Cheers

[@MrBigShotFancyPants]

@@andreasbachlindsmann1610 Thank you so much.🌍❤

[@electronicsluckydip]

Excellent ideas for old drill repair, thanks as always! Would love to know when you make patches available and will keep my eye on your videos and patreon for any announcements about them.

[@dt7377]

Again, you have taught me something good. I did not realize the screw in the cordless drill chucks was a left-hand thread! No wonder i could never get hem off the drills. Thanks.

[@bosweg10]

You just made me realise that having some basic understanding of Electronics as shown by you is important. My father in law passed away a few weeks ago and he was the person to go to when it came to repairs and such. When clearing up his house I am going to keep the essential tools for sure and I will start to learn the basics for starters. I am certain this will put a smile on the old mans face watching me from up there. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@donaldklopper]

Another seriously informative and entertaining video.

[@tengelgeer]

15:00 In a lot of tools it's not connected. It's mostly used in the charger :)

[@thany3]

Makes sense, as charging cells makes them heat up more than discharging. Even in fairly high-current use.

[@lemagreengreen]

Yeah. not sure all tools use the sense connections but the charger definitely does. Think the tools tend to rely on the built in protection circuit in Makita batteries, it'll kill the power if the cell voltage drops too low and makes for much simpler/cheaper electronics in the tool.

[@Scrogan]

For a portable battery, make a belt clip to hold an 18V Makita battery holder, with an integrated buck converter. The aviator plugs look like a good solution. Also those bags look really good.

[@jimcrichton8028]

I hate throwing stuff away, so its great to see ways to extend their life. Enjoyable channel always.

[@MarionMakarewicz]

One of your best. You should get an award for showing us all how to reuse stuff. Love the bag idea.

[@faffinaboot5865]

Bags look great! I'm not sure what shipping overseas would cost but if be interested.

[@RickRose]

I've been with the Ryobi 18V system for many years, and I am pleased to report they maintained the same battery interconnect when they switched from NiCad to Lithium Ion batteries. So my ancient drills still work with the newer batteries. Kudos to Ryobi for doing that. All that said, very ingenious work you've shown here, per usual. Thanks for sharing.

[@gordonwedman3179]

That modification with the Makita battery holder is one of your better ideas. Too bad I don't have any Makita tools. Looks like you will not be short of cordless drills any time soon.

[@NotJustBikes]

This is one of my favourite videos of this series. It's so frustrating to see perfectly good tools thrown out because their battery technology is out of date. It's just so wasteful. The manufacturers themselves should really be required to provide upgrade paths for cordless tools, but until then, I think I'm going to attempt the same kind of upgrades to my obsolete NiCd tools. Thanks again for the great content.

[@1pcfred]

You can rebuild packs with lithium ion batteries. You do need a new charger then. You also need a cell balancer. I've looked into it. By the time you're done you almost could have bought new tools for what it costs. That's how they get you.

[@keeganwebber]

I have a snap-on 1/2" nicd impact, and oddly the charger is labeled "nicd/li-ion" Still haven't done the research on what that means lol

[@1pcfred]

@@keeganwebber hopefully it means it has some way of differentiating what kind of battery it charges.

[@algemeennut6683]

Totally agree. Also food for thought: what is going to happen to all those worn out e-car batteries from all those different manufacturers in some years from now?

[@1pcfred]

@@algemeennut6683 a new industry recycling toxic batteries will be born.

[@dwaynetube]

Love those repairathon videos of yours!

[@goober650NX]

So, every cordless device was working but was dumped because of worn out batteries. I think that your common platform approach using a Makita battery, is an inspired decision and one that is easily replicated by using any of the 'big' manufacturers batteries. First class video. Thank you for making the video and for taking the time to upload .

[@gr8survival]

Every new repair-a-thon video or restoration video you post always has me clicking the play button. I hope you continue these videos to help us all bring life to old tools instead of chucking them in the scrap yard. As some of your followers are also into restoration, videos showing your go-to tools, adhesives, lubricants, tips and tricks are helpful. If you haven't already, I've found Metrinch to make some of the best socket tools (seriously - best tool set I've ever purchased) and 303 aerospace protectant is the best kept secret on maintaining most things made of rubber or plastic. I look forward to the next video.

[@denniswhite166]

My Father and you would have been best friends. You both hate to see tools discarded. He bought a fork lift (pre WWII) and had me clean and rebuild the whole thing, engine included. I only worked on it when we were slow to avoid him having to lay me off. I really disliked this work but when I completed it he sold it at a premium price getting back all the salary he paid me and a tidy profit for himself. One week after the sale my father bought another one and told me he didn't expect me to take as long since now I was experienced ~ LOL. I restored that one and he sold it making even more money as it didn't take me as long.!

[@edwardcarrington3531]

Your father enslaved you

[@davidjuarez5263]

Make stickers of your patch art.. I'd buy :)

[@markavis7232]

I enjoyed this one - thanks! 30+ years ago, friends and I were into this kind of recycling; your DDR bags reminded me, because we were motorcyclists in the UK 'MZ Riders Club'. The coolest men were those with the most home-made luggage, accessories, camping gear, tools etc - and at a time when spares were harder to find here, we recycled the bikes too. This was a kind a reaction to spending money we didn't have on fast Japanese bikes and flash riding gear - though it must be said that the positive environmental benefits of our recycled approach may have been cancelled out by the negative impact of all the two-stroke oil we burnt. I still have an MZ250 - maybe one of your bags would look good on it, but then it would be forbidden (in the spirit of our club, as it was) branded merchandise!

[@21thTek]

add 12V Cigarette Lighter Plug to your drills and you ca use them in cars, suv's, semitrucks, etc THANKS for your great inspiring videos !!

[@justina208]

“I’m not used to fancy”. Spoken like a true Southern gentleman.

[@wayneo7307]

Hi Gerolf , You're One of the Best On Here. I Love the Scrapyard Repair Videos ! Keep Them Coming . You're A Very Knowledgeable Person . Always Learn Something .

[@SouthOfGate]

The yellow patch design! Nice.

[@MattsAwesomeStuff]

This is a video I've been meaning to make for years. Both the NiCad conversion (by the way, NiCads are still legal in North America, and, still sold on some cheaper new tools), and the plug-in conversion. Great work.

[@Dr_V]

Why don't you sell the drills themselves as merch? Just slap a sticker on them and figure out a reasonable price, you cannot possibly need so many of them and I'm sure there are plenty of subscribers who would love to own a tool you restored. Also considering how low the build quality sank on most modern tools, a restored / converted old one is likely much more reliable even if doesn't look as pretty.

[@ivans3806]

Nice! Like this series, that's true ecological thinking - repairing, reusing and repurposing items instead of more and more consumption

[@ProSimex84]

I like the birds! This is great stuff, I have that same Makita drill. I got the notification of this video while at work and it was nice to have something a little extra to look forward to when I got home. I would absolutely buy one of those bags from you

[@karinatownsend496]

Blinking fantastic! Answered so many questions I had about some old power tools I inherited (without batteries)! Thank you. Very happy.

[@edgeeffect]

I'm much more interested in electronics than tools.... but I'm still loving the introductions to these videos. I used to have an NVA coat.... so warm!

[@giovannifoulmouth7205]

This repair series is your best. Keep the episodes coming and we'll keep watching.

[@NVRMTmotion]

Those surplus east German bags with the vertical brown stripes are soooo very good. They're exceptionally waterproof and durable. I've had some for over 15 years, with 2 of them attached to my bike for 10 years for groceries and errands.

[@ramadinsookhoo6141]

It's a good thing I don't throw away any of my non working power tools. Looking at your videos here I'll try and repair them myself😅😅

[@z33tanner]

You have a brilliant mind! I love restoring and learning about older tools.

[@davidschwartz5127]

I definitely like seeing your modification to the Makita battery system. I was unaware that these components existed.

[@jannb1790]

Was soll ich sagen lieber Gerolf, ich liebe deine Videos, deinen channel und vor allem die repair-a-thons. Du warst und bist einer dieser Menschen, die mich darin bestärkt haben, dass es sinn macht und es wert ist alte Maschinen und Werkzeuge zu reparieren zu tunen oder einfach in was ganz anderes zu verwandeln. meine Werkstatt ist zwar super klein, ich beneide dich um deinen Platz, aber macht unheimlich viel spass aus dingen die andere wegschmeißen was cooles zu machen. Glaub mir mal, deine art und weise die videos zu machen gefällt nicht nur mir sondern auch ganz vielen Menschen über den ganzen globus verteilt. Mach auf jeden fall weiter so, bist ein super Typ.

[@sprint955st]

Great video. Wish I had a load of busted tools that I could resurrect. Really inspirational.

[@GreenJimll]

The idea of replacing proprietary battery connectors with one "standard" for your workshop is a great idea.

[@TheFurriestOne]

Another way to use those 12-volt tools while out in the field would be to connect them to a running vehicle! The bags would make great merchandise! The patches would be cool! Maybe sticker and/or magnet versions too?

[@MrPhil1969]

Some excellent ideas. I have a mountain of cordless power tools that just don't work anymore only because of the battery. Thanks for all the effort you put forward in resurrecting this equipment. Always look forward to the repair-o-thons.

[@insignio1]

Always love to find a new repair--thon on YT. One tip for anyone contemplating a similar conversion. The idea of the voltage meter is good, but because it's always on, it will drain the battery when not in use. You have to remove the battery when storing the tool for any longer period.. It might be better to have the meter switch on when you use the tool, but To be honest, I wouldn't know how to do that in a simple way. Maybe add a push button to show the voltage?

[@kingofthepod5169]

You've inspired me to restore an old Powerkraft 240V stick welder. Now I have a 180A stick welder in case I need to weld an 18 wheeler back together.

[@plunder1956]

I've used cordless tools a lot over the last 30 years. B&D 9.6v Bosch 14.4v then Ryobi 14.4v and finally Ryobi 18v. I managed to revive my beloved Ryobi 14.4v drills with LiPo compatable batteries. But Ryobi 18v has become my standard. I must have at least 11 different tools in that system. I enjoy your scrapyard projects - mainly for the larger machine tools like lathes and drill presses that I use myself. I don't have as much technical education as you, but enough to do thses basic rescue projects. Please keep doing them.

[@cathyb2204]

Brilliant, yet you explain how to do it perfectly. Everyone should be required to watch this. And I would like a bag.

[@dufensmertz1]

Love your show.. I just did my homework . To buy a makita charger , battery and adapter it will cost me around $60 to $100 AU depending on size of battery but I can buy a new 18v drill with battery and charger for $50 . This is the main reason these old tools end up in the dump.

[@RetifsGarage]

I really like your philisophy. Good idea to use an adapter to existing battery packs, feels safer to me than most conversions with 18650 cells. Gruss from France.

[@Mahia965]

The video was, as always, very high quality TPAI material. The surplus NVA bags are sensational. Yes, sell some merch!!

[@kyoudaiken]

Good job! Those Makita battery systems are of superb quality!! Really well made, include protection, everything. No need for an indicator.

[@alex4alexn]

I feel like a better human being after watching your vids

[@paulhurle6196]

Always feel inspired to go into my shed and repair something after watching. i have just an old cordless drill thats batteryless but not useless, it will live again.

[@LarsRibe]

Fantastic video! TPAI messenger bag: yes please! More repair-a-thon: absolutely!

[@420haxx]

You're ingenuity never ceases to amaze me.

[@tattoosteveneo]

I’ll take some patches. I have to many bags already myself 😂😂. Still my favorite person to watch on KZbin.

[@jonnyBgood3]

Totally frustrated with power tool manufacturers and their proprietary batteries, These videos help us fight back. Well done.

[@HesTNTonPMS]

almost kinda reminds me of a AvE vijayo , only he's breaking them down when theyre brand new and going into incredible detail of the manufacturing process . And you're bringing old and discarded tools back to life and updating. Amazing stuff brother !

[@nobodxy]

Congratulations you now have all the drills 😂 Love the Strichtarn 😁👍 would definitely buy a patch

[@gwesco]

Thank you for letting us know that there are adaptors to allow us to use our trusty ni-cad tools with modern LiPo batteries. I have 2 very nice Porter Cable drills that I can no longer get batteries for. This will let me give them an additional life!

[@rapunzeleh546]

never thought i would ever say i am jealous of someone else's scrapyards!!! i live virtually in the middle of nowhere - we have a dump that is separated into various piles, one of them is metal... but the employee who is there makes sure nobody takes ANYTHING since it's 'legally the possession of the landfill owner'. which confirms that people would have have 2 dollars for scrap than see anyone take an item and make it useful again.

[@pheenix42]

There are several orphan drills in my local 2nd hand shop which I can now give a new life. Thanks!

[@taxicarman72]

I love converting my old battery operated tools, I call them franken-tools :)

[@nhart6046]

Great use of old tools, I will now think again about all the old battery tools I have stored away

[@stan1845]

Both bags and patches sound cool. A bit of German history and a bit of you :)

[@LutfiO]

I grabbed my tea and enjoyed the show, very nice work Sir...

[@TheMarcball]

That was cool, the 12v outlet thing was neat. And I'm liking coming bäck to your general philosophical mood, a mix of gloomy pessimism and serene self-confidence, kind of pleasing and soothing somehow. Echt geil! Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!