Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
right angle drills
W.C. Turner
>This is after the fact, since I just bought one, but, I was wondering who started using these close quarters drills for sanding? And, T.D. mentioned that they get hot, pretty rapidly when sanding continously, & I vaguely remember a while back, that there were some postings about these Milwaukee drills, having some part burn out, & having to be replaced.
So, what is the real benefit, in using this type of drill for sanding, other than its compact size?
W.C.
Re: right angle drills
Darryl Hansen
>Most;y because of the convenience and being able to reach areas a regular deill can't get to in small pieces. The part that tends to wear out is the rear bearing. You should keep the ports blown out. The front bearing is encased in grease the rear one though is not probably because of the close proximity to the rotor and brushes.
Replacement of the bearings is not a problem but takes care to pull off the shaft. They run around $12.00 Make certain the drill is stopped when you change directions though. If not that will burn out the switch which runs about $26.00.