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Drill Chuck Problems: Why Your Drill Won't Hold...

A chuck that won't grip is almost never a worn-out tool. Cleaning, lubrication and — occasionally — a replacement chuck restores grip on almost any drill in under ten minutes.

Drill Chuck Problems: Why Your Drill Won't Hold...

A chuck that won't grip is almost never a worn-out tool. Cleaning, lubrication and — occasionally — a replacement chuck restores grip on almost any drill in under ten minutes.

Why Spare Carbon Brushes Are Worth Keeping in t...

Brushes are the cheapest insurance against a dead tool mid-job. Two pairs in the van case cost less than an hour of lost time and fit a job most tradespeople...

Why Spare Carbon Brushes Are Worth Keeping in t...

Brushes are the cheapest insurance against a dead tool mid-job. Two pairs in the van case cost less than an hour of lost time and fit a job most tradespeople...

Common Power Tool Faults You Can Fix at Home wi...

Most power tools fail in ways that are easy and cheap to fix at the bench. A short list of the usual suspects — brushes, bearings, switches, belts — and...

Common Power Tool Faults You Can Fix at Home wi...

Most power tools fail in ways that are easy and cheap to fix at the bench. A short list of the usual suspects — brushes, bearings, switches, belts — and...

Mitre Saw Blade Guide: When to Replace, What to...

Mitre saws live and die by their blades. Knowing when to replace, what tooth count to buy, and how to read the markings on a TCT blade turns a tired...

Mitre Saw Blade Guide: When to Replace, What to...

Mitre saws live and die by their blades. Knowing when to replace, what tooth count to buy, and how to read the markings on a TCT blade turns a tired...

Choosing the Right Sanding Pads and Discs for Y...

A hot, uneven or marked finish from your sander is almost always the pad rather than the abrasive. Here is what to look for when ordering replacements and how to...

Choosing the Right Sanding Pads and Discs for Y...

A hot, uneven or marked finish from your sander is almost always the pad rather than the abrasive. Here is what to look for when ordering replacements and how to...

How to Extend the Life of Your DIY Power Tools

Most DIY tools die long before they need to. A short maintenance routine, the right consumables and a sensible approach to wear parts can double the working life of a...

How to Extend the Life of Your DIY Power Tools

Most DIY tools die long before they need to. A short maintenance routine, the right consumables and a sensible approach to wear parts can double the working life of a...