I work for a very popular trade suppliers and get a fair few returns of power tools. From the lesser brands to some of the big boys. I sometimes wonder if these tools have actually failed on reliability levels or if people just hammer them beyond their intended capabilities.
Do people know how to use power tools ?
- Thread starter Maverick81
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most people i know dont read the limitations and assume its trade it will do core drilling or whatever
Interesting comment; with any machine; be it a car, aeroplane or mower; you need some sort of discipline and this applies to portable tools.
For example, wearing protection, ensuring the plug is out when changing bits, appreciating cutting speeds and feed speeds and checking that the blade or bit is attached properly.
Wearing the right sort of clothing; roll up your sleeves, keep cutters sharp and don't hold tools by their cables; just a few hints and tips.
My experience is with portable power tools; large heavy woodworking machines; including working on plastics, laminates, board materials, Perspex, hard and soft woods, Specialist Spindle moulding Ring and cage work for shaped jobs, specialist bespoke products. I used my first Battery Drill; a Black and Decker; made in Minnesota USA 40 years ago.
Modern mini machines tools are marvellous and allow a tradesman or other to carry a complete workshop in a small van these days; hence many; if most joinery workshops have gone to the wall with overheads and NDR business rates that don't apply to working from home.
Basically; keep your machines in good condition; clean and wipe them down and maintain them all the time; keep cutter sharp, no frayed cables or broken plugs and take it easy.
REMEMBER THIS... A machine has no conscience at all.
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This is good advice, you have to look after your tools if you want them to last a long time!
