There are all kinds of things you can do with your own power tools. You
could build a birdhouse with your son, make some extra cash at a crafts
fair, remodel the bathroom or even build a detached garage. If you have
the desire, the proper skills and the right tools, you can do whatever
you imagination can come up with.
However, if you want to
continue to make your fabulous projects or safely work on your
remodeling, you have to take care of your investment. Power tools,
quality ones, are not cheap, but they can last a lifetime if you take
care of them. Here are a few basics on how to properly maintain your
equipment and extend their use life:
1. Keep it clean.
Every
time you use whatever kind of equipment, dirt and debris is created. If
you are working with wood, sawdust goes everywhere and with metal, you
have metal shavings that accumulate. This occurs whether you are
cutting, drilling and certainly planning and sanding.
So, in
between work, try to keep the debris under control and at the end of the
workday, clean all the components of the power tool to make sure there
is nothing that will damage the working parts if left unattended. Keep a
shop vac and a hand held vacuum in your workshop to make sure you get
all the hard to reach places. Sawdust and debris can clog up a motor or
ruin a blade if you don't keep it clean.
2. Lubricate.
Once
you've cleaned the debris away, oil the working parts to make sure they
don't stick next time you try to use it. Just a dab at the point of
friction should be enough for smooth action next time you use it.
3. Perform regular inspections.
Routinely
check that all electrical cords for weak spots and cuts. If you have
power tools with seals or gaskets, give these a once over every now and
then to make sure they are still doing their job. Over time they may
weaken and rot and need to be replaced.
4. Use a professional.
If
your miter saw or other piece has a problem with the motor or some
other component, it is best to take it to a professional for repair.
Every now and then it may be necessary to have a complete overhaul of
the motor, just like a car. This is for the more expensive big pieces.
For smaller items like hand saws and drills, you want to weigh the cost
of repair and replacement cost. You'll probably be better off buying a
new one.
5. Take care when loaning equipment.
If you loan
your stuff out to friends, make sure they know how to use the equipment
and how to clean it. When it is returned to you, give the piece a
once-over to make sure everything is still in proper working order.
Not
only is proper maintenance essential for increasing the life span of
your equipment, but it also ensures accurate performance. Some cuts and
holes have to be exact and you only want to do it once. Proper
maintenance of your power tools also makes them safer for you to use.
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