Mallory Kramer

Replacing the brushes in a Makita drill is a much simpler process than you might think. Simply follow a few short steps and your drill should be kicking like new again.

Realigning the rip fence on a miter saw is simply a part of miter saw ownership. And it can be a simple task to perform too so long as you're prepared with the right tools and just a little bit of patience.

Although a giant in the power tool and woodworking communities today, Dewalt Inc. wasn't always the global enterprise it is today. Before their huge factories and hundreds of power tools, there was simply Raymond E DeWalt, a young craftsman with a gift for innovation.

It's true, even our Dewalt drills require brush replacements. The procedure though, is far simpler than one might expect. Learn how to revive your drill once your brushes have bit the dust.

To change the brushes in your Bosch drill, you need little more than just a few quick steps and a little motivation. Find out how to change replace your brushes quickly and simply.

Choosing between a corded and cordless power tool is never an easy decision. In fact, it can be a seriously challenging one, one that, in fact, can pose serious health risks. Well, perhaps not serious heath risks, but it can definitely be a pain. Learn some of the benefits and drawbacks of each type, and make your decision making process a bit less painful.

We've all had to deal with a power tool or two that just isn't what it used to be. This, of course, is a sad time in the life of any craftsman, but there is still hope for those sluggish power tools. With just a few steps, find out how to save your power tool from the drudges of poor performance.

Nearly a century ago one Leonard F Smith Senior of McMinnville Tennessee manufactured what would become the first of a long line of Powermatic planers. In only a few years Smith turned this one planer, this one innovated machine, into a full-blown woodworking empire.

It's true that a lot of things that can go wrong with your power tools, it's also true though that most of the time there is a pretty quick fix. Should your tool start to smoke or spark, learn how to quickly diagnose and fix the problem.

Power drill switch replacements are notoriously painstaking, fortunately though, despite the many differences that exist from one switch replacement to another, there are a few general, universal guidelines that should help you champion your power drill switch repair.