A cordless drill is one of the most useful tools in ... If you suspect worn brushes, check your drill’s manual or look up a replacement guide for guidance on repair. Overheating is another ...

Dirty or Loose Contacts – If the battery contacts are dirty or corroded, the drill may not get a solid connection and ...

only use the charger that comes with the drill or replacement power tool accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Using a universal charger could cause the battery to become undercharged or ...

That’s precisely what happened to [Larry G] when the now antiquated 7.2V NiCd batteries used by his cordless drill became too hard to track down. The drill was still in great shape and worked ...

[Don] realised that the common drill battery is a compact source of clean, DC power, and decided to use that to power his rig. By slapping together a drill battery with a pre-assembled buck ...