FIXING A MILWAUKEE M18 CIRCULAR SAW FOR FREE!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
  • I BOUGHT THIS SAW YEAR AGO BEFOR I KNEW THERE WAS A DIFFERENCE IN THESE AND THE BRUSHLESS VERSION. I HAVE USED IT SOME BUT NOT A LOT. OBVIOUSLY THE FUEL BRUSHLESS VERSION IS SUPERIOR BUT I STILL COULDNT BRING MYSELF TO TOSS THIS ONE. FIGUREED IT WAS WORTH TRYING TO FIX.

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  • @ydocproductions5593
    @ydocproductions5593 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Glad someone is willing to show you don’t need to go out and buy a brand new tool just because something minor breaks on it. Glad you’re willing to showcase this in our “throwaway” society.

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Fixing something that doesnt work is the perfect opportunity to learn...how much worse could i make it? it could only get better.

    • @jaygraham5407
      @jaygraham5407 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I absolutely agree

  • @terryfromsouthcarolina4601
    @terryfromsouthcarolina4601 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Years ago my dad in law had a late 70s Dodge van. All the exterior lights stopped working except for the headlights. After chasing and tracing it was revealed that the turn signal switch wasn't working, which controlled everything including the brake lights. It seemed that it was an issue because none of the parts houses had one nor did the junk yards.
    So into the switch I went. It had gotten very hot and melted the plastic around the terminals to the point that the contacts didn't touch. Dad still worked and needed the van so I got out the soldering iron, heated up the terminal and moved it back into place. The connector was cooked too so I designed the leads and pushed them straight onto the lugs. The van had a factory tow package and the only thing I could think was when we were towing the boat trailer it drew too much current. The switch was still backorder so being the "repair"
    had the lights working I put all the trailer lights on relays and as soon as the new switch came in have his mechanic install it. I had to return to my duty station at Ellsworth AFB and he living in central Florida didn't allow my rapid return.
    The switch held out for another 15 years until the van got so rusty it was dangerous and I got it for parts. I sure was surprised to see that switch still in there and found the new one in a box under the seat.
    Why on earth all the lights including the brakes had to go through the turn signal switch is beyond me.
    It never was meant to be permanent......LOL!
    Good fix on the saw.....
    Cheers
    Terry

  • @simonwilson8197
    @simonwilson8197 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another fine example of a mechanic willing to find out why something doesn’t work, very informative, thank you J C Smith.

  • @nickhildabridle1612
    @nickhildabridle1612 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    JC. Thank you for showing us out here that it is possible to still fix anything. Just take some time, find the cause, and make the fix. Appreciated.

  • @neilmcintosh1200
    @neilmcintosh1200 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I fully expected you to identify the problem and fix it. You did not disappoint. Funny that!!

  • @georgedunham6833
    @georgedunham6833 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I believe that they have a 5 year warranty. I have bought a few of their battery tools and batteries to a local Milwaukee dealer and got everything replaced with no issues as long as they were in the warranty 5 years

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i think this is more like 7 or 8 years old.

  • @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE
    @HODGEPODGEDODGEGARAGE 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice job getting it working again J.C 😎👍

  • @richardhoneywell7411
    @richardhoneywell7411 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video J.C.Smith glad to see it was the switch that went bad. Thanks for sharing stay safe J.C.Smith.

  • @paulog8813
    @paulog8813 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So the shop is big enough to hold a semi, but not to have a bench or a table for to work!!! 😅😅😅 Greetings from Brazil

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      and i was still able to fix my saw....

    • @barrysimmons5489
      @barrysimmons5489 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've got a Magnum Hole Shooter that crapped out on me. Don't find an authorized service like DeWalt has in CHLT.

    • @barrysimmons5489
      @barrysimmons5489 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      More chinese junk.

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      if they only had a 1-800 number to call or to get a shipping label for service work....oh wait, they do.

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      where do you think your dewalt tools are made?

  • @dirtyroofer3678
    @dirtyroofer3678 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've been having issues with 1 of my small impact think brushes went its real old from 2012.good job on the fix .

  • @sirsparksalot
    @sirsparksalot 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My shop has a similar look to it as yours. It may appear to be chaos but I know if something is missing from where I put it. This is what a working man’s shop looks like not a showroom.
    Nice video.

  • @wabump8072
    @wabump8072 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    JC Smith; Jack of all trades…and master at every last one of them (including welding)! Yet another great video. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    hello J.C & Mrs.Smith & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks J.C. & Mrs Smith & Friends Randy

  • @johnalexander4356
    @johnalexander4356 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Many years ago I ran a construction company and I did all the maintenance on our tools. Those switches failed so often I bought at lease six whenever I ordered. The skill saws and drills just ate them and I never did find a switch manufacturer that was better than another.

  • @cullenmiller8170
    @cullenmiller8170 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice video and fix.
    I met the JC Smith of East El Paso, TX today. 😂😂
    Got a good deal on a 55gallon fuel tank of an International truck. It will make a nice transfer tank for the bed of my pickup.

  • @Carcrafter7165
    @Carcrafter7165 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love your new introduction to your channel.

  • @edwarddavis507
    @edwarddavis507 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All I can say is it’s always a good thing when you can fix your own tools. I’m not going to bring up how JC’s rip saw morphed into a table saw during the trailer decking project because that would be pointless. 😂

  • @scottc0510
    @scottc0510 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All due respect, J.C., but I was kinda surprised you didn't check the battery closer before splitting the saw case.
    Love your videos and your skills on many levels! Keep 'em coming!😊

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      i was checking the battery to see what pins were what and what their purpose was before i started to assume the colors were red for positive and black for negative.

  • @rirebel6029
    @rirebel6029 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That saw didn't know who it was up against with jc Smith!!! The man can fix anything !!!

  • @timwilliams4386
    @timwilliams4386 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks good info

  • @Daves_adventures4315
    @Daves_adventures4315 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “If it’d been a dewalt”😂🤣😂. This coming from a Hercules owner

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      if it was a dewalt, you would have been watching someone else.

  • @Carcrafter7165
    @Carcrafter7165 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Save on the Milwaukee M18 saw nice 👍🏻.

  • @NICK-uy3nl
    @NICK-uy3nl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    J.C. the electrical wizard

  • @mikejackman4416
    @mikejackman4416 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ohh no you were working on the saw with batterie connected,,,,safety police will be out I full force,,keep up the great videos

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      most of them are not smart enough to realize there wasnt a blade in it.

  • @Diabolical58
    @Diabolical58 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job

  • @fredshaw8323
    @fredshaw8323 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cool.

  • @dougburton1999
    @dougburton1999 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s Milwaukee for ya. Good luck trying to get replacement parts. Been there don’t that AND Bought the T-shirt. Not the same as 10 year old Milwaukee…

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      right. took me all of 30 seconds to find it, pay for it and have it on its way. life is rough.

  • @geno3991
    @geno3991 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video!!

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thinking that for how many are made, robotics must assemble them... that is scary when many people need work yet give them a job and they just depend on more handouts.. not a winning situation. Nice save on expensive equipment. Now days many things just get tossed in a recycle bin and they send another one with some work done on it. Short of labeling something is the only way to assure its your original tool. No eclipse as of three o'clock here in alaska... just as well as I would of probably just slept through it/ LOL

  • @brianherron5400
    @brianherron5400 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    They make switches like they use, too. Use one milwaukee tool to rebuild another.

  • @coachman290651
    @coachman290651 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi JC Just buy a new switch and possibly a volt module end of problem moving on to rear tow plate fixing lol

  • @Dale-qn5tb
    @Dale-qn5tb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've done my share of rotation switches and once the contacts go from convex to concave they won't last very long once reconditioned. The board controls voltage and blade brake .

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      so i assume it reverses polarity for the blade brake?

  • @raguhmuffin
    @raguhmuffin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    AVE would say the common problems are where the 200lb gorilla meets the load on his BOLTR videos. Rang true on this one nicely done!

  • @powerman5kw
    @powerman5kw 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The moving part that controls the other moving part

  • @stevencox75
    @stevencox75 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i wonder if it was caused by saw dust getting in there

  • @robertalvarez9500
    @robertalvarez9500 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I fix tools love it

  • @stuartgibson1896
    @stuartgibson1896 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happened to the F550 service truck?

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i had an opportunity to make really great money on it so it left.

  • @bradnoyes7955
    @bradnoyes7955 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Those wires seem a touch too small for that motor

  • @nightstorm9128
    @nightstorm9128 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've never met a goose I didn't like,

  • @jamesmckoy8052
    @jamesmckoy8052 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi lady!

  • @michaelhartloff3833
    @michaelhartloff3833 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wassup

  • @michaeldrollinger4954
    @michaeldrollinger4954 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You should have bought a DeWalt😂

    • @j.c.smithprojects
      @j.c.smithprojects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I owned all dewalt before i saw the light.

  • @nightstorm9128
    @nightstorm9128 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Rondo partita ,,,tony macalpine,,

  • @cav444
    @cav444 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It must be a common problem. Same saw, Same light use, same crappy switch. Mine you need to click the switch a few times and then it takes off.