Is this drill serviceable, can you change the carbon brushes, regrease it, clean it inside etc? Or is it welded, or rivited together?
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The reason I purchased this Makita 6407 3/8" Variable Drill was because my older Makita 3/8" variable drill's brushes were shot. I could easily disassemble it and gain access to the brushes just like I can with my new drill. The brushes can be removed with little effort. But where do you get the brushes? I never found a source for them to date. Othewise I could still be using my old Makita!
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Sorry, but I loaned my new drill to my son, and he's out of town, so I can't go look at it just now. But I have an older version of the same drill, and it's very easy to open up. If I can get back to this webpage, I'll answer in about a week.
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I believe you can. I had the previous model and it lasted for about 20 years. I tried to have it serviced but some of the parts were not readily available since that model was discontinued. This one looks a lot like my last one and I am very happy with it.
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Sadly I don't have an answer for this question. Hadn't changed it yet, because I use it rarely...
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I would definitely recommend this drill. It comes with the basic drill bits needed to accomplish normal home repairs and improvements.
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drill is factory reconditioned which means that it is like brand new from factory. it has two batteries.
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I have a dewalt drill but I think any drill will work. The drill brush is just an attachment like any other. I would try your drill first, I don't see it bring a problem.
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Mine has 18V LI hammer drill (DCD970KL) , both batteries (one in drill) , 15pc Irwin cobalt bits set in plastic case (316015), Milwaukee Quik-Lock set in case (48-32-1500), 30' tape , 12" combi-square, and a wire wheel. All set in foam I cut from cheap "excercize" mats from dollar store or somewhere. Not real pretty but it works.Hope that gives you a good idea if your stuff will fit the way you want. Added (PART #S) you can find here to give a better idea what I am talking about.Jim
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Yes, the things you see in the photo. The bits are not that good so I would recommend you get a few bits meant for manicuring from somewhere else. The drill itself is great for starters though.
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Concerning the drill it works well with lots of power. Just replaced metal roofing on the woodshed with it.If all you are ever going to do is install you probably don't need a drill. However working with tools is addictive. You might think about a rechargeable drill, they have adjustability and I use mine a lot. Amazon has a good selection. And they ship to Alaska.
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Google in the model number DCD985M2 and go to professional power tool guide. There is a detailed description of the drill as well as a schematic of the inside of the drill.
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Yes, I would disassemble the bolt and carrier and clean it in parts. It will do a better job. Carbon builds on the bolt body, and would not clean unless disassembled. The whole bolt and carrier would fit, though.
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Nope, maybe it's just excess lubricant from the insides of the drill. I used my drill for a month of day to day use. It served my needs when I had to fasten two Quonset Huts down with anchor bolts and cap it with end walls.
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The drill itself is imported. If you're all about Made in USA, the rest isn't as important as the main thing being imported. I buy American when I can as a matter of principle, but I use DeWalt tools at work, and not at home because there's no real reason for DeWalt to be sky-high when equal quality is available for a third the price. Haven't had any problems, but haven't had it long--but it works great! Used it today, as a mater of fact. No issues.
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I don't know. All the tools have held up except for the drill. That broke fairly quickly.
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I no longer have this gun as it crapped out. I got a Milwaukee compact cordless as a replacement and it takes replacement bits although I use extensions with magnetic heads as well as the locking collar. Rugged drill powered by a LION battery.
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tony c. all dewalt fac. reconstructe. drills are very clearly marked, with various labels. refur, and a code which identify it as fully reconstructed [dewalt does not repear the problem. they open it and replace the etire iner components. alsow bits are sold separetly [dont recomend dellat bids] unless willing to invest on theyr titanium daimond tip. line. from $22 to $170 per bit.
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Not a great drill...got rid of mine...when applied lots of pressure the chuck jammed and I couldn't change drill bits. This drill is inexpensive for a reason!
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I've not attempted to purchase buffing bits, but the bits that came with my older drill that broke fit this drill. Hope that helps. Good luck.
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The key components you would replace, namely the blades, motors, and the entire "arm assembly" (which I generally replace) are interchangeable. I have one of each, and have maintained them each from one stash of parts.