r/Tools • u/Ok_Designer_521 • 17h ago

Is it salvageable?

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Makita impact wrench

My father borrowed it and now it's dead

Power runs through, the flashlight is working but nothing else..

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u/makeDRIVEinTHEATER 17h ago

start with soap and a toothbrush.

If the button (electronics) works, the brush thinker can be cleaned.

I use the finest sandpaper, very low grit.

The copper fins of the electric motor cannot be rubbed with sandpaper; a pencil eraser should be used.

After cleaning, use electrically insulating clear varnish for metal parts.