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(ET) Hand tool info and refurbishment (no Bill content :-)



Well, thanks to Lee I now have an Elec-trak hand tool attachment to add to the collection. A bit of work with a screwdriver, some brake cleaner, contact cleaner, and a crimper and it's back in running order.

Now for the question: The motor runs smoothly, but I noticed that I can see the brushes softly arcing in the back of the unit against the commutator. Should I take the whole thing apart and clean off the commutator bars? What kind of brushes does this thing use? And are there any special "gotchas" in taking it down? Will normal wheel bearing grease be good for the pillow bearings, or should I use something else?

Thanks!
Chris