What Does That Treadmill Motor Coil Do?
I made a video that discusses the coil that is present in the circuit for treadmill motors. I perform some tests to demonstrate the behavior of the motor with the…
Variable Speed Treadmill Motor Electrical Conversion
I made this video to show how I salvaged the motor and speed control from a used treadmill. With a small modification, I was able to simplify the electronics for…
Fixing a Slipping Tailstock on a Mini-Lathe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WVhPo4xtec This video addresses a problem that affects many variants of this common woodturning mini-lathe. The problem is that the tailstock slips as you try to tighten the workpiece between…
Rockler Quick Release Bench Vise Repair
Vise Repair In this video, I show how I repaired my Rockler 7'' Quick Release Workbench Vise which was slipping. It turns out that it was not broken, but the…
Repairing a Compressor Pressure Switch
In this video, I show how I replaced a defective Pressure Switch on my Air Compressor. Since a direct replacement wasn't available, I used an "upgraded" model (#ad), which required…
Combination Square Restoration
I had an inexpensive combination square that had developed rust under the clear coat. In this video, I remove the coating and buff out the rust. In the end, I…
Hammer Handle Replacement
A while back, the handle broke on one of my framing hammers. Although it would be easier to just get another one, I decided to repair it by making a…