Maintenance
Whether you work with your tools for a living or just use them around the house, they play an important role in helping you complete your projects. Over time, you have probably spent a considerable amount of money on your power tools, and it only makes sense to protect this investment by performing power tool cleaning and maintenance.
When you learn good tools maintenance techniques, you not only extend the life of the power tools and save money, but you also ensure that they are in good working order to help you do the work you need them to do. This post will share some tips for tools maintenance including how to store power tools, how to clean power tools, and some steps you can take to keep your power tools in good shape.
Whether you work with your tools for a living or just use them around the house, they play an important role in helping you complete your projects. Over time, you have probably spent a considerable amount of money on your power tools, and it only makes sense to protect this investment by performing power tool cleaning and maintenance.
When you learn good tools maintenance techniques, you not only extend the life of the power tools and save money, but you also ensure that they are in good working order to help you do the work you need them to do. This post will share some tips for tools maintenance including how to store power tools, how to clean power tools, and some steps you can take to keep your power tools in good shape.
Power Tool Cleaning
Cleaning is one of the most important parts of power tool maintenance. Depending on the type of tool and the conditions under which it is used, a lot of dust dirt and grime can build up. If you are working with a stationary tool like a table saw, the first step of power tool maintenance is vacuuming up all of the dust and debris from around the unit.
Most tools also have vents to release heat from inside the housing. When you’re learning how to clean power tools, it should be done using compressed air to remove any dust that may get inside the tool. After you have cleaned around the vents, use a rag to wipe off the housing.
How to Store Power Tools
When it comes to the best way to store power tools, you have several options. If you keep your tools in your garage, there are various tool storage ideas that can help you keep things safe and organized. For cordless tools storage, consider using the carrying case they come in.
Some power tools have storage solutions you can buy. The Rockwell BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw is a good example. Its lightweight, portable design makes it easy to bring this power saw to the job, but with the BladeRunner wall mount attachment, you have a solution that is good for storing and using this tabletop saw.
How to Store Power Tools
When it comes to the best way to store power tools, you have several options. If you keep your tools in your garage, there are various tool storage ideas that can help you keep things safe and organized. For cordless tools storage, consider using the carrying case they come in.
Some power tools have storage solutions you can buy. The Rockwell BladeRunner X2 Portable Tabletop Saw is a good example. Its lightweight, portable design makes it easy to bring this power saw to the job, but with the BladeRunner wall mount attachment, you have a solution that is good for storing and using this tabletop saw.
Lubrication
This is a part of tool maintenance that is going to require the user to read the instruction manual that came with the tool. Some tools may need to have some of the moving parts lubricated and others may have lubricants that are good for the life of the tool.
The owner’s manual should tell you if the tool needs to be lubricated, the frequency with which it should be lubricated, and the type of lubricant to use. This is one of the easiest aspects of tools maintenance, since the instructions are typically easy to find and clearly written out for the user.
Protect Against Heat to Keep Up With Tool Maintenance
Most tools have vents to prevent overheating, but you still want to guard against overuse in order to maintain the tool. If you are trying to drill through something that is very dense and thick, it might require running the tool for a long time. If it feels like the tool is getting excessively hot, you should take a break to give the motor time to cool down.
Choose the Right Bits and Blades
When using a cordless drill, you should make sure you are using the right bit for the job. If you are using a compact circular saw, you also want to make sure you are using the right compact circular saw blades. Using the wrong accessories can make the tool work harder than it needs to, and in some cases, cause damage to the tool.
Beyond selecting the right accessories, you should also make sure your bits and blades are sharp and in good condition. Working with dull bits and blades can overwork the power tool and could be unsafe. We recommend replacing them once accessories start to dull.