I filled the hole with Sugru and re-mounted the switch higher up and off-set to the right. The wrong switch location images are because I completed those stages before I noticed the issue. ![]() You may notice in some of these images that the switch appears at the rear bottom. ![]() The only solution was to re-locate the switch. I tried bending back the switch tabs but that was not enough. However I must have had the motor incorrectly seated or was blind.as, when I tried it again after drilling, it was not a good fit. I had tried the switch in the position, checking that it did not obstruct the motor unit. Overall this was a fiddly and awkward procedure but all worked out well. Gluing the LED at the correct angle and position was essential and so I held it for an extra long time to ensure that it would be fixed correctly. I was worried about using the huge hot heat-gun close to the plastic, but I kept exposure to a minimum and so there were no adverse effects.įinally I routed the wires safely and locked everything in place with hot glue. I placed shrink wrap over the first section and then slid on another piece after soldering the hook-up wire to the other end of the resistor. I noticed recently that there was an entire 'ible on just this connection method (You can check it out here.and it is fine example of how to use a great title to get attention for a simple 'ible) I actually used the method taught me many years ago when I worked on defence contracts. I first soldered it to the Anode lead (The longer lead of a LED). I first worked out the spacing and positioning of the resistor, noticing that it would not be able to be inserted from the front and would have to be attached in-situ. (I have included a picture of the finished refurbished drill hanging on my belt). (I had tried just cutting it before but that was not feasible until reduced in diameter)įinally I covered the inside part of the screw with a sticky felt dot to insulate the end of the screw. Once it was in position and the clip was secure, using a pair of end cutters, I trimmed it to length. This was the quickest easiest was to ensure that the screw was evenly cut back.īefore the screw was cut all the way through I re-inserted it into the drill case. Then, with the drill running, I moved a saw blade along the screw to cut it back. I placed the screw into the chuck of a drill held in my workmate vise. When I checked the other side and saw that the screw protruded a very long way and would touch the motor. Next I mounted the clip, which uses a sort of keyhole method to enable it to go over the screw head and then slide down into place. I just used a brad awl to make the hole and then inserted in the retaining screw. Inside the case there was a moulded raised circle that seemed a great place to make the hole for the securing screw. ![]() I had actually done a little balancing test with the drill, before I disassembled it, to find the centre of gravity and therefore the best angle to have the belt clip. ![]() It is possible to buy genuine DeWalt clips for about $8 (£5) but I had a suitable clip from a broken tape measure that was ideal. Many of the latest drills include a shiny belt clip and I wanted my new friend to have one too.
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