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I think the first step should be to assess what you have; if the internal bore isn't pitted or damaged to the point that it would cut...

You do realize that the one I linked is the electric Dremel style with .125" collet size? I do have the HF die grinder, 3" cutter and 90...

I see in the latest round of coupons they have the Variable speed rotary tool on sale, I have this exact one and it's a keeper. It has...

That looks like a bearing race retainer, or part of one. I'd check the brush hog and see if any spindles are about to come apart.

It could be a bad cell in the battery, check the voltage at the battery terminals when engaging the starter. If it drops, bad cell. If...

It appears that the new seal doesn't have any rubber contact with the shaft, I don't see how it can keep from seeping, unless there is a...

Test the contact points in the bulb socket with a DMM, if you don't get any voltage reading, try a different ground point. If you get...

I think that a lot of the maligning of HF stuff is from people who are incapable of doing repair or modification. Those of us who can...

Eric, just a point of clarity, if you use a screwdriver to jump the big terminals you are essentially bypassing the solenoid and putting...

When you tested it with a wire, you did get power from the bottom terminal with the battery cable, correct? That should have activated...

Sounds like the battery. Clip the test leads to the battery, with the machine off it will read 13v. Turn to start and watch the drop...

Shoot a little WD in the key switch, most dirty switches are more off than on, but it won't hurt. Check the battery terminals for...

It looks like you have port mount gauges rather than panel mount, those type are usually installed in a bushing on stationary equipment...

Now you've got the old carb to experiment on, if something goes awry it won't be a big deal. Most small engine carb issues I've run...

Is there any reason that you can't flip it over and set it on sawhorses so you can get to everything easily? I would do that, and tack...