what exactly are the "brushes" inside a polisher

[Setec Astronomy]

Yow...this thread went a little south. Nastiness aside, if you have to ask what a brush is in a power tool, you probably shouldn't be contemplating changing them. Find a good repair shop to work with.

 

[rwright]

Yow...this thread went a little south. Nastiness aside, if you have to ask what a brush is in a power tool, you probably shouldn't be contemplating changing them. Find a good repair shop to work with.

This thread is full of oddities, I'll pm you a few.

 

[Setec Astronomy]

Yeah, I guess I didn't read this closely enough. Anybody know where I can buy some CarBrite? I hear it's the shiznits.

 

[Rsurfer]

Yeah, I guess I didn't read this closely enough. Anybody know where I can buy some CarBrite? I hear it's the shiznits.

Yeah, Google it.:laughing:

 

[Dougw4355]

Not sure which machine you have but this is for makita buffers

Link

Quick Fix: How to Replace the Brushes on a Makita Grinder : eReplacementParts.com

 

[Dougw4355]

one more utube link for 3 inch griots

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv4aKhacJVE]Changing The Brushes On The Random Orbital - YouTube[/video]

 

[cartman57]

no dirty surprises if that was what you were looking for


.... although it would've been funny


OHHH yeah girl got it going on!



.

Now that's phunny! :wow:

 

[Dougw4355]

Thats too funny,,,girl got a going on alright....

 

[Dougw4355]

I hear people talk a lot about brushes in your DA or buffer and I would like someone to explain what they are, how they work, and if they need to be replaced or what? thanks

Maybe this small motor guide will help some

Link

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