junkyardjeff
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I have a 15 year old 7.2 volt drill that looks like is going to need a new trigger switch,are these things repairable and parts available or is it like most modern **** that is a throw away.
Reparing a makita drill
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Justin1776
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NinetyTwoFifty
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Parts are widely available.
What model is your drill? Several different ones were made. Single speed, variable, etc.
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junkyardjeff
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Dont have the model number handy and is a variable speed,doubt the model number can be read as I think its on a sticker and they cant be read any more.
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NinetyTwoFifty
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OK, I have a pretty good idea of what it is. It's most likely a 6172D.
Justin1776
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A 6172D switch is $40, at that point it's probably not worth it considering you can get many 12 volt and 18 volt drills for around $100, with two new batteries and a warranty. I've got an old 9.6 makita but it just sits because the batteries are so expensive (mine are junk) and the drill is very big for it's power output.
NinetyTwoFifty
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Used 7.2v stuff goes cheap:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makita-6172...866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256e6db2a2
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Makita-6172...866?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256e6db2a2
Justin1776
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Justin1776
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NinetyTwoFifty, do you have a old Makita drill interest? For some reason I can't see myself parting with my 9.6 makita even though it is junk compared to my 18volt LXT's. I have old memories of my dad using one when I was a kid in the early 90's when they where THE cordless drill to have.
NinetyTwoFifty
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Well, kinda. I have bought 5 used Makita drills in the past year or so though....
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junkyardjeff
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I bought it new and has served me well through out the years so I would like to keep it going,I like it much better then the new Makita I bought last year. I used this one for work and when the batteries got too expensive I got a deal on the new drill set and took it home to use in the garage,I eventually bought one new battery so to get my moneys worth out of the battery I will have to fix the drill. I had battery issues with the new drill and had them replaced but the new drill does not last as long on a charge like the old drill.
Provincial
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junkyardjeff, I have a variable-speed Makita 7.2V drill that you can have for postage. It worked great the last time the battery charged, which was ten years ago. I also have a single-speed version and two flashlights, one of which is a floodlight (trouble light). I have some batterys that won't hold a charge. PM me for details. Should fit in a medium flat rate box. I have a steel box and a plastic box, too.
Ben Buck
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JunkyardJeff, try M&R Electric over on Fifth St, not to far down from the main US postal mule station. I bought a switch for a Makita 9207spc polisher for $20.00 there last year. It's a good place to deal with, they repair a lot of tools. 1516 E. Fifth St. 222-6282.
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junkyardjeff
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I forgot all about them and will give them a try this week.
glenmore
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Unless you absoulutely need this specific driver for work, I'd skip the repair. These are relatively common items at garage sales I go to and can be bought for less than the part price. The 7.2v IIRC does not have a clutch like in the 9.6v and modern drivers. The clutch is absolutely a big benefit with this type of tool.