How to repair a Dewalt DCD796 Drill that won't go into reverse, switch repair.

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  • Опубликовано: 28 ноя 2023
  • This Dewalt drill won't change from forward to reverse. Change lever works but drill only runs forward.
    This is one iv never seen before but can happen. The little micro wiper inside the switch for forw/rev has snapped in half.
    It is more common for the trigger wiper to fail, but that one can also fail.
    This is not something you can order in, so this is a repair that you can only do if you have a scrap dewalt laying around. Dosent have to be a drill either, dewalt use this setup in loads of tools. So anything with a forward/rev switch may work.
    For the Size, price, power, and reliability of those drills, I actually quite like it.
    It's not the most powerful, but it is a good unit for the money.
    #dewalt #dcd796 #tools #powertools #deandohertygreaser #toolfix #toolrestoration #fixingtools #makita #repair #toolrepairs #fix #dewaltfix #how to #howtofixtools #toolfix #fixing #DIY #diytools

Комментарии • 48

  • @patrikalmblad
    @patrikalmblad 7 месяцев назад +18

    Damn, I stumble across your channel, 7 hours later I have to get to other things, can't sit here all day and just do youtube. Loves repair channels, gives oneself more confidence and understanding to maybe do repairs on my own tools and try to extend the life of all tools.

  • @George_in_Howden
    @George_in_Howden 7 месяцев назад +4

    I like it when re-assembling everything lines up and that little audible click sounds. A master at work.

  • @Alltehgudnamesrgon
    @Alltehgudnamesrgon 7 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks for the warning about the hammer action. I got this and the impact in a set for a song from screwfix a while back ( £149 if I remember correctly). Cheap and cheerful they may be, but I’d rather not abuse them. Nice little set for my woodworking and diy.

  • @kajyakuzonik9130
    @kajyakuzonik9130 7 месяцев назад +3

    Helps me... doesn't matter if I never come across the exact same tool - there's always some new tiny detail I learn from each video I didn't think of before and that may come handy one day

  • @colinhudson3723
    @colinhudson3723 7 месяцев назад +3

    I honestly use mine pretty hard on sites. Mostly steel work and the occasional 6mm masonry hole.
    Paid for itself a few times over already .
    Noticed that every now and again when using the hammer action the bit is a bit of a mission to get out the chuck . Will definitely try to use it less for masonry.

  • @jdmccorful
    @jdmccorful 7 месяцев назад +3

    Good to know about hammer position and being plastic. Thanks!

  • @garygallagher7269
    @garygallagher7269 7 месяцев назад +2

    I got one of them drills a few weeks ago, iv been using the hammer on it, thanks for the info, i won't be using it anymore.

  • @fantom12m
    @fantom12m 7 месяцев назад +2

    He is good at it....im impressed by speed and already knows problem and repai before you take out the first screw...impressive

  • @Teddieshandyhouseholdhelpers
    @Teddieshandyhouseholdhelpers 7 месяцев назад +3

    Thanks for the warning about the hammer drill action. I got a 2021 model, used the hammer a few times but won’t from now on. Thanks once again:)

  • @martinpedersen4886
    @martinpedersen4886 7 месяцев назад +1

    Amazing video as usual. They get better and better.

  • @gregorypierce6703
    @gregorypierce6703 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! If it only helps 1 person it was very cool of u to make it.

  • @jasonvandervalk3679
    @jasonvandervalk3679 7 месяцев назад +2

    I like my dewalt tools out of over 20 I've only had 3 that had to get repaired.

  • @jayslife775
    @jayslife775 7 месяцев назад +1

    It's fascinating how slick you are. First comment too 👌

  • @georgebonney90
    @georgebonney90 7 месяцев назад

    Thank you Sir

  • @dougsaunders8109
    @dougsaunders8109 7 месяцев назад +3

    Interesting why do you say don’t use the hammer? It is not very hammery on my 996 but okay for light weight blocks

  • @MrGoldman9
    @MrGoldman9 7 месяцев назад +1

    Hello there I like your channel very much I can keep watching you forever can you please answering me about why in your opinion you not recommend using the hammerhead on the drill if it is available? Can you do some video regarding your tips and tricks for these kind of things from your experience thank you very much again

  • @dacjant
    @dacjant 6 месяцев назад

    Great video. you are my master!!! Could you ever replace the gearbox in this screwdriver? along with disassembling the gearbox and then putting it all back together? Unfortunately, I can't cope with assembling the gearbox and I need help :(

  • @gacherumburu9958
    @gacherumburu9958 6 месяцев назад

    👍👍

  • @SchimmelAufDemBrot4m
    @SchimmelAufDemBrot4m 5 месяцев назад

    Dean which kinds of sprays did you use to repair the switch?

  • @Leo-gt1bx
    @Leo-gt1bx 4 месяца назад

    How do find the chuck on this? Mine has been starting to become unreleasable. I ended up having to use adjustables to open the chuck

  • @786otto
    @786otto 2 месяца назад

    What would couse drill yo bang when stoping on high setting?

  • @ArrakisOCE
    @ArrakisOCE 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Dean, have you had much to do with the newer DCD805 drill? Any known issues?

    • @rudyfromsomewhere3066
      @rudyfromsomewhere3066 7 месяцев назад

      I wouldn't be surprised if the new drills are made the same way but with more power and that's it

    • @ArrakisOCE
      @ArrakisOCE 7 месяцев назад +1

      that makes sense, thanks. @@rudyfromsomewhere3066

  • @Newmarketonfergus
    @Newmarketonfergus 3 месяца назад

    I have the same model and will drill for under a minute and then the light just flashes with no rotation. Tried different batteries but no joy. Any tips?

  • @zaxmaxlax
    @zaxmaxlax 7 месяцев назад

    Do you ever sleep? its like 3 in the morning in Ireland

  • @getur99
    @getur99 7 месяцев назад +2

    What’s wrong with the hammer design? Find myself using it every now and then. For small one off jobs when I too lazy to fetch the corded

    • @deandohertygreaser
      @deandohertygreaser  7 месяцев назад +9

      The gearbox is only plastic. The hammer mechanism will heat up and melt into the plastic. Locking the drill in Hammer mode permanently

    • @Neodymium5312
      @Neodymium5312 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@deandohertygreaserdo you think there's anyway to fix this issue? An aftermarket or compatible metal gearbox?

  • @genewatkins1327
    @genewatkins1327 4 месяца назад

    I have a dw996 cordless drill. FWD/REV lever is loose and drill will not run in reverse.

  • @MrAlpinab7
    @MrAlpinab7 7 месяцев назад

    Now how does youtube know that i own this model ? Mine is almost new and on quick trigger release it makes a cracking noise inside. Is that normal ? This did not make that noise as mine does as if the gears inside as about to break. I think it's the quick stop but i didnt expect it to have a quick selfdestruct function.

  • @hardcoretam
    @hardcoretam 7 месяцев назад

    What's everyone's thoughts on Ryobi vs Dewalt vs Makita vs Mauwakee? Would most Dewalt stuff be more than enough for the average office worker who does some weekend mechanics as a hobby?

    • @deandohertygreaser
      @deandohertygreaser  7 месяцев назад +12

      Dewalt is one of the best all round brands to go for. Motors are one solid piece like a mileaukee, but the quality is good.
      Makita also has a good platform and very good tools amd quality amd repairablity is even better. But a little more expensive.
      Ryobi is only DIY, it's OK for light work, but low price low quality.
      Milwaukee is known as red ryobi, high priced low quality. But if your on the states it has a 5 year warranty.

    • @hardcoretam
      @hardcoretam 7 месяцев назад +2

      @@deandohertygreaser Thanks Dean!- I figured you'd know better than anyone else out there about build quality given your repairs. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

    • @fredholmes6284
      @fredholmes6284 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@deandohertygreaser would ya class erbauer as the same class as Ryobi Dean..DIY only ?

  • @brando104
    @brando104 5 месяцев назад

    I really like my hammer drill but i killed it. The light only flashes

  • @mickcuthbert8792
    @mickcuthbert8792 2 месяца назад

    Got the same issue with my dewalt drill, i ain't taking it apart, it'll never work again.

  • @gilbertmesen3558
    @gilbertmesen3558 7 месяцев назад

    U. R. SO SMART. GAD BLESS YOU

  • @bryanclose9780
    @bryanclose9780 6 месяцев назад

    if you ever need the parts soldered back together let me know 👍

  • @rudyfromsomewhere3066
    @rudyfromsomewhere3066 7 месяцев назад +1

    It was manufactured to be single-use tool to throw it away after it breaks and you still repaired it that only few workshops would do.
    That's why I love makita they try to make repairable tools as much as possible unlike dewalt and milwaukee

    • @CrudeBuster
      @CrudeBuster 7 месяцев назад

      when they fail you can see dean here having parts to fix them while DeFault is always a "no fixing, too costly, they only sell the whole thing"

    • @rudyfromsomewhere3066
      @rudyfromsomewhere3066 7 месяцев назад

      @@CrudeBuster yeap Dean saved this drill, it can be used now for a long time again but without parts only buying new

  • @Neodymium5312
    @Neodymium5312 7 месяцев назад +2

    Whats the issue specifically with the hammer action on these drills? I own one myself but i mostly use it for making holes

  • @alexandres8846
    @alexandres8846 7 месяцев назад +5

    Cordless brush motor tools almost did not fail and were more robust and durable. The brushless ones are delicate and have a lot of electronics.

    • @CrudeBuster
      @CrudeBuster 7 месяцев назад +4

      yeah if you don't see this channel you'll never see a brushed motor fail... except they do all the time so dean is still in business because of them

    • @MrNfury8
      @MrNfury8 7 месяцев назад +6

      It was the trigger.
      Absolutely nothing to do with a brushless motor muppet