Weird Electric Hand Drill Problem

[Rube]

I have had this Craftsman Electric Hand drill for many years and it has been working fine.

Lately, it shuts off when I change its position. For example, it may work when I'm holding the drill horizontally, but if I change to a vertical position it shuts off.

Sometimes, if I am lucky, I can get it started in one position and it will work for awhile when I change its position buy pretty soon it will shut off.

I've taken it apart, checked the brushes, etc. but can not find anything obvious.

Anybody have any suggestions.

Thanks

[Jeff Sellers]

Lately, it shuts off when I change its position. For example, it may work when I'm holding the drill horizontally, but if I change to a vertical position it shuts off.

Sometimes, if I am lucky, I can get it started in one position and it will work for awhile when I change its position buy pretty soon it will shut off.

I've taken it apart, checked the brushes, etc. but can not find anything obvious.

Anybody have any suggestions.

Thanks

Rube,

I would check the power cord for continuity problems...could easily be a broken wire at either end causing intermittent contact when you move it around.

Hope this helps,

Jeff

[Rube]

Lately, it shuts off when I change its position. For example, it may work when I'm holding the drill horizontally, but if I change to a vertical position it shuts off.

Sometimes, if I am lucky, I can get it started in one position and it will work for awhile when I change its position buy pretty soon it will shut off.

I've taken it apart, checked the brushes, etc. but can not find anything obvious.

Anybody have any suggestions.

Thanks

Rube,

I would check the power cord for continuity problems...could easily be a broken wire at either end causing intermittent contact when you move it around.

Hope this helps,

Jeff

[George Nuetzel]

Rube,

Possibly the line cord at the plug end may be intermittent. The next time it is running properly, wiggle the cord near the plug. Next, plug it in to a different receptacle and see if it has the same effect. If it does not, the wiring inside the junction box may be loose at the receptacle. This is a common problem if your home has aluminum wiring. Aluminum wiring was used for only a short period time and could cause fires. Retightening the screws will only be a temporary fix.

George

Rube wrote:

[Jeff Sellers]

No Problem, Rube

I just found this group and am happy I was able to help....

And now back to lurking....

Jeff

Lately, it shuts off when I change its position. For example, it may work when I'm holding the drill horizontally, but if I change to a vertical position it shuts off.

Sometimes, if I am lucky, I can get it started in one position and it will work for awhile when I change its position buy pretty soon it will shut off.

I've taken it apart, checked the brushes, etc. but can not find anything obvious.

Anybody have any suggestions.

Thanks

Rube,

I would check the power cord for continuity problems...could easily be a broken wire at either end causing intermittent contact when you move it around.

Hope this helps,

Jeff