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The most common reason a power tool starts to smell of burning or give off smoke is worn carbon brushes arcing inside the motor. It isn't the only reason, though. An overheating motor, a dry bearing, a slipping belt, or a failing battery on a cordless tool can all produce a burning smell or smoke, and they don't all mean the same thing. Some are a five-minute job that costs a few pounds. Others mean you should stop using the tool straight away. This guide explains what each smell and each colour of smoke is telling you, how to narrow down...

Most power tools get binned long before they stop being fixable. A budget cordless drill might give you two or three years of weekend use; a well-kept corded grinder can run for fifteen or more. Below is how long your tools should realistically last, what gives out first, and what the trade does to get years more out of the same kit. How long should a power tool last? There's no single number, because lifespan depends on how the tool is built, how hard it's worked, and whether it's looked after. As a rough guide, based on what we see...

Take a look at our step by step guide on how to change your carbon brushes on the TITAN TTB874CSW Circular saw sold by Screwfix. You can change these Titan TTB874CSW carbon brushes in minutes and get you saw back up and running like new. We now stock these brushes on our online webstore with FAST FREE secure UK delivery HERE

Removing carbon brushes from a Einhell TE-MG 300 EQ Multi-Tool

While most modern power tools are now brushless, there's no reason to throw away your old tools if all they need are a new set of carbon brushes. In this post, we'll discuss how to change the carbon brushes in your cordless drill or impact driver. Here's a quick video example of changing the brushes in a Makita DHP458 LXT Cordless 18v Drill Driver to help show you the process: Here's a breakdown of the steps: How To Change Cordless Drill Carbon Brushes Step 1: Unscrew The Back of the Drill After you've removed the battery, unscrew the two screws...