ATTENTION: Some viewers mentioned right angle drill adapters and electric ratchets. I have a right angle adapter, and they have limitations. You have a bulky drill attached to them making it more difficult to use in tight spots if you need to reach in, and with my unit, I can insert the entire "drill" into a 2x6 wall with only the opening for a double gang electrical box. As for electric ratchets, they're good, but can be bulky and expensive. The purpose of this video was to REPURPOSE an old power window motor. Thanks for watching! Stay safe.
I tried it, no good. LOL It has the power to almost get the car off the ground. In order to make it work, you'd need to add a 2" gear off the gear on the PWM, and have the socket attached to that gear. It will spin slower, but more torque.
I have one, they have limitations. You have a bulky drill attached to them making it more difficult to use in tight spots if you need to reach in, and with my unit, I can insert the entire "drill" into a 2x6 wall with only the opening for a double gang electrical box. Thanks for watching!
I liked how much control there was when driving the screw and drilling the 2x4, tons of smooth torque. Another thing you can do is use this on a scissor jack to change a tire on your car. How much was it for all the parts?
Believe it or not, the scissor jack was my first idea which I tested. It was able to raise the car almost off the ground and then it went to overload. I tested this on three different vehicles, and the same thing, it couldn't get the car completely off the ground. Jacking up a small, lightweight European car probably would work fine, but for a heavier car I would have had to add an additional gear to increase the torque further. It does do an amazing job at driving screws into wood drilling pilot holes or small hole through wood or even into thin sheet metal in tight spaces where you couldn't use an ordinary drill. Thanks for watching! Be sure to share
@@electronicsNmore I would be happy to at least being able to reach the jacking location, as you know that it takes a lot of turns just to reach it... I am lazy 😅
Great idea - thanks! With the low duty cycle use and built in protector, seems like a good candidate for a mild overvolting to increase unloaded speed. eg 4S / 14.8v nom/16.8v max lion battery connected to that long 16ga cord, which would nicely limit current/drop motor voltage, as it loads down.
Why arnt u getting 500,000 views on your videos. Are u not tagging them properly. I’m glad I stumbled across your videos. Keep up the great ideas and videos.
CZcams has been screwing me over for years. I see many other channels uploading inferior videos and getting far more views. If I got fair exposure, I'd already have over 1M subs. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the nice comment.
@@electronicsNmore At just 10-3/4” long and 1.9 lbs, the ratchet is tool-belt portable, and features a 3/4" low-profile head design for work in the tightest of spaces and engine bays. The variable-speed metal trigger and reinforced steel housing provide maximum control and durability with any application.
With windows in car once it is closes or opens window it does stop but on the video it is able to drill through. Is it after it reaches a certain torque? Also, would you be able to increase the torque of this thing by increasing Voltage etc. This is really cool and I am really thinking of few things
With the car window, the trolley connected to the window has a stop at the bottom and top of the track. Once the stop is encountered(or the window closes tight), the current surges causing the overload switch to open the circuit.
Out of curiosity did you ever find out how much torque it puts out? Found a brand new one at a yard sale today and currently sitting in my lap debating on what to use it for. Picked it up for .$50 (yes 50 cents) couldn’t pass it up lol Let me know if you measure and have an idea of power/torque, etc. thanks again!!
Then you need a compressed air supply wherever you use it, no good, I like what I have better. Speed isn't important, getting the job done is. Thanks for watching
Seems like it might be better than a lot of the cheap power screwdrivers out there. - better clearance - higher power (12v vs usually 3.6v or so) - easily replaceable battery/power source The only thing it doesn't have is a clutch but the RPM looks low enough to not need it, and while I can see a lot of runout it probably doesn't matter as much on such a short tool - some jigs set up to align the parts when making it would probably fix that anyway.
For the power… I’d say your seeing it give it take a cm or two. Plenty of power for the size and $$$… you can pick one up used or even new online for about $20 or less or junk yard or yard sale like me and pay 50 cents 😂
Sorry for being insensitive but this tool you made from a power window motor can be replaced by purchasing a electric ratchet, the big thing is the niftiness of being resourceful and making tools for stuff that you don't already have.
Reading "Pinned" comments would be helpful. Electric ratchets are larger(bulkier), and not cheap. Clearly you're not a viewer that appreciates repurposing things you already have.
You can buy switches like the one you are showing that has the cross wiring built into the switch using flat bars at the base of the connectors.This is one I used recently. DC Momentary Reversing Rocker Switch (Double Pole Double Throw) with Wire Pigtails. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U1G5AR6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fpw=alm
ATTENTION: Some viewers mentioned right angle drill adapters and electric ratchets. I have a right angle adapter, and they have limitations. You have a bulky drill attached to them making it more difficult to use in tight spots if you need to reach in, and with my unit, I can insert the entire "drill" into a 2x6 wall with only the opening for a double gang electrical box. As for electric ratchets, they're good, but can be bulky and expensive. The purpose of this video was to REPURPOSE an old power window motor. Thanks for watching! Stay safe.
Nice. Also check out right angle impact drivers.
Awesome hack! Thanks for all of the time and effort you put into the videos!
Glad you liked it! Looking forward to your latest video! Thanks for watching
It's crazy I started watching his channel and subbing to it because I saw a comment on another one of his videos a while back!
I used one of those motors to turn my solar panels on like a lazy Susan type deally years ago. Didn't have to go outside to do it.
Using it at 6V would make a great rotisserie. 🤣 Thanks for watching! Be sure to share the video link with others and rate thumbs up.
This is great! I'm going to use this to motorize some scissor jacks.
I tried it, no good. LOL It has the power to almost get the car off the ground. In order to make it work, you'd need to add a 2" gear off the gear on the PWM, and have the socket attached to that gear. It will spin slower, but more torque.
Good idea. You can also find a 1/4 hex racheting wrench, it will be just 3 cm wide so you can fit it in any tiny space.
Yes, for nut driving, but I like having the power and saving my knuckles. :-) Thanks for watching!
Now that is a really cool idea and I am sure it can be used for many things such as even opening and closing things
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Dewalt and Milwaukee tools make a right angle drill adapter that will also work for these situations. Less than $ 20 US.
I have one, they have limitations. You have a bulky drill attached to them making it more difficult to use in tight spots if you need to reach in, and with my unit, I can insert the entire "drill" into a 2x6 wall with only the opening for a double gang electrical box. Thanks for watching!
Thanks
You're welcome!
I liked how much control there was when driving the screw and drilling the 2x4, tons of smooth torque. Another thing you can do is use this on a scissor jack to change a tire on your car.
How much was it for all the parts?
Believe it or not, the scissor jack was my first idea which I tested. It was able to raise the car almost off the ground and then it went to overload. I tested this on three different vehicles, and the same thing, it couldn't get the car completely off the ground. Jacking up a small, lightweight European car probably would work fine, but for a heavier car I would have had to add an additional gear to increase the torque further. It does do an amazing job at driving screws into wood drilling pilot holes or small hole through wood or even into thin sheet metal in tight spaces where you couldn't use an ordinary drill. Thanks for watching! Be sure to share
I only needed to buy the red power cord and switch. I had the socket and tips. Less than 20 bucks.
@@electronicsNmore I would be happy to at least being able to reach the jacking location, as you know that it takes a lot of turns just to reach it... I am lazy 😅
Nice, gives me ideas on how to re-purpose a old mini screw gun. Thanks!
Glad you liked the video Tor!
Nice tool
Glad you like it!
This is awesome. Nice vid yo.
Thanks for the visit
WhyeeE Coyote, super genius!
Cheers and thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Nice!
Thanks James! Be sure to share.
Good stuff, my d/s is going out on my 2009 suv. I'll try your fix from another video 1st if that doesn't work ill have a new mini drill. Thanks👍
Good luck! Thanks for watching Orley. Be sure to share the video link.
Good morning from Arizona
One of the many places I lived. LOL
Nice👍
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Great idea - thanks!
With the low duty cycle use and built in protector, seems like a good candidate for a mild overvolting to increase unloaded speed. eg 4S / 14.8v nom/16.8v max lion battery connected to that long 16ga cord, which would nicely limit current/drop motor voltage, as it loads down.
Yes, I tested at 14.5v, and it was just fine. Thanks for watching!
@@electronicsNmore Cool - thanks!
*A+*
Thank you
Why arnt u getting 500,000 views on your videos. Are u not tagging them properly. I’m glad I stumbled across your videos. Keep up the great ideas and videos.
CZcams has been screwing me over for years. I see many other channels uploading inferior videos and getting far more views. If I got fair exposure, I'd already have over 1M subs. Thanks for watching, and thanks for the nice comment.
What about a Millwakee M12 rachet? How does the cost of building this compare to $100 for the rachet? The Milkwalkee is much thinner. And no cord.
That's a quality ratchet, but looks much bulkier. If you want higher torque, then it's def the way to go.
@@electronicsNmore At just 10-3/4” long and 1.9 lbs, the ratchet is tool-belt portable, and features a 3/4" low-profile head design for work in the tightest of spaces and engine bays. The variable-speed metal trigger and reinforced steel housing provide maximum control and durability with any application.
@@joecraigslist9467 10 3/4" not too short
@@electronicsNmore How long is your model? Any idea what it cost to build. I've don't have a window motor.
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You need one of those digital torque blocks project farm uses to measure the maximum torque this power ratchet can put out.
Actually, I could connect my Tekton torque wrench to the 1/4" drive adapter to measure how much.
With windows in car once it is closes or opens window it does stop but on the video it is able to drill through. Is it after it reaches a certain torque? Also, would you be able to increase the torque of this thing by increasing Voltage etc. This is really cool and I am really thinking of few things
With the car window, the trolley connected to the window has a stop at the bottom and top of the track. Once the stop is encountered(or the window closes tight), the current surges causing the overload switch to open the circuit.
Out of curiosity did you ever find out how much torque it puts out? Found a brand new one at a yard sale today and currently sitting in my lap debating on what to use it for. Picked it up for .$50 (yes 50 cents) couldn’t pass it up lol
Let me know if you measure and have an idea of power/torque, etc.
thanks again!!
I can do the same thing and faster with air power.
Then you need a compressed air supply wherever you use it, no good, I like what I have better. Speed isn't important, getting the job done is. Thanks for watching
Man your a Genius - Love it 🤘🇬🇧
Seems like it might be better than a lot of the cheap power screwdrivers out there.
- better clearance
- higher power (12v vs usually 3.6v or so)
- easily replaceable battery/power source
The only thing it doesn't have is a clutch but the RPM looks low enough to not need it, and while I can see a lot of runout it probably doesn't matter as much on such a short tool - some jigs set up to align the parts when making it would probably fix that anyway.
It's a useful tool, but not something that would replace all other tools.
Oh no, Rose left one of her car doors unlocked! 🤦♂️
LOL
That was a very inventive hack. However, I would not let Rose borrow it for any reason, just saying.....😂😂👍👍😉😉
She was there for the filming, she was drooling like a St Bernard. LOL
4:42 ? "A wood chisel"! What is this sacrilege you talk of?
The razor sharp chisel easily sliced the plastic gear into the correct shape.
Show us a more compact version please.
As compact as you'll get.
For the power… I’d say your seeing it give it take a cm or two.
Plenty of power for the size and $$$… you can pick one up used or even new online for about $20 or less or junk yard or yard sale like me and pay 50 cents 😂
didnt you have an small electric screwdriver as big as a pen?
Yes, it's a motion controlled screwdriver. I used it in my Nintendo Switch repair video.
Sorry for being insensitive but this tool you made from a power window motor can be replaced by purchasing a electric ratchet, the big thing is the niftiness of being resourceful and making tools for stuff that you don't already have.
Reading "Pinned" comments would be helpful. Electric ratchets are larger(bulkier), and not cheap. Clearly you're not a viewer that appreciates repurposing things you already have.
You are from which country?? Are you an engineer 🤔
United States
You can buy switches like the one you are showing that has the cross wiring built into the switch using flat bars at the base of the connectors.This is one I used recently. DC Momentary Reversing Rocker Switch (Double Pole Double Throw) with Wire Pigtails. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U1G5AR6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fpw=alm
Yes, but they're harder to find and usually more expensive. If space is a concern, then I'd definitely buy one. Thanks for watching!
Great, now we are all SCREWED... yup I’ll let myself out ...