for real Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I was drilling a hole with my 'Kraft' electric hammer drill when the drill started to run anti clockwise and unscrewing the chuck. I have no complaints re this drill as it has served well for 19 years and was inexpensive. I merely wonder has anyone any idea why this should happen? I also feel rather sad as I will be losing an old trustworthy friend. Thanks all, in advance, for any response. 4.Real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Have you checked to see if you have pressed the button on the drill that allows it to run in reverse? Usually a button near the trigger,,push in from one side and it runs normal,,push from the other and it runs in reverse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyecatcher Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 ^^ You would have thought after 19 yrs he would know about the fwd/rvs button? Not screwing in something with a left handed thread are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Sometimes the simplest of things solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Not an Aussie drill is it, Australian power goes the opposite way to 'normal' power, all tools run backwards. Seriously. Easy mistake, been there, got the T-shirt. Back in the late 90's I was working in Hong Kong on the airport express line (just before Chek Lap Cok-up opened). A Chinese guy was having a hell of a time drilling a wall to put up some sort of signage. Yes, he too had the drill in reverse, never had the heart to tell him (face and all that) but when we were back at that station two days later the sign was sitting forlornly on the floor, it could be there to this day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Only use it looking at a mirror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchClark Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Not an Aussie drill is it, Australian power goes the opposite way to 'normal' power, all tools run backwards. Seriously. Easy mistake, been there, got the T-shirt. Back in the late 90's I was working in Hong Kong on the airport express line (just before Chek Lap Cok-up opened). A Chinese guy was having a hell of a time drilling a wall to put up some sort of signage. Yes, he too had the drill in reverse, never had the heart to tell him (face and all that) but when we were back at that station two days later the sign was sitting forlornly on the floor, it could be there to this day. Are you pulling my leg? How are things wired to make the current backwards? Wouldn't that require a positive ground? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Would I do that ^^^^^^ ????????? Everything 'down under' goes backwards, just look at your bath plughole 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClutchClark Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 You wiseguy, Its just that you are always spot-on with the sparky advice. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozsamurai Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I couldn't bring any of my drill bits over when I moved here either, had to start a collection of clockwise rotation compatible ones. Now I'm going back soon, have to throw them all again, what a hassle. Oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for real Posted November 4, 2014 Author Share Posted November 4, 2014 Have you checked to see if you have pressed the button on the drill that allows it to run in reverse? Usually a button near the trigger,,push in from one side and it runs normal,,push from the other and it runs in reverse. I have had this super tool for 19 years and only today [thanks to you] did I realise it could go in reverse. Ps.I bought for 300 baht a new drill in Big C orange coloured named 'WELD'.. It is also very good for those like me that spend little time drilling. The chuck size is smaller than my old friend but has more power for drilling concrete.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 Easy solution glue on the chuck and buy left-handed drill bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Have you checked to see if you have pressed the button on the drill that allows it to run in reverse? Usually a button near the trigger,,push in from one side and it runs normal,,push from the other and it runs in reverse. I have had this super tool for 19 years and only today [thanks to you] did I realise it could go in reverse. Ps.I bought for 300 baht a new drill in Big C orange coloured named 'WELD'.. It is also very good for those like me that spend little time drilling. The chuck size is smaller than my old friend but has more power for drilling concrete.. Drills used to only go in one direction, so if you only had one drill for 19 years I suppose easy mistake to make. I hate the ones with the direction switch by the trigger- too easy to reverse by mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I just bought a set of "left handed" bits, if it's running in the wrong direction I just change the bit. Problem solved!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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