How to Replace a Broken Wire on a Circular Saw

Today we're here to talk about breathing life back into your old tools! I don't know if you've noticed, but for the last 3 years, I've been working with a cut cord on this circular saw. For links to purchase the products in this video CLICK SHOW MORE ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇

Today I'm here to show you how to change the power supply cord when you've cut it. Keep on watching to find out how to replace a broken wire on a circular saw.

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[Gracemutley]

Not sure why but it was driving me nuts watching you use that tiny little bit to open that saw! lol

[aarontate]

Just done this. So easy!
Thanks for the great tip.
I will definitely upgrade to a longer cord later 😊

[aml]

Thanks again for another great video Jeff & team! I bought a used but excellent vacuum quality vacuum for a song because it was broken, and thought it needed a new motor. I took it apart and discovered it was an issue with the cord. I thought I would be able to replace the cord just like you showed in this video, but my cord was soldered on, so I needed a different solution. I decided to splice the cord, and a very helpful gentleman at the hardware store advised that I just use a heavy duty extension cord like the one you showed here. $20 and 10 minutes later, I have an amazing vacuum that others would have trashed!

I really appreciate you showing us not just the “how”, but the “why”. 👍

[CautiousCrow]

In every video I see Jeff running around with a 20ft Philips extension on his drills. The one video with a recessed screw and he's using a dinky 1inch bit on his drill lol.

[johnfithian-franks]

Hi Jeff, I used the same method, but I took the extra step of soldering the wire after I had twisted it into the shape I wanted. Nowadays I use a crimper tool to put new ring tags on so it looks just like the wire you took off.

[michaelbutt]

I have to replace the cord on my dewalt angle grinder. I’m definitely putting a 25 ft cord on it. Brilliant idea! Thanks for sharing

[luisfoxfu]

Wow, why would there be a dislike on this video already. Best video on restoring worn out tools. Never thought it was that easy.

[Engineer]

4:24 No, that part intended to prevent the cord from making too tight turns where it enters the tool. This prevents the conductors in the wire from breaking due to material fatigue due to bending them too much. For example when winding the cord around the tool for storing, or when the cord is too short and you accidentally yank on the cord on a 90 degree angle. It’s the part at 5:04 which clamps the cord to the tool.

[TheRealPhoenix_Retromods]

If I had to spend on an expensive cord and repair my gear, I'd drop a couple of boxes more for a crimping tool and a set of assorted insulated terminals on amazon. If the crimping tool is versatile enough you can do other terminals than the rings inside the DeWalt, hence other repairs.

[zachmiller]

Great video jeff....never seen anyone use an impact driver without the bit extender till now...good to know thats possible in a pinch

[mizsparkie]

Love it! More like this please! I loves the full on how- to videos, but stuff like this is so helpful for someone like me, thanks!

[Synaux]

Good video. I've done this many times. However, that rubber peice does provide some strain relief, it is more intended to stop the shielding from deteriorating from sharp bending over time at the base of the machine.

So dont start twirling your tools over your head like a mace just because that is installed ;)

[blakeenglish]

Awesome! One thing I’ve always wondered is how to fix the drywall tape separation that causes a crack in the paint! I hate seeing it everywhere I go to and don’t really know what to do about it. You’re the man!

[Shawn]

I would LOVE to have someone like you working on my House, it was built in 1908!

[CarSalesMasterclass]

Would love to see a collab with Essential Craftsman!

[AndrewMiguelez]

Myself and my collection of Ryobi tools, which I take care of the same as you do with your DeWalt, will sit in the back and enjoy this presentation despite your slight to us and our extra spending money. No, no, we're fine and not offended in the least. 😋

[timbrooke]

Dude that's just old school replacing your cord, I forget this dyi..lmao, but I learned alot off your sheetrock and tile videos, for sure, ty

[natejm]

On our job site, we almost exclusively use that exact saw.

I have done this exact repair more than a handful of times, but when you cycle through new guys, you find they all have a habit of cutting the cord.

Replacing the cord is exactly as easy as Jeff shows it to be... wrapping the wires around the screws is way easier than going to the hardware store and trying to match the terminal size to the clips in a pinch. Don’t waste your time.

Make sure you get a nice all weather flexible cord as a replacement, and make it a long one, if you don’t have the $$$ to go cordless, nothing beats a 25’+ cord on your saw.

Great video! 👍

[zav]

For a 120-volt circuit, you can run up to 50 feet of 14 AWG cable without exceeding 3 percent voltage drop. This include the wiring inside the walls.

[LeverPhile]

I do this for tools (like my cheap shop vac) that came with only a short 6 foot or so 16 gauge power cord. Upgraded it with a 25 foot long 14 gauge extension cord. Did the same a dual action polisher used for car paint correction