Mike attempts

My videos are attempts to build, repair, fabricate, and implement to save time and money. The main focus will be my tractor, vehicles, tools, and projects around the house.

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Dec 06, 2025

Replacing Cells in Power Tool Battery Packs

After rebalancing the cells in two old Milwaukee M18 battery packs, one is already down to 3 bars after the first recharge while the other won't hold a charge at all. I figured this would be a good opportunity to compare soldering against spot welding when rebuilding the packs with new Samsung lithium-ion cells. This procedure for replacing the lithium-ion cells in power tool battery packs will wo

Hi-Lift Jack Restoration

I picked up this Handyman Jack for $20. From what I can tell, it was made in the early 1960s, before they changed the name to Hi-Lift Jack. Whether you call it a farm jack, railroad jack, long-beam ratchet jack, trail jack, or a 4x4 jack, this tool can do some real work and also get you out of a bind. See links below for the parts and tools I used:Hi-Lift Jack Fix-it-Kit Repair Kit FK-1:https://am

Balancing Power Tool Battery Packs

Does your Milwaukee M18 battery pack only have 3 bars when fully charged? That's usually a sign that the cells are not balanced. All lithium-ion cells need to be at the same voltage or the battery pack can't fully charge. This cell rebalancing procedure will also work for DeWalt, Makita, or any brand of power tool battery packs. See links below for the parts and tools I used:Battery Charger:https:

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