Monthly Archives: March 2020

Makita have released the world’s first cordless 235mm circular saw in the DHS901Z, combining battery innovation and massive cutting capacity.

The DHS901Z is perfectly suited for a wide range of trades requiring a large cut capacity circular saw with the freedom of cordless useability. Utilising battery power from two 18V lithium-Ion batteries, this battery system can handle applications such as cutting sheet and LVL timbers, traditionally handled by a corded saw. This is demonstrated by the 4500rpm no load speed motor, and the Automatic Torque Drive which automatically adjusts speed & torque for optimal cutting.

Other features include, an electric brake, twin LED job light, large bevel capacity -1 degree left and 60 degrees right, and AWS (Auto-start Wireless System) on demand dust extraction via Bluetooth connection.

The DHS901Z from Makita is now available to order. Shop here!

Carbon Brush replacement is something that is inevitable with any quality power tool as they typically operate with universal motors that utilise carbon brushes to direct current through the armature. This design of motor has been around for a long time which is reliable cost effective to manufacture but has a consumable component being the carbon brushes.

These are a relatively simple item to replace with most tools having quick access brush caps that can be unscrewed to release the worn brushes and insert the replacement carbon brushes.

The term universal motor dose not cover the carbon brushes almost every tool has a different type of brush dependent on how the tool was designed. Fortunately Gasweld with years of experience selling and supporting trades people who use power tools to make their living. This being said Gasweld not only carries an extensive range of carbon