Harbor Freight Polisher Mods that take 15 minutes

[mnewxcv]

So there have been threads on various forums showing these mods, and I figured I would do a how-to video for them. The mods are power button relocation so they are on top instead of the left side, and regreasing the gear head to make the machine quieter and vibrate less. Here are the links!


relocate the power switch to the top of the unit rather than the side
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTZnrTdfxxE

use a higher quality extreme pressure/temp grease in the gear head to quiet the machine and reduce vibration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBnsuxTvslQ

updated method of opening gear head:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be1ZnsJcqR8

add a longer power cord to the unit to replace the 6 foot one that it comes with
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeNOlgQdOgw


I figured if I were going to do the mods myself(which I did), I would take a how to video for those interested in doing these mods as well. You can see how straightforward it is.

 

[black92]

Sweet!!! I plan to do the first two mods to mine Thanks!

Edit: Just a suggestion, but if you had a little more light I think the video would be less grainy.

 

[mnewxcv]

Sweet!!! I plan to do the first two mods to mine Thanks!

Edit: Just a suggestion, but if you had a little more light I think the video would be less grainy.

I added an updated way of opening the gear head to the original post. It should be done uploading shortly! I will try using a better camera from now on, the camera in use was a cheap and old logitech webcam. it just made it easier to record right to my laptop.

 

[NastyGT500]

Great info! Nice of you to take the time to make the vids and post!

 

[mavericks-03svt]

nice job dude. Even though you used a webcam it was very easy to follow.