My Makita 3/8" cordless drill fell down a ladder and broke the handle in half just above the battery. I removed the rubber cover in the area where the Handle caved in, half removed. The bottom of the handle holding the battery broke off completely. The only thing holding the bottom to the top was the wiring harness. The bottom got stuck with a half inch gap. I carried Acetone on the cracked area and the areas around the crack to etch the plastic I applied a two part epoxy to the brake, above and below the brake I bonded the two halves firmly together and left them overnight I did used the first coat of epoxy as a primer I then took drywall tape with fiberglass mesh and three coats of mesh tape around the brake handles fe I applied a second coat of epoxy which was the first coat over the fiberglass drywall tape. I let the second coat of epoxy dry overnight. Finally I applied a third coat of epoxy which was the second coat of epoxy over the drywall fiberglass cloth. I applied a second coat over the mesh to thicken the layer covering the mesh. It was a week ago. I have used the drill several times since the repair. The drill works great, looks very solid and holds up well. The 3/8" body itself is hard plastic. I think this epoxy is perfect for this application with fiberglass mesh for added strength. I used this epoxy for strength only, not aesthetic reasons. very happy with the end result. I think he gave this Makita 3/8" cordless drill a makeover. Otherwise this drill would have been thrown in the trash.
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