Fixing The IKEA FIXA Cordless Drill Machine

First of all, the name IKEA is not pronounced as EYE-KIA—as most people do—but EE-KIA—as the Swedes do. With this settled, let us move on to the story of a dysfunctional IKEA FIXA cordless drill machine.

History

I bought this cheap babe to supplement what I already owned: a mid-sized Black & Decker 2-speed hammer drill and a larger Bosch variable-speed bi-directional hammer drill. I needed the IKEA FIXA to help do odd jobs without the inconvenience of using heavier drills in confined spaces.

Soon I discovered that the FIXA was the McDonald of drills—it partially filled a need but without much satisfaction. The battery drained fast and for some jobs I again reverted to using my other bulkier babes.

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