An extension cord can seriously limit proper voltage. If the extension cord
was not of the correct gauge you may have been experiencing voltage drop.
Remove the restriction/extension cord, and you again have proper voltage and
the sander will run at normal speed.
That said, I always use an extension cord and do not see a speed drop
although the extension cord is short and 14 gauge IIRC. I do hear a speed
drop when the compressor comes on that is connected to the same circuit but
different outlet.
With the increase in speed, do you see any increase in output from the
sander?
"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Yes, Leon, I was using it with an extension cord for a while before this
> happened. So what have I done? Thanks again, JG
>
> Leon wrote:
>
>> "JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>> news:[email protected]...
>> > My Speed Bloc has started to operate at a much faster speed. The manual
>> > does not mention any brake / clutch pad that needs replacement. Any
>> > ideas? Thanks, JG
>> >
>> It is just a motor that spins. Could you have possibly been using an
>> extension cord prior to it speeding up?
>
"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Hi Leon,
> I feel like such a goof as I should have mentioned this before. A day or
> so
> before this problem was noticed, the sander started to make a sick noise.
> It
> turned out that a ring had come off the shaft that joins the paper clips
> on one
> end of the sander and they we vibrating like crazy, so I took them off. I
> guess
> replacing the base or at least the clips is worth trying. Thanks, JG
Yeah been there and done that. I removed the spring clamps and ended up
putting them back on to stop the out of control vibration. The whole pad
assembly is available for about $35.
Yes, Leon, I was using it with an extension cord for a while before this
happened. So what have I done? Thanks again, JG
Leon wrote:
> "JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > My Speed Bloc has started to operate at a much faster speed. The manual
> > does not mention any brake / clutch pad that needs replacement. Any
> > ideas? Thanks, JG
> >
> It is just a motor that spins. Could you have possibly been using an
> extension cord prior to it speeding up?
Hi Leon,
It was a 12 gauge 10' cord. My shop is in the country and voltage fluctuations
are common. They have been working on a small transformer station down the road.
Maybe there is a connection.
And yes, with an increase in speed the sander worked faster making it tough to
control. I am back in the shop today so I will se if the problem still exists.
Cheers, JG
Leon wrote:
> An extension cord can seriously limit proper voltage. If the extension cord
> was not of the correct gauge you may have been experiencing voltage drop.
> Remove the restriction/extension cord, and you again have proper voltage and
> the sander will run at normal speed.
>
> That said, I always use an extension cord and do not see a speed drop
> although the extension cord is short and 14 gauge IIRC. I do hear a speed
> drop when the compressor comes on that is connected to the same circuit but
> different outlet.
>
> With the increase in speed, do you see any increase in output from the
> sander?
>
> "JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Yes, Leon, I was using it with an extension cord for a while before this
> > happened. So what have I done? Thanks again, JG
> >
> > Leon wrote:
> >
> >> "JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >> news:[email protected]...
> >> > My Speed Bloc has started to operate at a much faster speed. The manual
> >> > does not mention any brake / clutch pad that needs replacement. Any
> >> > ideas? Thanks, JG
> >> >
> >> It is just a motor that spins. Could you have possibly been using an
> >> extension cord prior to it speeding up?
> >
Hi Leon,
I feel like such a goof as I should have mentioned this before. A day or so
before this problem was noticed, the sander started to make a sick noise. It
turned out that a ring had come off the shaft that joins the paper clips on one
end of the sander and they we vibrating like crazy, so I took them off. I guess
replacing the base or at least the clips is worth trying. Thanks, JG
Leon wrote:
> "JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Hi Leon,
> > It was a 12 gauge 10' cord. My shop is in the country and voltage
> > fluctuations
> > are common. They have been working on a small transformer station down the
> > road.
> > Maybe there is a connection.
> > And yes, with an increase in speed the sander worked faster making it
> > tough to
> > control. I am back in the shop today so I will se if the problem still
> > exists.
> > Cheers, JG
>
> I would wonder if maybe you are receiving more that the normal voltage to
> your house now if the work is being done in the area. The sander should not
> be hard to control.
> On another note, my sander started vibrating badly and seemed to run faster
> about a year ago and pieces started coming off of the base. I ended up
> replacing the base and the sander vibrated less and worked like new.
"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> My Speed Bloc has started to operate at a much faster speed. The manual
> does not mention any brake / clutch pad that needs replacement. Any
> ideas? Thanks, JG
>
It is just a motor that spins. Could you have possibly been using an
extension cord prior to it speeding up?
"JGS" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hi Leon,
> It was a 12 gauge 10' cord. My shop is in the country and voltage
> fluctuations
> are common. They have been working on a small transformer station down the
> road.
> Maybe there is a connection.
> And yes, with an increase in speed the sander worked faster making it
> tough to
> control. I am back in the shop today so I will se if the problem still
> exists.
> Cheers, JG
I would wonder if maybe you are receiving more that the normal voltage to
your house now if the work is being done in the area. The sander should not
be hard to control.
On another note, my sander started vibrating badly and seemed to run faster
about a year ago and pieces started coming off of the base. I ended up
replacing the base and the sander vibrated less and worked like new.