Has anyone here had success getting a Delta motor repaired? I'm just
curious about the approximate cost, a new one from Delta is $263.64 +
$8 shipping.
This is for a used Delta 37-190 6" jointer that I brought home today
for $180. A decent deal, right?
I tested it on some pine in the guy's driveway, it ran for several
minutes and handled a number of passes on a 2x4. He had upgraded to a
used 8" and had a pretty good shop going with plenty of examples of
his craftsmanship in his house. I could tell he was upgrading to
second generation tools, about where I'd like to be in 3-5 years. So
although I knew the unit was used, it seemed to be properly cared for.
Everything was flat and rust-free and there were no signs of neglect
or abuse.
We took it mostly apart so I could fit it in my car. I got it home and
put back together, re-setting all the blades to within 0.002", and
adjusting the tables and the fence stops to dead on. (This all took
about 2 hours, but I was pleased with how accurate I got the knives.)
Then I turned it on and off a few times, just to make sure the knives
were set and balanced. I smelled something hot, and I figured the belt
was re-setting. But the fourth time I tried the power switch, nothing
happened. It looks like the motor is dead. (Although I still have some
reading to do tonight to see learn how to diagnose it with a
multimeter.)
This seems to be a case of just getting what you pay for when you buy
used, it's always a risk after the warranty period is gone. Any
suggestions on how I can still keep this sweet deal from going sour?
--
Steve Hall [ digitect dancingpaper com ]
"Mike O." <[email protected]> wrote in message
> I agree with Jim. Take it to a motor repair shop and have them
> estimate the repair. They may want to charge you to look at it so ask
> first. Our local guy will apply the diagnosis cost to the repair or
> to the cost of a new motor if needed.
Before doing that, be sure the wood chips did not get into it during the
move. (if it is an open motor)
"Steve Hall" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Has anyone here had success getting a Delta motor repaired? I'm just
> curious about the approximate cost, a new one from Delta is $263.64 +
> $8 shipping.
>
> This is for a used Delta 37-190 6" jointer that I brought home today
> for $180. A decent deal, right?
>
> I tested it on some pine in the guy's driveway, it ran for several
> minutes and handled a number of passes on a 2x4. He had upgraded to a
> used 8" and had a pretty good shop going with plenty of examples of
> his craftsmanship in his house. I could tell he was upgrading to
> second generation tools, about where I'd like to be in 3-5 years. So
> although I knew the unit was used, it seemed to be properly cared for.
> Everything was flat and rust-free and there were no signs of neglect
> or abuse.
>
> We took it mostly apart so I could fit it in my car. I got it home and
> put back together, re-setting all the blades to within 0.002", and
> adjusting the tables and the fence stops to dead on. (This all took
> about 2 hours, but I was pleased with how accurate I got the knives.)
>
> Then I turned it on and off a few times, just to make sure the knives
> were set and balanced. I smelled something hot, and I figured the belt
> was re-setting. But the fourth time I tried the power switch, nothing
> happened. It looks like the motor is dead. (Although I still have some
> reading to do tonight to see learn how to diagnose it with a
> multimeter.)
>
> This seems to be a case of just getting what you pay for when you buy
> used, it's always a risk after the warranty period is gone. Any
> suggestions on how I can still keep this sweet deal from going sour?
>
>
>
> --
> Steve Hall [ digitect dancingpaper com ]
This doesn't sound too promising...
Assuming that the motor is a capacitor start, capacitor run motor, the
either the run capacitor has self destructed or the field coil has a short.
If it is a capacitor start, induction run motor, then the field coil likely
has a short.
What I would do is to take it to an electrical motor shop and get them to
evaluate the motor. It might be easy to spend more money repairing the
motor than a new one would cost.
Jim
On Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:40:17 GMT, Steve Hall
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Has anyone here had success getting a Delta motor repaired? I'm just
>curious about the approximate cost, a new one from Delta is $263.64 +
>$8 shipping.
I agree with Jim. Take it to a motor repair shop and have them
estimate the repair. They may want to charge you to look at it so ask
first. Our local guy will apply the diagnosis cost to the repair or
to the cost of a new motor if needed.
Also, I wouldn't be too concerned about buying the motor from Delta.
You can probably get a better price locally or online.
Mike O.
On Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:40:17 +0000, Steve Hall wrote:
>
> Has anyone here had success getting a Delta motor repaired?
Just an update...I took the motor to a place to evaluate and it ran
perfectly for them. Brought it home and it now works for me, although
about every third time, it throws the GFI when I turn it OFF. I guess
maybe the switch (not original) is going bad. But for now, I have my
first jointer, super smooth and straight!
--
Steve Hall [ digitect dancingpaper com ]