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George

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On Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:42:31 -0500, George
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Well, it happened in this case -- this for a RAS which use integral
motors, not external mounts. The advice for a rewind shop is best bet.

??? The place I mentioned can supply a replacement motor, as can any
electrical suppy house I've ever encountered. The motor was not custom
designed for that radial arm saw. A standard motor was specified by
whomever designed the saw. All you need is any numbers found on the
motor, and some dimensional information. This is not rocket science.
But how could you know that? I had a similar vintage same name radial
arm saw and the motor was anything but a standard form. The head is
basically built around the motor.

...Using generic components. If this is a really old cast iron saw, it
may be a re-labeled DeWalt. Really, you are making this far more
complicated than it is.

You still didn't answer how you absolutely know with such extreme
confidence that it was a standard part. It isn't at all unusual for OEMs
to specify special designs to cut cost.

As I mentioned I had one of those saws (maybe even the same model #). It
was more of a nostalgia thing to get a replacement motor than value
because those saws were not well made because anything could kick them
out of adjustment.

I disassembled the motor housing and took careful measurements and
photos. It was a specially made unit and we couldn't find it or even
anything close that could be modified.

Then again, maybe the OP doesn't know the difference between "burned
out" and "just needs a new set of brushes installed".