On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:36:29 -0700 (PDT), Too_Many_Tools
wrote:

On Jun 26, 10:05*am,
(thesociologist) wrote:
thesociologist had written this in response tohttp://rittercnc.com/metalworking/Re-Electrical-parts-for-older-power...
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desperado wrote:
-- cant help on the brush holders, but I had some switches that went
bad on
a chop saw. If it the same kind of switch with the triggers on it, they
are
known as "snap switches". *I found a good source from
Mcmaster Carr. hope
that helps.
don paolino
"Jon Anderson" wrote in
message
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I have a really old Chicago Pneumatic Model A, 1/2" drill
that needs new
brush holders. This is a beast of a drill, and I'd machine up new
brush
holders before tossing, but would rather buy.

Also have an older Craftsman aluminum drill, 1/4" capacity.
Says "60"
right below the Craftsman legend, p/n 315.7910. Grip is behind the
motor. This needs the trigger switch. Took the switch apart to see
if I
could repair, but it was hosed. I've not been able to find
anything
easily adaptable. I could crudely hack something in there, but
would
really like to find a switch that looks like it belongs.

I'm just guessing, but both are probably at least 40 years old.
Does
anyone know of sources for electrical components for older tools?

Thanks,

Jon

Jon, I acquired a Craftsman 315.7910 and just completed the buck-passing
telephone circuit at Sears Parts to find out they no longer service this
model. Did you find an alternate source for parts? This one runs, but it
runs intermitantly. I think the bushing probably need replacing, but I
have not been inside yet.

Thanks for any information you can provide.

-Roger-

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Most manufacturers (the folks who actually make the equipment) have
been cutting back on parts inventory in the last decade.

In this downturn, I can imagine them eliminating parts completely.

The others have decided to make parts a "profit center" which means
that the part will cost more than a new tool.

TMT
And it is more expensive to import individual parts from China than to
bring in the assembled tool - only one item to keep track of.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada