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Default 25 year old Craftman 10 in 2HP table saw is smoking

On Friday, September 6, 2013 11:23:17 PM UTC-5, Lew Hodgett wrote:
"Michael" wrote:



It's a direct drive. I like the idea of having someone rebuild the


motor. What will that set me back?


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Unfortunately a rewind of a fractional HP, direct drive motor will

probably cost 75%-80% of the cost of a new direct drive saw.



Lew


Yeah, I just talked to a guy who does this. He said it's going to cost more than the motor is worth.