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Reliant bandsaw
Bought one from Woodworkers' Warehouse a few years back, now the power
switch died. Anyone know of a source for replacement parts? TIA Buddy |
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Buddy Matlosz wrote:
Bought one from Woodworkers' Warehouse a few years back, now the power switch died. Anyone know of a source for replacement parts? TIA Buddy I believe Reliant and Grizzly bandsaws where made by the same manufacturer. I'd try Grizzly's web site: http://www.grizzly.com/products/item...F&site=grizzly -- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA (Remove -SPAM- to send email) |
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"Ba r r y" wrote in message ... On Sun, 24 Apr 2005 12:20:01 -0400, "Buddy Matlosz" wrote: Bought one from Woodworkers' Warehouse a few years back, now the power switch died. Anyone know of a source for replacement parts? If Jack's suggestion doesn't pan out, remember that switches are standard items, functionally. You may have to drill some holes or mount an external box to the tool, but you'll have use of it. Ping if you need more help. Barry Actually, I got impatient and did just that. Got a toggle switch from Radio ****, and fabricated a new plate from sheet metal salvaged from an old fluorescent fixture. It's good to be a packrat sometimes. Thanx anyway for the suggestions. B. |
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Using a toggle switch as a replacement can be a dangerous decision, although
it will do as a temporary fix if you understand the consequences of using it. I believe that the original switch on these saws is a magnetic switch. If the saw is running and the power goes off, the saw won't re-start when the power comes back on, until you push the start button. The replacement switch from Grizzley is likely the best (and safest) choice and you should get rid of that toggle switch as soon as you can. -- Charley (retired safety engineer and fire marshal) "Buddy Matlosz" wrote in message ... "Ba r r y" wrote in message ... On Sun, 24 Apr 2005 12:20:01 -0400, "Buddy Matlosz" wrote: Bought one from Woodworkers' Warehouse a few years back, now the power switch died. Anyone know of a source for replacement parts? If Jack's suggestion doesn't pan out, remember that switches are standard items, functionally. You may have to drill some holes or mount an external box to the tool, but you'll have use of it. Ping if you need more help. Barry Actually, I got impatient and did just that. Got a toggle switch from Radio ****, and fabricated a new plate from sheet metal salvaged from an old fluorescent fixture. It's good to be a packrat sometimes. Thanx anyway for the suggestions. B. |
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Charley wrote:
Using a toggle switch as a replacement can be a dangerous decision, although it will do as a temporary fix if you understand the consequences of using it. I believe that the original switch on these saws is a magnetic switch. Most bandsaws in sizes that Reliant might have made don't use magnetic switches. They usually use simple snap switches that look like magnetic switches. Barry |
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