I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i

In rec.crafts.metalworking Ignoramus20538 wrote:
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

you forgot to plug it in.

"Cydrome Leader" wrote: you forgot to plug it in.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
After you plug it in, if it still does not run, try nudging the rotor
slightly. That may seat the brushes or dislodge some dirt particles.

On 2009-05-27, Leo Lichtman wrote:

"Cydrome Leader" wrote: you forgot to plug it in.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
After you plug it in, if it still does not run, try nudging the rotor
slightly. That may seat the brushes or dislodge some dirt particles.

OK, that sounds like a plan.

Otherwise I will take it apart and will go through it with a
multimeter.

i

"Ignoramus20538" wrote in message
OK, that sounds like a plan.

Otherwise I will take it apart and will go through it with a
multimeter.

If it was working when it was put on the shelf, then I'd start with the
switch and then the brushes. It's possible that accumulated dust has worked
its way into the switch or perhaps the brushes.

"Ignoramus20538" wrote:

OK, that sounds like a plan.

Otherwise I will take it apart and will go through it with a
multimeter.


Spend some time with a blow gun first.

Lew

R.Y.O.B.I. = Replace Your Old Beltsander Immediately

On May 27, 9:45*am, Ignoramus20538 ignoramus20...@NOSPAM.
20538.invalid wrote:
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i

On May 27, 9:45*am, Ignoramus20538 ignoramus20...@NOSPAM.
20538.invalid wrote:
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i

I would start with the switch. I have a Ryobi (Craftsman) belt sander
that wore the switch out just last week. It's a German switch that
doesn't have very good dust protection so I'll be sealing it up better
with some Shoe Goo. The switch literally burned one of the contacts
due to dust buildup.

"Ignoramus20538" wrote in message
...
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i


Smack it on something first. Then try the other stuff.

I own one. Every now and then it needs a smack.

On 2009-05-28, LD wrote:
"Ignoramus20538" wrote in message
...
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i


Smack it on something first. Then try the other stuff.

I own one. Every now and then it needs a smack.


Yep, "smacking" and several related tricks "did it". Thanks to all.

i

In rec.crafts.metalworking Ignoramus21710 wrote:
On 2009-05-28, LD wrote:
"Ignoramus20538" wrote in message
...
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i


Smack it on something first. Then try the other stuff.

I own one. Every now and then it needs a smack.


Yep, "smacking" and several related tricks "did it". Thanks to all.

"tricks" like plugging it in?

"Cydrome Leader" wrote: "tricks" like plugging it in?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Another "trick:" paying the electric bill. ;-)

On 2009-05-28, Leo Lichtman wrote:

"Cydrome Leader" wrote: "tricks" like plugging it in?
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Another "trick:" paying the electric bill. ;-)

Pressing the ON button also helps...

i

Ignoramus21710 wrote:
On 2009-05-28, LD wrote:
"Ignoramus20538" wrote in message
...
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i

Smack it on something first. Then try the other stuff.

I own one. Every now and then it needs a smack.


Yep, "smacking" and several related tricks "did it". Thanks to all.

i
PM - Percussive Maintenance. Jeez, guys, did you never have
TV sets in the 60s?
/m

"Mark F" wrote in message
news
Ignoramus21710 wrote:
On 2009-05-28, LD wrote:
"Ignoramus20538" wrote in message
...
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i

Smack it on something first. Then try the other stuff.

I own one. Every now and then it needs a smack.

Yep, "smacking" and several related tricks "did it". Thanks to all.

i
PM - Percussive Maintenance. Jeez, guys, did you never have
TV sets in the 60s?
/m


"SMACK!"
"Try the other side."
"SMACK!"
"That fixed it, but it's a bit fuzzy. Try the tinfoil on the rabbit ears."

On Fri, 29 May 2009 00:43:20 GMT, "LD"
wrote:

"Mark F" wrote in message
news
Ignoramus21710 wrote:
On 2009-05-28, LD wrote:
"Ignoramus20538" wrote in message
...
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i

Smack it on something first. Then try the other stuff.

I own one. Every now and then it needs a smack.

Yep, "smacking" and several related tricks "did it". Thanks to all.

i
PM - Percussive Maintenance. Jeez, guys, did you never have
TV sets in the 60s?
/m


"SMACK!"
"Try the other side."
"SMACK!"
"That fixed it, but it's a bit fuzzy. Try the tinfoil on the rabbit ears."
In 1983, my landlady didn't have cable TV, and in order to watch "The
Thorn Birds" I sat and held an aluminum baking sheet at the critical
angle to provide clear reception.
Gerry :-)}
London, Canada

On May 27, 9:45*am, Ignoramus20538 ignoramus20...@NOSPAM.
20538.invalid wrote:
I have a Ryobi belt sander that I used a lot, then it spent a couple
of years on a shelf. Now it does not run at all, nothing happens with
I press the switch.

My question is what is the most likely culprit in that sander? Brushes
maybe?

i

More likely the power cord. They usually break just where they enter
the appliance - sometimes at the plug if you pulled it out by the
cord.

Otherwise it could be a number of things and a meter is your friend.