A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder. I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too big.
`Casper

"Casper" wrote in message
...

A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder. I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too big.
`Casper

Not sure why you're not finding any appropriately sized motors. Maybe your
search criteria? Any decent motor shop in your area should be able to hook
you up, as can Grangers. As well, there must be a thousand places from ebay
to suzie's motor sales on the net. Look at the nameplate from the original
motor and you'll get the fame spec. Just look for one with the same spec
and same HP spec.

--

-Mike-

"Casper" wrote in message
...
A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder. I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too big.
`Casper

Yellow pages, electric motors.

Leon wrote:
"Casper" wrote in message
...
A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it
appears the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors?
I'd even like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or
grinder. I'd prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the
wheels and all. I've done some google searching but so far
everything is too big. `Casper

Yellow pages, electric motors.

If an electric motor repair shop can't fix it for a reasonable price, then
I'd try Harbor Fright, Grizzly, McMaster, and Grainger.

If that fails, go to http://www.baldor.com and find the model you need then
check "where to buy" for a distributer.

Warning--you can probably get a new drill press for the price of a Baldor
motor.

J. Clarke wrote:
Leon wrote:
"Casper" wrote in message
...
A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it
appears the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors?
I'd even like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or
grinder. I'd prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the
wheels and all. I've done some google searching but so far
everything is too big. `Casper
Yellow pages, electric motors.

If an electric motor repair shop can't fix it for a reasonable price, then
I'd try Harbor Fright, Grizzly, McMaster, and Grainger.

If that fails, go to http://www.baldor.com and find the model you need then
check "where to buy" for a distributer.

Warning--you can probably get a new drill press for the price of a Baldor
motor.

The smoke in the motor on my Delta BOSS oscillating spindle sander just
escaped so I'm looking for a replacement myself. The replacement
motor(discontinued)on Delta's service website, a 1/4HP single phase,
retails for US$195 ... the BOSS has a retail price of $279 (for anyone
wanting to take the chance on a 21st century Delta product), so I'm in a
quandry ... what to do?

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Swingman wrote:
J. Clarke wrote:
Leon wrote:
"Casper" wrote in message
...
A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it
appears the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors?
I'd even like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or
grinder. I'd prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the
wheels and all. I've done some google searching but so far
everything is too big. `Casper
Yellow pages, electric motors.

If an electric motor repair shop can't fix it for a reasonable price,
then I'd try Harbor Fright, Grizzly, McMaster, and Grainger.

If that fails, go to http://www.baldor.com and find the model you need
then check "where to buy" for a distributer.

Warning--you can probably get a new drill press for the price of a
Baldor motor.

The smoke in the motor on my Delta BOSS oscillating spindle sander just
escaped so I'm looking for a replacement myself. The replacement
motor(discontinued)on Delta's service website, a 1/4HP single phase,
retails for US$195 ... the BOSS has a retail price of $279 (for anyone
wanting to take the chance on a 21st century Delta product), so I'm in a
quandry ... what to do?

When the motor on my Delta 14" bandsaw rolled over on its back with its
little feet in the air, I did a fair amount of research and ended up
with a Grizzly model based mainly on price and my satisfaction with the
company. Wired it up for 240 and replaced the plug. I have but a few
months of sporadic use on it, but so far I am happy.

woof,
jo4hn

Swingman said:

...
The smoke in the motor on my Delta BOSS oscillating spindle sander just
escaped so I'm looking for a replacement myself. The replacement
motor(discontinued)on Delta's service website, a 1/4HP single phase,
retails for US$195 ... the BOSS has a retail price of $279 (for anyone
wanting to take the chance on a 21st century Delta product), so I'm in a
quandry ... what to do?

Man, I do NOT want to hear that. I have one also, bought when the
local dealers dropped Delta during the B&D assimilation - for $125
w/the drum kit. Am generally satisfied with it, but thought that the
osc mech would be the first to give it up. As for parts being
discontinued, WTF, I just saw it being sold online. Those Chinese
motors/switches/pot metal/bearings/etc just ain't holding up...


Greg G.

"Swingman" wrote in message
The smoke in the motor on my Delta BOSS oscillating spindle sander just
escaped so I'm looking for a replacement myself. The replacement
motor(discontinued)on Delta's service website, a 1/4HP single phase,
retails for US$195 ... the BOSS has a retail price of $279 (for anyone
wanting to take the chance on a 21st century Delta product), so I'm in a
quandry ... what to do?

Good repairs shops can replace the smoke for about half the price of a new
motor. May be worth a phone call, but a lot of small motors are
disposable.

On Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:55:41 -0500, Casper
wrote:

A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder. I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too big.
`Casper

You might try posting in the BOYD forum on OWWM.org if your looking
for a vintage replacement.

Mike O.

Swingman said:

The smoke in the motor on my Delta BOSS oscillating spindle sander just
escaped so I'm looking for a replacement myself. The replacement
motor(discontinued)on Delta's service website, a 1/4HP single phase,
retails for US$195 ... the BOSS has a retail price of $279 (for anyone
wanting to take the chance on a 21st century Delta product), so I'm in a
quandry ... what to do?

Swing,

Check here, they have your motor listed for $50.
http://compare.ebay.com/like/3601860...Types&var=sbar


Greg G.

On Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:23 -0600, the infamous Swingman
scrawled the following:

J. Clarke wrote:
Leon wrote:
"Casper" wrote in message
...
A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it
appears the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors?
I'd even like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or
grinder. I'd prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the
wheels and all. I've done some google searching but so far
everything is too big. `Casper
Yellow pages, electric motors.

If an electric motor repair shop can't fix it for a reasonable price, then
I'd try Harbor Fright, Grizzly, McMaster, and Grainger.

If that fails, go to http://www.baldor.com and find the model you need then
check "where to buy" for a distributer.

Warning--you can probably get a new drill press for the price of a Baldor
motor.

The smoke in the motor on my Delta BOSS oscillating spindle sander just
escaped so I'm looking for a replacement myself. The replacement
motor(discontinued)on Delta's service website, a 1/4HP single phase,
retails for US$195 ... the BOSS has a retail price of $279 (for anyone
wanting to take the chance on a 21st century Delta product), so I'm in a
quandry ... what to do?

www.HarborFreight.com is always there. I had only a single loss of
one of the Chiwanese motors, and it -wasn't- from HF. You can replace
the whole sander for less than half the price of a Baldor.
http://fwd4.me/4q5 for the Boss-sized grubber, or http://fwd4.me/4q2
for the larger model.

!he bonus is that all products are now made in China, so you won't be
downgrading by going with something other than Delat, er, Deltuh!

--
When we are planning for posterity,
we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.
-- Thomas Paine

On Nov 17, 1:55*pm, Casper wrote:
Where can I find replacement motors?

Grainger dot com

Delta 14" band saw ended up with a Grizzly model based

I would appreciate knowing more about the motor you got from Grizzly
(Adams? as I am looking to replace the one on my Delta 14" Band
Saw.

What HP did you get? I am thinking to go with a 1-1.5 HP replacement.

What Model number did you choose, please. And was it a direct bolt up
fit?

Thanks

PS a reply to author would be appreciated.

On 11/17/2009 5:55 PM jo4hn spake thus:

When the motor on my Delta 14" bandsaw rolled over on its back with its
little feet in the air [...]

.... and little cartoon Xs on its eyes?


--
I am a Canadian who was born and raised in The Netherlands. I live on
Planet Earth on a spot of land called Canada. We have noisy neighbours.

- harvested from Usenet

"Casper" wrote in message
...
A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it
appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd
even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder.
I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and
all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too
big.
`Casper

Consider taking the motor to a shop and having it rebuilt. While
rebuilding is normally reserved for the more expensive motors, it
might make sense for a "antique" motor as well. In fact, it's
usually easier to rebuild an old timer than the new stuff.

--
Nonny

What does it mean when drool runs
out of both sides of a drunken
Congressman's mouth?

The floor is level.

Nonny wrote:
"Casper" wrote in message
...
A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it
appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd
even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder.
I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and
all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too
big.
`Casper

Consider taking the motor to a shop and having it rebuilt. While
rebuilding is normally reserved for the more expensive motors, it
might make sense for a "antique" motor as well. In fact, it's
usually easier to rebuild an old timer than the new stuff.

Something I neglected to mention--it's _always_ worth checking Sears parts
ordering.

Nonny wrote:

"Casper" wrote in message
...

A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder. I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too big.
`Casper


Consider taking the motor to a shop and having it rebuilt. While
rebuilding is normally reserved for the more expensive motors, it might
make sense for a "antique" motor as well. In fact, it's usually easier
to rebuild an old timer than the new stuff.


With the typical size drill press motor and the inexpensive replacement
cost I'd tend to think the OP would have a very difficult time finding a
motor repair shop willing to do the work. I've found the motor shops in
my area unwilling to repair anything under 2HP.

--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA

Casper said:

A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder. I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too big.

I'd check the contactors and cap, if present, before condemning the
motor as dysfunctional. Also wiring, power switch, etc. Never jump
to conclusions that will needlessly cost you money. Motor windings are
pretty durable unless overloaded or immersed. Bearings, capacitors,
and mechanical switches not so much.


Greg G.

Hoosierpopi wrote:
Delta 14" band saw ended up with a Grizzly model based

I would appreciate knowing more about the motor you got from Grizzly
(Adams? as I am looking to replace the one on my Delta 14" Band
Saw.

What HP did you get? I am thinking to go with a 1-1.5 HP replacement.

What Model number did you choose, please. And was it a direct bolt up
fit?

Thanks

PS a reply to author would be appreciated.
See http://www.grizzly.com/products/g2532. This is a 1HP model although
they have larger HP models of the same type. It is a NEMA 56 frame
which is very common (same frame as the original motor). It is
essentially a bolt up with some minor fiddling and a minimum number of
bad words used.

Free advice and worth every penny but I am happy with it.
jo4hn

As it turns out, the motor works fine. The motor just had some loose
wiring and needed a bit of cleaning from sitting so long. My friend
also apparently didn't know the wall outlet was never really hooked
up, wires just sitting in there capped. Once we got all that done, the
drill press ran fine. Now he wants to build a clamp and a couple of
jigs but has no saw so it's going to be fun.

I'm now poking around myself looking for a second hand motor that I
can set up to do some sanding and maybe grinding. Btw .. doesn't
appear to be any repair shops around here anymore. At least not within
50 miles. Don't know about you but I'm growing tired of the disposable
world.

Thanks!
`Casper

A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it appears
the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd even
like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder. I'd
prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and all.
I've done some google searching but so far everything is too big.
`Casper

"Swingman" wrote

The motor arrived this afternoon via UPS. Brand new, General Electric,
from all appearances it had been in the box a loooong time (newspaper
wrapping dated June 2000).

Took a couple of hours to get that puppy up and purring, and only one trip
to the hardware store (two plastic machine screws used to space a shaft in
a housing disintegrated upon removal ... luckily I found the thread match
in a nylon machine screw at the hardware store that will hopefully server
the same purpose over the long haul)

If you could have heard the noise it made before the heart surgery, you
wouldn't believe the difference. Check it out:

http://picasaweb.google.com/karlcail...orReplacement#

--
Well, that is the responsibility of being a good parent to your tools. You
have to take care of them when they are sick.

Ya did good papa.

Lee Michaels wrote:
"Swingman" wrote
The motor arrived this afternoon via UPS. Brand new, General Electric,
from all appearances it had been in the box a loooong time (newspaper
wrapping dated June 2000).

Took a couple of hours to get that puppy up and purring, and only one trip
to the hardware store (two plastic machine screws used to space a shaft in
a housing disintegrated upon removal ... luckily I found the thread match
in a nylon machine screw at the hardware store that will hopefully server
the same purpose over the long haul)

If you could have heard the noise it made before the heart surgery, you
wouldn't believe the difference. Check it out:

http://picasaweb.google.com/karlcail...orReplacement#

--
Well, that is the responsibility of being a good parent to your tools. You
have to take care of them when they are sick.

Ya did good papa.

Thank you!

You know, I bought $2500 worth of Festool last week, and the most
important/satisfying thing I've done recently was to resurrect that $289
retail tool for $56 ... go figure.

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