GregMuller
Member
I smoked the motor in my Jet Bandsaw. Can someone suggest a place to get a new motor. Never had to replace one before.
New Motor
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snyiper
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Grainger or perhaps Northern.
TellicoTurning
Member
If it's still under warranty, call Jet... they'll replace it... if it's not under warranty, Jet's prices aren't all that bad... I replaced my Jet 1014 motor for about $100.
I'd get one from a Jet dealer. Then you know the mounting, shaft sizes, power etc will be correct. You could probably find a similar motor cheaper, but then you might have to faff around to mount it.
GregMuller
Member
Jet Motor
Looked on the Jet parts site and they want over $300 for a replacement motor. I didn't pay that much for the saw new. Gonna look around for a cheap new one or a rebuild.
Looked on the Jet parts site and they want over $300 for a replacement motor. I didn't pay that much for the saw new. Gonna look around for a cheap new one or a rebuild.
Bobalu
Member
I use this company when I need repair parts --
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/
I checked and they do carry Jet bandsaw parts, but without a model number that was as far as I could go. I know I can get Ridgid parts cheaper here than I can buying direct from Ridgid, but have yet to deal with them on Jet parts.
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/
I checked and they do carry Jet bandsaw parts, but without a model number that was as far as I could go. I know I can get Ridgid parts cheaper here than I can buying direct from Ridgid, but have yet to deal with them on Jet parts.
randyrls
Member
You want to look closely at the motor. Most will have a plate on them with the information about the motor. Look for the "Frame Type"; this will be something like "56H". There is a whole alphabet soup of numbers but these numbers specify the mounting parameters, speed and shaft size, any keyway, etc. Take the motor to a local motor shop like Grainger, or Tractor Supply. You should be able to find an exact replacement.
jason_r
Member
Or you could try your local craigslist.
Caveat Emptor if you do.
Caveat Emptor if you do.
TellicoTurning
Member
What size motor is on the saw... I bought a new motor for my 1014 lathe from Jet and it wasn't anywhere near that price... my lathe is out of warranty or I think they would have replaced it for free.... they've sent me two tailstock spindle bolts and quills for the ones I ruined drilling pepper mills.
GregMuller
Member
1/2 hp single phase 1750 rpm. After talking to jet it may turn out to be a burned out capacitor. took the old one out and it was not holding a charge. It may have been what smoked. Now I need to find a new one online. No eletronic shops around me.
TellicoTurning
Member
After I bought my new motor (I didn't check the capacitor before I bought), I discovered the switch was messed up... I had already changed the motor when I discovered the switch problem... I'm thinking my problem never was the motor, just the switch... so I now have a spare motor (I think.. haven't checked it yet either).
GregMuller
Member
Capacitor
It turned out to be the capacitor. Installed a new one today and I was cutting blanks this afternoon.
It turned out to be the capacitor. Installed a new one today and I was cutting blanks this afternoon.
TellicoTurning
Member
Don't you love it when it an easy quick fix and a less costly one too.... good show.
beck3906
Member
Not wanting to to steal the thread, but I have a related question.
Can the capacitor cause the motor to run really slow? My Jet 1014 mini-lathe runs like it is in low gear.
I hate looking for a motor if it's a simple fix.
Can the capacitor cause the motor to run really slow? My Jet 1014 mini-lathe runs like it is in low gear.
I hate looking for a motor if it's a simple fix.
TellicoTurning
Member
I'm not an expert on electrical things, but I think the short answer is yes...
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Why test the EASY stuff, first???
Hey Chuck,
Did a very similar thing with my bandsaw. Took the motor off, to a local repair shop. They tested, said it was NOT bad. Came back to my shop, direct wired the motor--VOILA!!! Now running on a 6 outlet strip with an "off-on" switch. Works great!!
Hey Chuck,
Did a very similar thing with my bandsaw. Took the motor off, to a local repair shop. They tested, said it was NOT bad. Came back to my shop, direct wired the motor--VOILA!!! Now running on a 6 outlet strip with an "off-on" switch. Works great!!
beck3906
Member
Okay, maybe a dumb question, but where would I look for the capacitor? Is it under the cover on the side of the motor?
Spec Grade
Member
Yep. Make sure you use an insulated handled screwdriver & touch it to both terminals to short it out before working on it.
Unplug it from the wall first.