Tom McMillan
Member
First, it's been awhile since I've posted, and miss the interaction here!! I've had some operations for glaucoma and cataracts, so have pretty much given up turning for now. I gave my Shop Fox W1704 to my Son, as he wishes to turn pens and calls and such.
I thought it was working OK, but now he's experiencing problems, and I had given it a number of years of hard use. The motor is making some bad noise. I always kept fresh brushes in it, and he just replaced them and the old ones were still ok. He had recently replaced the belt also, as it was in bad shape. The top pulley was also loose, so he tightened it, so it may have been slipping some? But, it seems the motor must be thrashed?? My Son lives in Nampa, Idaho, so I've emailed Idaho Tool and Equipment about cost of a new motor. I live in Washington, so just trying to help him find parts and explore options.
Just wondered if anyone would have any advice about the motor??
If the motor's too costly, we may have to look at other replacement options. I hope to help him get this one up and going, or help him possibly with a used lathe, if a reasonable one could be found in the Nampa area.
I thought it was working OK, but now he's experiencing problems, and I had given it a number of years of hard use. The motor is making some bad noise. I always kept fresh brushes in it, and he just replaced them and the old ones were still ok. He had recently replaced the belt also, as it was in bad shape. The top pulley was also loose, so he tightened it, so it may have been slipping some? But, it seems the motor must be thrashed?? My Son lives in Nampa, Idaho, so I've emailed Idaho Tool and Equipment about cost of a new motor. I live in Washington, so just trying to help him find parts and explore options.
Just wondered if anyone would have any advice about the motor??
If the motor's too costly, we may have to look at other replacement options. I hope to help him get this one up and going, or help him possibly with a used lathe, if a reasonable one could be found in the Nampa area.