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When the motor starts ,,,the start side of the capacitor provides a extra kick reducing amp draw,,,,it helps to get it started and up to speed faster ,,,,,after the motor reaches its rpm the amp draw drops ,, this drop in amps is what disengages the switch,,,,,, ,,,, line current and the run side of...

https://www.google.com/search?q=shopsmith+motor+wire+diagram&client=opera&hs=JoO&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwil8q71x4TSAhVo4IMKHZdwDgoQsAQIGw&biw=1093&bih=534&dpr=1.25 Here are some diagrams and pictures of SS motors. Diagrams show SS motors hav...

That is good information. I am still looking for the information on his particular motor. All I can find is fluid transfer motors under the description. When the topic of dust collectors was mentioned ,,,,,I had flash backs from my younger days ,,,,, I serviced commercial collection systems that had...

I got this thickness planer with the cast alum round handle used to adjust the plate. It is hard to turn, I lubed the lead screws with bo-shield a light lubricant usually used for Alum. But is still very hard the turn handle. Not sure how hard this should be. And help will be appreciated. Thanks RI...

If you search Franklin Electric motors web site,,,the motors listed ,,,at least the ones I found ,,,are pump motors. https://franklin-electric.com that is why I asked if it was a pump motor. centrifugal switch https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centrifugal_switch A variation of the centrifugal switch use...

If I recall ,,,,,,a few years ago ,,,,they were saying that radial arm saws were on their way out,,,,, because too many people were getting hurt.




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That is understandable when ya are talking about the difference in brands and pattens and personal preference .

I just cant imagine for the life of me ,,,,,why ,,,,any one ,,,,would want to stick their finger into a moving saw blade just to see of the safety works!!





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I heard about this new safety equipment called saw stop,,, watched a you tube video on the system ,,,,,, has any one else seen this,,,,, and what are your thoughts? I also wonder if SS will add a safety system such as this to their next generation of equipment. I grew up old school , met a few folks...

centrifugal switch? May I ask if this is a well pump motor? if so is it a submersible pump? Some ,,,,,,,submersibles are not made to run in open air,,,, IF I recall. In case you decide to try to make repairs ,,,,,You might find brushes and bearings on line or by calling manufacture,, however if you ...

The veins are walnut and the leaves are actually maple.

The shopsmith scroll saw performed flawless , It could use a light though.


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