SS 10er suddenly will not start

[dusty]

I know when I am licked. Good night.

[ERLover]

I know when I am licked. Good night.

I feel your pain also on this one also Dusty!!

[BigSky]

Strange , Fruitless Debate!

[rpd]

My other 10ER, (dedicated drill press), has the cord coming out though the back of the casting.

I had always assumed that it had come that way from the factory, but on closer examination I now think it was drilled by a previous owner.
There is no visible strain relief, but the cord has a very thick insulation and is a fairly snug fit in the hole. I also suspect that the small bolt just below the cord is anchoring the cord inside the headstock somehow.

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Having one done each way I really can't see any advantage in drilling a hole for the cord. KISS

[JPG]

Strange , Fruitless Debate!

I don't suppose y'all noticed which post started the 'debate' and which post needled it's escalation.

[BigSky]

I dun't even know where the debate started. Replace the power cord or drill the hole or what.

[JPG]

Strange how one can comment on something that they obviously have not been completely understanding nor following thoroughly.

[dusty]

I dun't even know where the debate started. Replace the power cord or drill the hole or what.

I don't know why you would ever say such a thing. You of all people. I believe Bigsky is an infrequent visitor to the forum. One must really understand the personalities of this forum to fully grasp the tone of what is said.

[rswaty]

Hello everyone,
Thanks again for the discussion and posts! I hope I can somehow return the favor.

It was the switch. I have installed a new cord to the switch, a new switch, crimping, soldering and shrink wrapping all of the connections. I did everything I could think of to secure the connections and cord, using the zip tie approach.

I opened up the motor to replace the cord from the switch to the motor and was instantly lost, so I blew the motor out, wrapped the cord where it exits the motor just to make sure, and moved on. I figure at some point this spring/summer (I work in an unheated garage)I'll pull the motor and take it to a shop.

One note-my 16yo son who builds drones and robots suggested hot glue to secure the connections. I passed on that advice, but your posts gave my son and I some great discussion fodder, which, with a 16yo is priceless.

I have everything hooked up and the motor sounds great. Following my dad's advice I am taking a break, then will go reinspect everything before really using.

Thanks,
Randy

[dusty]

Randy, Thank You for the update. I am so thankful that this worked out "for you" better than what I was envisioning. Connecting the power cord into the motor should be a rather simple task. Mine are all connected with solderless, crimped connectors. Just make sure you record which wire goes where. A few shots from a smart phone really can be a life saver.

This, by the way, is what this forum is all about; helping someone back into operation.