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Re: Can a 12" Planer w/o feed motor be converted to manual feed?
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 8:10 pm
by jsburger
thedovetailjoint wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:42 pm
I hate to have to revive this thread, but I find myself in need of a replacement brush housing for a Shopsmith Mark-mount 12" planer feed motor. The brush shouldn't be a challenge, but one of the housings and cap are trash. Has anyone confirmed a source? Thanks, Scott
Search the forum Scott. There is an extensive discussion on all things feed motor a number of years ago. Brushes, brush housings, motor manufacturer, rewinding source , etc.. Don't know if a brush housing source is in the thread but it is worth a look.
Re: Can a 12" Planer w/o feed motor be converted to manual feed?
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 9:45 pm
by thedovetailjoint
Isn't this that thread?
Re: Can a 12" Planer w/o feed motor be converted to manual feed?
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:06 pm
by JPG
Buckeyedennis - Shhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
If he is unsuccessful I will spill the beans.

Re: Can a 12" Planer w/o feed motor be converted to manual feed?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 12:25 am
by jsburger
Yup I think it is. So if the answer is not there I guess there is no answer for now or ever.
Re: Can a 12" Planer w/o feed motor be converted to manual feed?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 10:18 am
by thedovetailjoint
Gents, I've been searching this forum, and while I don't expect someone to do the heavy lifting for me, the dead ends and dead URLs are a little maddening. If there is a complete thread that someone knows, I, and I'm sure others after me, would appreciate a bread crumb trail.
Re: Can a 12" Planer w/o feed motor be converted to manual feed?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 11:58 am
by SJErick1972
jsburger wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 8:10 pm
thedovetailjoint wrote: ↑Sat Nov 23, 2024 8:42 pm
I hate to have to revive this thread, but I find myself in need of a replacement brush housing for a Shopsmith Mark-mount 12" planer feed motor. The brush shouldn't be a challenge, but one of the housings and cap are trash. Has anyone confirmed a source? Thanks, Scott
Search the forum Scott. There is an extensive discussion on all things feed motor a number of years ago. Brushes, brush housings, motor manufacturer, rewinding source , etc.. Don't know if a brush housing source is in the thread but it is worth a look.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for, maybe try reaching out to a motor repair shop locally?
Re: Can a 12" Planer w/o feed motor be converted to manual feed?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2024 1:00 pm
by thedovetailjoint
That will likely be my next stop, but I’m awaiting a response from Von Weise.