[Beginningwoodworker]

Repainting the RAS

I done started repainting the radial arm saw, its looks much better than it did. I am using a Rustoleum Copper Hammer Finish. Working on clean the post!

Going to replace the power cord next.

 

[NBeener]

Repainting the RAS

I done started repainting the radial arm saw, its looks much better than it did. I am using a Rustoleum Copper Hammer Finish. Working on clean the post!

I don't remember.

Is yours a 1/4 HP motor ? 9.8 amps ??

If so …. you want to use 14 gauge, 3-conductor cord … if you didn't know.

One cheap way to do that is to go to the hardware store and buy a 14/3 extension cord. Just cut the female end off of it, and strip the ends of the wires.

You'll need two pieces: one from the wall to the switch, and one from the switch to the motor.

Just make sure you make a note of what's hooked up to which terminal !

 

[NBeener]

Repainting the RAS

I done started repainting the radial arm saw, its looks much better than it did. I am using a Rustoleum Copper Hammer Finish. Working on clean the post!

Just checked. Looks like yours is a 1/2 HP.

If that's right, then you're going to want to use 12gauge, 3-conductor wire (12/3).

Slightly more money, but … important. These are "continuous-duty" motors.

 

[Beginningwoodworker]

Repainting the RAS

I done started repainting the radial arm saw, its looks much better than it did. I am using a Rustoleum Copper Hammer Finish. Working on clean the post!

My is a 1/2 hp.

 

[Beginningwoodworker]

Motor Work!

I am about to go in the RAS motor, So I am wondering how do you take the motor cover off?

 

[NBeener]

Motor Work!

I am about to go in the RAS motor, So I am wondering how do you take the motor cover off?

Charles:

THIS should be a BIG help:

http://www.forums.woodnet.net/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB2&Number=4983297

 

[NBeener]

Motor Work!

I am about to go in the RAS motor, So I am wondering how do you take the motor cover off?

... but I can already see that you have four more screws to take off … visible in that top picture.

 

[Beginningwoodworker]

Motor Work!

I am about to go in the RAS motor, So I am wondering how do you take the motor cover off?

I took the screws out already.

 

[davidroberts]

Motor Work!

I am about to go in the RAS motor, So I am wondering how do you take the motor cover off?

You need a 3-arm puller. But really you need to read this from Kenteroo. It will show you just how to pull the caps to access the motor and motor bearing. Read the whole thing. Very good pictorial documentation.

http://dewalt925rebuild.blogspot.com/2009/12/day-2-motor.html

 

[Beginningwoodworker]

Motor Work!

I am about to go in the RAS motor, So I am wondering how do you take the motor cover off?

Ok, if its to much work I may have to take it to my local motor shop.

 

[Roz]

Motor Work!

I am about to go in the RAS motor, So I am wondering how do you take the motor cover off?

If you don't have experience with motors I would go to a shop. One slip of a screw driver could reck the hole thing. Attempting disassembly without the correct tools can cause damage too.

 

[Beginningwoodworker]

Put my RAS Motor in the shop!

I broke down and put the RAS motor in shop, I am going to let them put the power cord on there and check the bearings.

 

[lew]

Put my RAS Motor in the shop!

I broke down and put the RAS motor in shop, I am going to let them put the power cord on there and check the bearings.

Probably a smart move, CJ. They can completely go over the motor and make it like new.

Lew

 

[NBeener]

Put my RAS Motor in the shop!

I broke down and put the RAS motor in shop, I am going to let them put the power cord on there and check the bearings.

Smart money.

They can test it, make sure it isn't drawing too much voltage, pull the bearings much more easily than I did it, if needed, AND … shouldn't charge you too much.

Did they give you an estimate ??

Did you ask them to replace the circuit breaker, while they were in there ? It's almost surely 50+ years old. Might want to think about it.

Mine should be done on Monday <grin>

 

[Beginningwoodworker]

Put my RAS Motor in the shop!

I broke down and put the RAS motor in shop, I am going to let them put the power cord on there and check the bearings.

I did not ask about the circuit breaker! He about $20 to $25 to replace the cord.

 

[NBeener]

Put my RAS Motor in the shop!

I broke down and put the RAS motor in shop, I am going to let them put the power cord on there and check the bearings.

Make sure they test it, Charles.

If it's fine, then … you can decide if it's worth replacing.

If it's faulty (doesn't trip, when the rated amperage is exceeded), then you really should have them replace it.

Just know that … if the breaker is faulty, and the machine has a short circuit, you have to pray that your SHOP's breaker is working properly, otherwise … things could get bad :-(

 

[Beginningwoodworker]

Put my RAS Motor in the shop!

I broke down and put the RAS motor in shop, I am going to let them put the power cord on there and check the bearings.

Ok!

 

[Roz]

Put my RAS Motor in the shop!

I broke down and put the RAS motor in shop, I am going to let them put the power cord on there and check the bearings.

A professional shop is a good move. I recommend you have the motor and electrical parts checked completely. It might be a bit expensive but you will have a reliable machine that will last and provide many more years of trouble free service. They can identify components that are going bad and replacing them now will prevent the frustration of another tear down in the near future.

 

[Beginningwoodworker]

Clean the RAS Post today!

I put a little work into cleaning the post today! I used 120 and 220 grit sandpaper on my ROS!

 

[hairy]

Clean the RAS Post today!

I put a little work into cleaning the post today! I used 120 and 220 grit sandpaper on my ROS!

That's looking good!