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Title: Drill Press Teck needed
Post by: Dakota Saw Dust on August 02, 2012, 11:33:50 pm

Got a pretty nice floor standing Delta drill press I use for my entry holes.  But 98% of the time when I turn it on - the motor growns but the spindle doesn't turn.  I turn the motor off & manually turn the spindle & try to restart with some success.  But often not until I make 3-4 tries. I'd like to fix it, but I don't know how to evaluate whether it's a bent spindle shaft or a bad spot on the motor windings. Sincerely, frustrated & open to suggestions.   

Title: Re: Drill Press Teck needed
Post by: BilltheDiver on August 02, 2012, 11:38:54 pm

The first thing I would do is check to see if the motor uses a starting capacitor.  It will probably look like a cylindrical thing attached to the outside of the motor.  If there is one, get a replacement.  That causes exactly what you described.  BTW, letting it hum while you crank by hand is hard on the motor.  If it is a capacitor, they are inexpensive.  Good Luck!

Title: Re: Drill Press Teck needed
Post by: Dakota Saw Dust on August 03, 2012, 12:04:04 am

Thanks Bill  I just looked and the motor does have a starter. Thanks again.

Title: Re: Drill Press Teck needed
Post by: Gabby on August 11, 2012, 02:31:06 am

When was the last time it was oiled?
Gabby