Here's the recent journey with my trusted old friend, my first stationary power tool, a 1.5 hp Delta Contractors saw (bought used 23 years ago).
I have used it for everything including ripping 8/4 hardwoods and all kinds of other stuff over the years; never really bogged it down unless I had the wrong blade on it.
Few months back I had the motor completely stop - and thanks to Bruce's (juenquecol) diagnostic help, determined that it was packed full of sawdust. 'We' cleared it out and tada - back to full function.
Since then I have noticed the motor slowing during heavy ripping (even on 2x4s). I am not feeding too fast, if anything I am too slow.
I went to Klingspor's Extravaganza and purchased a new rip blade (24 or 30 tooth, I forget which one I decided to get).
Yesterday - I was able to slow the motor down when ripping a 2x4 (using brand new blade). I finished the rip with slow feed, but what gives? What might be causing this 'lack of power'?
Two other electrical details:
- 10+ years ago I have replaced the switch - electrical engineer friend of mine did the work - installing an industrial mushroom push-to-stop button he had. No problems with that.
- More recently I have replaced the power cord - which get walked upon - with a heavier gauge and slightly longer one. I also now have it in a floor jacket, non-trip thingy to protect me and the cord.
Ideas for me to check? I have some basic understanding of things electrical, but am no expert.
I have used it for everything including ripping 8/4 hardwoods and all kinds of other stuff over the years; never really bogged it down unless I had the wrong blade on it.
Few months back I had the motor completely stop - and thanks to Bruce's (juenquecol) diagnostic help, determined that it was packed full of sawdust. 'We' cleared it out and tada - back to full function.
Since then I have noticed the motor slowing during heavy ripping (even on 2x4s). I am not feeding too fast, if anything I am too slow.
I went to Klingspor's Extravaganza and purchased a new rip blade (24 or 30 tooth, I forget which one I decided to get).
Yesterday - I was able to slow the motor down when ripping a 2x4 (using brand new blade). I finished the rip with slow feed, but what gives? What might be causing this 'lack of power'?
Two other electrical details:
- 10+ years ago I have replaced the switch - electrical engineer friend of mine did the work - installing an industrial mushroom push-to-stop button he had. No problems with that.
- More recently I have replaced the power cord - which get walked upon - with a heavier gauge and slightly longer one. I also now have it in a floor jacket, non-trip thingy to protect me and the cord.
Ideas for me to check? I have some basic understanding of things electrical, but am no expert.