i did a quick search of previous threads and didn't see anything about the main motor dying....i say dying but at least not working. the blower motor still runs when i turn it on but nothing from the cutter head or the rollers.
I've read thru some strings on lumberjocks and repairing the motor myself seems painful. The only external item that can be checked easily are the brushes and they don't show signs of cracking or heat damage.
I called dewalt and she quoted me a max price of $299. they don't do estimates however. so if i take it there, i can't opt out, they'll fix it and i have to pay. then they only give me a 90 day warranty on a 10 year old machine.
i like the machine and would probably get another just like it at $500-600 new, depending on where you buy.
any dewalt planer motor experts out there with advice before i go drop a lot of money?
I've read thru some strings on lumberjocks and repairing the motor myself seems painful. The only external item that can be checked easily are the brushes and they don't show signs of cracking or heat damage.
I called dewalt and she quoted me a max price of $299. they don't do estimates however. so if i take it there, i can't opt out, they'll fix it and i have to pay. then they only give me a 90 day warranty on a 10 year old machine.
i like the machine and would probably get another just like it at $500-600 new, depending on where you buy.
any dewalt planer motor experts out there with advice before i go drop a lot of money?