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Maybe there is a BAD Capacitor on the motor?
Sounds like something it would do...
:surprise:
Sounds like something it would do...
:surprise:
DeWalt 733 planer died today
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Does it still make any noise when turned on?
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... and you measure voltage to the motor?
If voltage to the motor and motor does not run, looks like it's time for a New Motor.
(if new brushes are easy to get, etc. I'd try them 1st)
I can measure voltage to the motor side of the switch so something is open between the switch and the motor (brushes).
I got to thinking that maybe I can see the breaker through the switch opening if I remove the switch and I can see it just fine, no disassembly necessary. And the good thing is that the breaker is closed so I can rule that out. I still don't really have time to break the unit down to get the motor out so that may have to wait.
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I got to thinking that maybe I can see the breaker through the switch opening if I remove the switch and I can see it just fine, no disassembly necessary. And the good thing is that the breaker is closed so I can rule that out. I still don't really have time to break the unit down to get the motor out so that may have to wait.
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OK, it sounds like you have voltage coming OUT of the switch... BUT cannot measure voltage AT the motor... which is the key question... You MUST be able to measure voltage AT the Motor...
I took the time to take the motor off after I figured out that I didn't have to disassemble the entire unit (makes sense that it would come off without that...).
So here's what I have:
1) The two white leads in the photo are open and show no value.
2) There is no short or value between either lead and the commutator.
3) I went through the brush openings and checked resistance across the commutator segments 180° apart and all read the same.
4) It appears that going much further in this disassembly may require special tools, puller, etc. I can get the gearbox off but that's not going to do much for me at this point.
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So here's what I have:
1) The two white leads in the photo are open and show no value.
2) There is no short or value between either lead and the commutator.
3) I went through the brush openings and checked resistance across the commutator segments 180° apart and all read the same.
4) It appears that going much further in this disassembly may require special tools, puller, etc. I can get the gearbox off but that's not going to do much for me at this point.
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If those are the ONLY two wires coming from the motor... and there is NO continuity between them, to me, that indicates the circuit is OPEN where if voltage were applied, NOTHING would happen... ergo, Bad Motor.
It's nice that it should not be too hard to replace it!
Also looks like a lot of carbon around everything, etc.
You would have nothing to lose by taking the motor apart (so you could put back together) looking for disconnected wires, etc. (which could easily be fixed with a little solder, etc.)
Are the Motors still available? At what cost?
I think you really Found the problem... Finally!
Good Luck!
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He's Dead, Jim!
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Yep... It's Dead... :surprise: :grin: :crying:
Well, I thought I was through with this topic but when I saw the blades I had to post a photo. I have not sharpened or replaced blades in the entire 20 years I've had this planer. This is the first time I've even seen them except to take a glance from the working side on occasion.
Not too bad after 20 years -
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Not too bad after 20 years -
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I can see you will never be called "PalletMan"! :surprise: My blades don't last that long!:grin::grin::grin:
Yep, gotta' say I am really careful what I run through my tools. I'm surprised these lasted this long, to tell you the truth.
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Hi Guys, I have had a similar problem. Motor was not running good so
I replaced the brushes(old ones were worn out after inspecting them) and when
I hit the power switch nothing!!! Power switch was good as well as the breaker.
The last thing I did was(with the power off of course) spin the motor a bit by pulling
on the belt(did not have to take the case off as you can find a small opening that will
let a couple of fingers in to advance the motor by pulling on the belt).
MUCH TO MY SURPRISE BAM!!!! I pulled the switch She is up and running again.
After all that it was a 5 second fix...LOL!
I replaced the brushes(old ones were worn out after inspecting them) and when
I hit the power switch nothing!!! Power switch was good as well as the breaker.
The last thing I did was(with the power off of course) spin the motor a bit by pulling
on the belt(did not have to take the case off as you can find a small opening that will
let a couple of fingers in to advance the motor by pulling on the belt).
MUCH TO MY SURPRISE BAM!!!! I pulled the switch She is up and running again.
After all that it was a 5 second fix...LOL!
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