I'm bummed. My 16 year old Ryobi table saw bit the dust in the middle of making some drawers for my workbench. I had just finished a cut when the blade stopped turning so I quickly turned the saw off. I unplugged it and found the blade would not turn by hand. After checking the usual suspects, I took the motor apart and discovered my worst fears — a bearing bushing on the end of the motor shaft was frozen solid.
After searching for the part online I find that it is discontinued and not available. The only solution is to buy a complete motor assembly for about $350. I guess it's time to think about investing that much money in a new saw.
After searching for the part online I find that it is discontinued and not available. The only solution is to buy a complete motor assembly for about $350. I guess it's time to think about investing that much money in a new saw.