I have an old Craftsman table saw, very well built and in great shape, that has a motor that I want to have serviced. This is a sturdy 1-hp motor that has run trouble-free for years. I just rewired the garage for 220 and was spinning the motor at this voltage when I noticed that there is a little more noise (bearing, I assume) than I had ever noticed when operating with the motor in place, blade running, etc. Since the motor is about 45 years old and has never been serviced to my knowledge, I figure this is a pretty good time to have it gone through.
My question is this: what is the normal service on such a motor? I assume that bearings and capacitor would be replaced (and brushes if its got 'em), and recall hearing once about having the coils revarnished. Are these things I can do myself?
What would the standard service for something like this include and what should I expect to pay for it?
- Magnusfarce