A friend acquired an old Craftsman (1940's) drill press but it appears the motor may be shot. Where can I find replacement motors? I'd even like to get one or two to use as a buffer, sander or grinder. I'd prefer not to buy a preset grinder only to remove the wheels and all. I've done some google searching but so far everything is too big. `Casper
Looking for a Motor
Nov 17, 2009
26 Replies
Yellow pages, electric motors.
If an electric motor repair shop can't fix it for a reasonable price, then I'd try Harbor Fright, Grizzly, McMaster, and Grainger.
If that fails, go to
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and find the model you need then check "where to buy" for a distributer.
Warning--you can probably get a new drill press for the price of a Baldor motor.
The smoke in the motor on my Delta BOSS oscillating spindle sander just escaped so I'm looking for a replacement myself. The replacement motor(discontinued)on Delta's service website, a 1/4HP single phase, retails for US$195 ... the BOSS has a retail price of $279 (for anyone wanting to take the chance on a 21st century Delta product), so I'm in a quandry ... what to do?
When the motor on my Delta 14" bandsaw rolled over on its back with its little feet in the air, I did a fair amount of research and ended up with a Grizzly model based mainly on price and my satisfaction with the company. Wired it up for 240 and replaced the plug. I have but a few months of sporadic use on it, but so far I am happy.
woof, jo4hn
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Get specs from motor: Frame size, RPM, Voltage, TEFC or DP, Split Phase or cap start, etc, then get price from local Grainger.
If replacement motor cost is 60+% of new machine, then hello new machine and donate remains to Goodwill.
Lew
Man, I do NOT want to hear that. I have one also, bought when the local dealers dropped Delta during the B&D assimilation - for $125 w/the drum kit. Am generally satisfied with it, but thought that the osc mech would be the first to give it up. As for parts being discontinued, WTF, I just saw it being sold online. Those Chinese motors/switches/pot metal/bearings/etc just ain't holding up...
Greg G.
Problem with Delta motors is that they often are not standard frame motors, but have proprietary mounts, oddball sizes, and such.
Greg G.
Good repairs shops can replace the smoke for about half the price of a new motor. May be worth a phone call, but a lot of small motors are disposable.
You might try posting in the BOYD forum on OWWM.org if your looking for a vintage replacement.
Mike O.
Swing,
Check here, they have your motor listed for $50.
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G.
replenished today and I'm going to go for it.
My BOSS, a gift from SWMBO from a garage sale a few years back, has been one of those tools that when you need it there is nothing else that will work as well, and I do a lot of curved aprons and rails, where it really shines for making the necessary jigs.
Thanks again, Greg ... that's a helluva ebay seller for Delta owners needing parts ... wonders never cease.
Surpluscenter.com has a large selection of motors from fractional horsepower to 100+ hp at fairly reasonable prices. regards, Joe.
On Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:23 -0600, the infamous Swingman scrawled the following:
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is always there. I had only a single loss of one of the Chiwanese motors, and it -wasn't- from HF. You can replace the whole sander for less than half the price of a Baldor.
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for the Boss-sized grubber, or
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for the larger model.
!he bonus is that all products are now made in China, so you won't be downgrading by going with something other than Delat, er, Deltuh!
-- When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary. -- Thomas Paine
It IS a handy little bugger, and the induction motor is fairly quiet. Wish the top tilted, but for what it cost on closeout, I'm not complaining.
Curious what were you doing with it when it failed, so that I can avoid that scenario? Decent induction motors aren't supposed to flame-out for no reason. Was it the actual motor windings or the cap?
They probably bought all the Delta parts stock dumped by B&D. After all, you can't sell new imported red crap while people are still fixing the old blue imported crap. One of the reasons I bought Delta at all was that you could call and get a part for a 20 year old machine. Now I'm worried...
Greg G.
On Nov 17, 1:55=A0pm, Casper wrote: Where can I find replacement motors?
Grainger dot com
Delta 14" band saw ended up with a Grizzly model based
I would appreciate knowing more about the motor you got from Grizzly (Adams? ;) as I am looking to replace the one on my Delta 14" Band Saw.
What HP did you get? I am thinking to go with a 1-1.5 HP replacement.
What Model number did you choose, please. And was it a direct bolt up fit?
Thanks
PS a reply to author would be appreciated.
On 11/17/2009 5:55 PM jo4hn spake thus:
... and little cartoon Xs on its eyes?
Consider taking the motor to a shop and having it rebuilt. While rebuilding is normally reserved for the more expensive motors, it might make sense for a "antique" motor as well. In fact, it's usually easier to rebuild an old timer than the new stuff.
Something I neglected to mention--it's _always_ worth checking Sears parts ordering.
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