Bandsaw/breaker problems

[Mike1950]

The centrifugal switch tricks the motor into starting. The switch just disengaged points and capacitor does nothing.
When my 15 " planer needed a start capacitors it did nothing. No noise, flipping breaker, nothing.
The centrifugal switch flipped breaker. Take it off. Look at points. Next are yall old enough ta know what points are??

 

[Mike1950]

Good one laguna, living up to their rep, worst customer service on planet

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Yes I know what points are . I love the saw but the CS sucks. Not happy with them. When I get my shop built, I was gonna buy another saw. It won't be a Laguna just due to the CS.

 

[Mike1950]

Griz has great CS

 

[Mr. Peet]

Is this a 110 or 220 unit?

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Set up for 110 but can be 220

 

[Tclem]

Do like @Mike1950 and stack stuff on it

 

[Nature Man]

Set up for 110 but can be 220

I would recommend switching to 220. I did that to my bandsaw and it ran much better after that. Chuck

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Well, the wiring change would have a chance of eliminating the breaker troubles. The change should lower the heavy draw of power. The way the 220 works allows a better balance.

 

[Schroedc]

Couple things I'd check- how stiff is the belt? I had a delta table.saw that didn't like the belts getting stiff and would trip out. New belts and problem solved. Also, if its not hardwired did you change how long the cord is or what outlet you're using? Longer cord, more draw. My compressor is really picky if you use lighter/longer cords and or wiring

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Belts good, plugged in outlet and still no-go

 

[Schroedc]

Belts good, plugged in outlet and still no-go

If it isn't the caps or the wiring, I'm guessing you've got a motor going bad or a questionable switch

 

[Mike1950]

Did you check the centrifugal switch

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Not yet. Been working too much

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Maybe it's like me and don't wanna work in the cold weather

 

[Mr. Peet]

Did you check the centrifugal switch

Probably hasn't tried it on 220 yet either....

 

[Mike1950]

Probably hasn't tried it on 220 yet either....

Should not make a difference. It was working. Something has to have changed. No reason to change until you at least figure out what is wrong now.

 

[Mr. Peet]

Should not make a difference. It was working. Something has to have changed. No reason to change until you at least figure out what is wrong now.

Trying to bust chops, oh well.

 

[Eric Rorabaugh]

Ok so....changed both capacitors and nada. Watched the video on the centrifugal switch the other night. Finally got some time this evening. Went out and took the motor apart. Checked the points and they were good. Put the switch back on and adjusted it. While watching the c-switch it would start up, get to speed and then the c-switch would trip and it would slow down. So I adjusted the switch a little, fired it up and we're in business. Thanks all. Only way you learn is to do things. So I'm going to eat and get busy cutting blanks up for SWAT.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Good to hear Eric!!!