Performax 16-32 parts

[larry C]

I have an older model Performax 16-32 (Model # 629G01) Serial# 001624. Last week it just quit, I have a tendency to think the worse so I assumed the motor probably died...so I took the motor off and went to a motor repair guy who checked it out and the motor ran perfectly......the next step was to check the power switch, my motor guy checked that and found the switch wasn't working.
Does anybody have an idea where a replacement switch can be found.......Jet bought the Performax name several years ago and they do have a switch for $45.00 for the current model. The guy from Jet had no idea if it would work on my Performax. I really don't want to buy a new sander just because the power switch is not working...
Help and advice is more than welcome...thanks guys.
Larry

 

[phinds]

Can you just wire in your own toggle switch? Might be ugly but it works. I did it on a radial arm saw.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Idea look up thee part number and Google search it. You might even find one close to it on Amazon. Look thru the grizzly catalog at machines a look for a similar switch. Just a few ideas. I'm sure you can come up with something.

 

[larry C]

Can you just wire in your own toggle switch? Might be ugly but it works. I did it on a radial arm saw.

I thought the same thing the catch is there is a circuit board that everything goes through it powers the drum motor also the 12 volt DC motor that powers the feed conveyer....the power switch is dead, and I have no way of knowing if the circuit board is good or not. This sander has had a long life, I beginning to think maybe it's time to say hello to a new one...

 

[larry C]

Idea look up thee part number and Google search it. You might even find one close to it on Amazon. Look thru the grizzly catalog at machines a look for a similar switch. Just a few ideas. I'm sure you can come up with something.

I did that so far no luck.....

 

[ripjack13]

How about something like this?

Grizzly switch link

 

[woodtickgreg]

Yeah I'd say pop that switch out and match it up with something. Once you get it out and can see the back of it I'm sure there is something outhere that will fit.
My 16-32 broke the conveyor belt and I was able to find one on Amazon.
McMaster Carr is another good source for stuff like this.

 

[TimR]

I too would look for Jet part on Amazon, and see if connections look same. If things look totally different your best luck is returning the part. Have you looked at replacements.com?

 

[phinds]

I really don't want to buy a new sander just because the power switch is not working...

Toggle switches are cheap. Wire one up and find out if it works.

 

[2feathers Creative Making]

Delta used to sell that switch, as did most mid size shop tool makers. The yellow should be removable as a child safety. If it is broken, it could be your culprit. If you permanently replace the switch, you might want to use a pull on/push off type toggle so the action is similar to what you are used to. I have used a table saw with the switch replaced with a house style toggle switch. It was annoying to use. But it did the job.

 

[TimR]

Larry, if the conveyor works, and it’s just the main motor for the drum not energizing, the $45 switch sounds like the culprit. I would remove the switch, and see if it is held together with snap fits…not really sure of name . If not glued together, you might be able to pry apart, just be careful as springs are often inside. Clean parts and reassemble.

 

[larry C]

How about something like this?

Grizzly switch link

Marc, thanks for the tip I just talked to Grizzly and the switch will be shipped today! Cost me $25.00 extra for 2 day shipping, but that little sander is one of the backbones of my little shop....have a good day.

 

[ripjack13]

Marc, thanks for the tip I just talked to Grizzly and the switch will be shipped today! Cost me $25.00 extra for 2 day shipping, but that little sander is one of the backbones of my little shop....have a good day.

Great! You checked to see if it will work I hope.

 

[larry C]

Larry, if the conveyor works, and it’s just the main motor for the drum not energizing, the $45 switch sounds like the culprit. I would remove the switch, and see if it is held together with snap fits…not really sure of name . If not glued together, you might be able to pry apart, just be careful as springs are often inside. Clean parts and reassemble.

I finally found the right switch) I think, at Grizzly. For $7.95 plus shipping. Jet Tools wanted $45.00. plus shipping. It's supposed tob e delivered tomorrow, hopefully it'll work...

 

[larry C]

Great! You checked to see if it will work I hope.

It's supposed to be delivered tomorrow, hopefully this saga will finally come to a pleasant ending!

 

[larry C]

Great! You checked to see if it will work I hope.

Marc, FYI, the new switch from Grizzly arrived yesterday evening. I got it installed this morning and all is well! Thanks again for your help. That $7.95 switch plus postage saved me some bux......replacement tools wanted more that $46.00 for the same thing plus postage...
Larry

 

[ripjack13]

Marc, FYI, the new switch from Grizzly arrived yesterday evening. I got it installed this morning and all is well! Thanks again for your help. That $7.95 switch plus postage saved me some bux......replacement tools wanted more that $46.00 for the same thing plus postage...
Larry

Right on sir. I'm here to help, not hinder. I do that to my wife. Heh heh heh....