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I bought a Taiwanese-made Craftsman grinder like shown in the photo about 30 years ago. It has been trouble-free, but recently the motor started popping and sparking so I took it apart and it looks to me like the motor stator is burned up.
I want to keep the machine and would like to hear any and all ideas on how to get it going again.
Here is what I have found out so far:
Particulars:
Here is an online stock photo of the Craftsman machine
Here are photos of the burned stator
Here is the complete motor assembly
Here is the main casting and stand for the machine
I want to keep the machine and would like to hear any and all ideas on how to get it going again.
Here is what I have found out so far:
- No replacement parts available from "Sears."
- Jet Model J-41002 looks like a similar machine and shares the same drawings. The Jet website shows a motor assembly in stock for $334.
- The Jet Model is advertised on Azon Pme for $499.
- I am trying not to be too emotionally attached to the machine to consider alternatives to keeping it.
- The only money I have in the machine beyond initial purchase is 4 belt drum replacement bearings and 2 pieces of PyroCeram glass for upgrading the belt platen
Particulars:
Here is an online stock photo of the Craftsman machine
Here are photos of the burned stator
Here is the complete motor assembly
Here is the main casting and stand for the machine