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05-25-2021, 10:43 PM
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Am I to assume the switch is bad? When you cut it off it keeps going. Unplug to stop. No other issues.
This is the disc/belt sander on a stand.
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(05-25-2021, 10:43 PM)Scott W Wrote: Am I to assume the switch is bad? When you cut it off it keeps going. Unplug to stop. No other issues.
This is the disc/belt sander on a stand.
Yes, the switch sounds bad - could be a part is broken so that while the lever moves, it does not move a conductor inside the switch, or wires or conductors in the switch have a short
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(05-26-2021, 05:44 AM)barryvabeach Wrote: Yes, the switch sounds bad - could be a part is broken so that while the lever moves, it does not move a conductor inside the switch, or wires or conductors in the switch have a short
Those switches are not very robust. I have had to replace several on different Delta machines. You can get replacements through e-replacement parts or better yet, rig up a heavy duty toggle switch.
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Thanks. Gonna order one then.
Thanks
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I had the same problem with the starter motor on my old Lexus. I could not drive the car because the starter motor kept spinning. I had to disconnect the battery.
It, too required a new switch. Apparently a very fine switch as it cost $350.00 plus installation. Close to $500.00 when I was done (plus towing).
Luckily Deltas don't have steering column switches and it is likely to cost less, and likely no towing involved either.
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(05-26-2021, 02:16 PM)Cooler Wrote: I had the same problem with the starter motor on my old Lexus. I could not drive the car because the starter motor kept spinning. I had to disconnect the battery.
It, too required a new switch. Apparently a very fine switch as it cost $350.00 plus installation. Close to $500.00 when I was done (plus towing).
Luckily Deltas don't have steering column switches and it is likely to cost less, and likely no towing involved either.
True...but I had listed it and had a buyer. I just flipped it on to blow some dust out and it wouldn't cut off...so it did cost some money I guess.
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05-28-2021, 09:05 AM
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I had a problem with my Delta drill press. Even though the on-off switch moved, it had "fused" in the on position inside. I took it off, unsnapped it apart and broke it free. Has been working since.
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(05-28-2021, 09:05 AM)jeffss Wrote: I had a problem with my Delta drill press. Even though the on-off switch moved, it had "fused" in the on position inside. I took it off, unsnapped it apart and broke it free. Has been working since.
The switch toggles on and off. Thanks though
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(05-28-2021, 02:20 PM)Scott W Wrote: The switch toggles on and off. Thanks though
Yes, mine did too.
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(05-28-2021, 03:53 PM)jeffss Wrote: Yes, mine did too.
If I remember correctly, the toggle forced together a piece of spring steel to the other contact. When turned off, the toggle goes down to relieve pressure but the metal is stuck together.
