What are common reasons for a table saw to bind?
Question by – -: What are common reasons for a table saw to bind?
There’s no wood.
The machine is well oiled.
The motor casing doesn’t feel hot.
The motor tries to work when the switch is turned on, but the blade doesn’t move.
Just stopped during light use.
The blade is not caught on the table.
With the saw unplugged can you move the blade?
No
Direct drive or belt driven?
Direct drive
Does the motor have a start capacitor?
Not likely. There is very little underneath the unit, except the motor. The reset switch has a very small cover.
Best answer:
Answer by T C
With the saw unplugged can you move the blade? …..Direct drive or belt driven?
Does the motor have a start capacitor?
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If it is direct drive and the blade won’t move …my best guess is the motor bearing (s) have seized.
Not extremely common since these most likely are sealed bearings, but I can’t think of any other cause with these symptoms.
You can have the bearings replaces, but I don’t know how cost effective it would be.
You could do it yourself if you have a service manual with a parts list for the replacement bearings….. a gear or bearing puller and a way to press or hammer them on. If you do hammer them on you’ll need a pipe {pvc, copper, or metal} that has a inside diameter slightly larger than the motor shaft.
Sorry…… I know you were hoping for a simple solution.
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Sounds like its time to replace the brushes on the motor. With the saw unplugged, look for two plastic caps on the side of the motor and unscrew them. The brushes are under there. I was able to just clean mine and reinsert them last time this happened to my saw. You could get replacements for about $20 at most tool repair shops and install yourself. Good luck.