Thank you for the video. I have an older sander, and I could not figure out how to get the disc off to replace the drive belt. Took forever to find a decent video. Thanks again!!
About 10 years after I bought my current house, the capacitor went out on my A/C condenser. The fan wouldn't turn. The motor just hummed. So I opened it up, and the end of the capacitor had actually blown out. I live in rural Missouri, so I could only find one local business that sells those capacitors to the public. He only carried one brand and it was made in China. It only lasted a couple of months. The business owner was awesome about it. Every time it went out, he would give me another on the warranty, but I soon got tired of replacing them, especially when it died on the weekend and I had to go without A/C until Monday morning. So I did some research. Apparently, as you would expect, this is common with Chinese capacitors. They're crap. Evidently the only things the Chinese can make well is viruses and delicious food made from pets. Anyway, from what I read on HVAC repairmen threads, capacitors made in the USA or Mexico will last a lot longer. It took me a while to find an American made capacitor. I finally found one on Amazon that was made by a company called AMRAD. From what I've read, they might be the only company that still manufactures them in the USA. That thing has been working great for four years. I wish we made more stuff in America. Those 6 year old Chinese kids being forced to work in a sweat shop for 30 cents a week just don't make good quality products, like Americans can.
I just took my 1984 Craftsman belt sander apart. It had the bad capacitor hum. I took it apart and no capacitor. Little see through cast iron motor. Bearings were stuck, there was black copper in the stator. 😢 looks like its toast.
Working many MANY years ago as an Electrical Engineer I had to attend meetings with corp and they would tell me, CUT the price for your projects, cut the price for production needs, cut the prices and so, I know now where the trouble comes from .
Well, I also have this sander and need to replace my capacitor... but I am unsure of whether it is a "start" or "run" capacitor... from what I can find, it seems to be a run capacitor... how did you determine it was a start capacitor?
Inside the motor there is a tiny centrifugal switch that is for the "start" windings only. If the motor just hums and bumps back and forth, but using a quick spin on the motor gets it up and running, that is the "start" cap which is used to get the motor running and then the "run windings" take it from there. In some cases you can hear the click seconds after the motor is started and coming up to speed.
@@SirToolsInteresting... mine did seem to have that behavior (hand spinning it seemed to get it going... unsure if I heard a click or not), after several uses in this state over a year or so, it wouldn't really maintain any power so I stopped using it. Your video gave me the courage to dig into it! After I took everything apart (disk and drive belt disconnected), it would start up fine and slowly (over 4-8 seconds) loose power until it stopped (this is without anything connected to the motor, just the fan). During my last test, it started up spinning great and about 5 seconds in it suddenly lost power (as indicated by spin speed... maybe 50%), then the capacitor 'squeaked' and started smoking. The capacitor has SH CAP on it and 25uF +10%/ -5%, 250V.AC. I can't easily get into the motor to look and see the centrifugal switch. I'm pretty sure we have the same model (137.215360). I'm surprised it didn't have 'start cap' on it to indicated it was a start capacitor.
Does sounds a bit "fishy", once it reaches full speed it should not slowly drop out. Could be bearings or other issues. Maybe even damaged windings. For the tiny price of a capacitor I'd try swapping out that, it's an easy job and just might fix it. If the windings have gone bad, well...that would be another topic.
Hi, I found a older Ryobi belt sander and it stopped spinning. Im breaking it apart today to fix it, thanks for the great video. What do you use to clean your equipment?
First I hit it with my compressor air to remove the heavy, step two would be a dry rag, and then some soapy water in a spray for plastic and metal areas etc. 🤠
I got one of these today for 60 bucks but it did not come come with the disc table and belt guard broke on the bottom part. I could not get the wheel off. I'll wd 40 a few times and try again tomorrow.
Thank you for the video. I have an older sander, and I could not figure out how to get the disc off to replace the drive belt. Took forever to find a decent video. Thanks again!!
Thanks for posting, and glad to hear it helped.
Nice job. Like those estate / yard sale tools.
Webster TX area ! Last weekend
I’d say that for what your needs were, at 9 bucks…that’s a 10/10 score!! Great little benchtop belt sander!! 👍🏻👊🏻😎
happy camper and sold my old Delta off...
@@SirTools SSHHH!! The irs will watchin those profits!!🤣🤣👊🏻
@@keithrayeski6417 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I have a delta 4x36 belt and 6 inch disc sander and its absolutely the main work horse in my shop for sanding.
I just sold off the delta, but both machines seem to working good. The delta was 100% good too.
I got one of these new in box after my grandpa died. Its been extremely useful
Sorry about grandpa, the sander is very handy around the old shop
NICE finished job 😎
yeah
I have a few power tools that were used when I got them. I cleaned them up and saved money.
Saving money on tools is GOOD !
About 10 years after I bought my current house, the capacitor went out on my A/C condenser. The fan wouldn't turn. The motor just hummed. So I opened it up, and the end of the capacitor had actually blown out. I live in rural Missouri, so I could only find one local business that sells those capacitors to the public. He only carried one brand and it was made in China. It only lasted a couple of months. The business owner was awesome about it. Every time it went out, he would give me another on the warranty, but I soon got tired of replacing them, especially when it died on the weekend and I had to go without A/C until Monday morning. So I did some research. Apparently, as you would expect, this is common with Chinese capacitors. They're crap. Evidently the only things the Chinese can make well is viruses and delicious food made from pets. Anyway, from what I read on HVAC repairmen threads, capacitors made in the USA or Mexico will last a lot longer. It took me a while to find an American made capacitor. I finally found one on Amazon that was made by a company called AMRAD. From what I've read, they might be the only company that still manufactures them in the USA. That thing has been working great for four years. I wish we made more stuff in America. Those 6 year old Chinese kids being forced to work in a sweat shop for 30 cents a week just don't make good quality products, like Americans can.
I found one at an estate sale also, but it cost me 15.00. Haven't had a bit of trouble with it.
Wow...that was a good price.
@@SirTools I felt like I stole it😛
your equipment is very high quality 👍👍👍 🎉
Thankyou Alfan, good old Yard Sales have treasures :)
Free is GOOD !!
Link coming for the cap.
I just took my 1984 Craftsman belt sander apart. It had the bad capacitor hum. I took it apart and no capacitor. Little see through cast iron motor. Bearings were stuck, there was black copper in the stator. 😢 looks like its toast.
Place a hand over your heart and say good bye.
I feel the way you do about some of the engineering is done, but you have to work with it. I don't know any engineers that I could ask why.
Working many MANY years ago as an Electrical Engineer I had to attend meetings with corp and they would tell me, CUT the price for your projects, cut the price for production needs, cut the prices and so, I know now where the trouble comes from .
Well, I also have this sander and need to replace my capacitor... but I am unsure of whether it is a "start" or "run" capacitor... from what I can find, it seems to be a run capacitor... how did you determine it was a start capacitor?
Inside the motor there is a tiny centrifugal switch that is for the "start" windings only. If the motor just hums and bumps back and forth, but using a quick spin on the motor gets it up and running, that is the "start" cap which is used to get the motor running and then the "run windings" take it from there. In some cases you can hear the click seconds after the motor is started and coming up to speed.
@@SirToolsInteresting... mine did seem to have that behavior (hand spinning it seemed to get it going... unsure if I heard a click or not), after several uses in this state over a year or so, it wouldn't really maintain any power so I stopped using it. Your video gave me the courage to dig into it! After I took everything apart (disk and drive belt disconnected), it would start up fine and slowly (over 4-8 seconds) loose power until it stopped (this is without anything connected to the motor, just the fan). During my last test, it started up spinning great and about 5 seconds in it suddenly lost power (as indicated by spin speed... maybe 50%), then the capacitor 'squeaked' and started smoking. The capacitor has SH CAP on it and 25uF +10%/ -5%, 250V.AC. I can't easily get into the motor to look and see the centrifugal switch. I'm pretty sure we have the same model (137.215360). I'm surprised it didn't have 'start cap' on it to indicated it was a start capacitor.
Does sounds a bit "fishy", once it reaches full speed it should not slowly drop out. Could be bearings or other issues. Maybe even damaged windings. For the tiny price of a capacitor I'd try swapping out that, it's an easy job and just might fix it. If the windings have gone bad, well...that would be another topic.
@@SirToolsThanks! That is my plan...
Good luck, I think you'll be ok.
Awesomeness
thanks
Hi, I found a older Ryobi belt sander and it stopped spinning. Im breaking it apart today to fix it, thanks for the great video. What do you use to clean your equipment?
First I hit it with my compressor air to remove the heavy, step two would be a dry rag, and then some soapy water in a spray for plastic and metal areas etc. 🤠
I got one of these today for 60 bucks but it did not come come with the disc table and belt guard broke on the bottom part. I could not get the wheel off. I'll wd 40 a few times and try again tomorrow.
Power serge causes capacitors to go bad a lot
Leak seems to be the "normal", but maybe Tesla will make better ones soon LOLOL..
I hope I can find one to???