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sparking drill press motor

Herb Yost

>I have a 3-year old Delta drill press...floor model. This afternoon when I turned it on to do some work, I noticed some significant blue-white sparking coming from within the motor, and there was also plenty of vibration. Needless to say, it freaked me out! Can't say I['ve run across this before! There was no burning smell, however....just the sparking. WOuld it be a DIY repair, or best left to a motor repair expert?

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Larry Marker in Alabama

>If all you had was sparks, I'd suspect the brushes. But, if you are also getting significant new vibration it sounds like something has come loose inside. Unless you are comfortable working on motors, I'd suggest you take it to a motor shop or send it to Delta.

Larry

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