Alan Muller
03-19-2016, 10:41 PM
I have a Cal-Hawk 6" jointer with a date of 1992. It's pretty much the generic Taiwan clone of a 60s Delta-Rockwell machine and is much like this Harbor Freight machine except for lacking the chip chute parts: http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/30000-30999/30289.pdf
The motor is tagged 1 hp 7/14 amps.
I'm satisfied with the machine except that the motor can barely start, and sometimes will not start in cold weather. Power seems OK once running. I've checked the on-off switch and the capacitor. Things turn freely and the belt is not excessively tight. The supply circuit is good. I haven't opened the motor up.
So, am wondering if this a common problem. Any suggestions? I have other motors I could try but they are open frame types and would not be ideal for this application--under a shower of chips and dust.
Thanks for any guidance.
Alan
The motor is tagged 1 hp 7/14 amps.
I'm satisfied with the machine except that the motor can barely start, and sometimes will not start in cold weather. Power seems OK once running. I've checked the on-off switch and the capacitor. Things turn freely and the belt is not excessively tight. The supply circuit is good. I haven't opened the motor up.
So, am wondering if this a common problem. Any suggestions? I have other motors I could try but they are open frame types and would not be ideal for this application--under a shower of chips and dust.
Thanks for any guidance.
Alan