Drill press failure

[Billy Brewer]

My 13" HF drill press stopped working. When I flip the switch there is nothing, no buzz or hum, just dead. Apparently it's an electrical issue. Anyone know what parts that could be the issue. Yes, I am also googling for solutions but just thought I'd ask around here as I'm in the middle of a job. Many thanks in advance.

[whtbaron]

Suspect #1 is usually the switch, but check if you have incoming power to the switch. Could be something stupid like the plugin (people yanking it by the cord) or the outlet. Beyond that, trace the power to the motor and if it's getting there with no buzz, you have a problem.

[smithdoor]

The Chinese drill press has a lot of weak spots.
I just replaced the motor on my mill with a new drum switch and cords. Will last for ever now.
I did not bother with trying problem.

Dave

My 13" HF drill press stopped working. When I flip the switch there is nothing, no buzz or hum, just dead. Apparently it's an electrical issue. Anyone know what parts that could be the issue. Yes, I am also googling for solutions but just thought I'd ask around here as I'm in the middle of a job. Many thanks in advance.

[52 Ford]

My 13" HF drill press stopped working. When I flip the switch there is nothing, no buzz or hum, just dead. Apparently it's an electrical issue. Anyone know what parts that could be the issue. Yes, I am also googling for solutions but just thought I'd ask around here as I'm in the middle of a job. Many thanks in advance.

No buzz, no hum. WELL... start at the wall outlet. Is the plug in all the way? Does the outlet have electricity to it?

Next would be the switch. Might not be making good contact. You can generally open them up and clean the contacts with some fine sandpaper (just like points on an older engine). Keep in mind that most switches like that are finicky to put back together and the plastic is fairly brittle.

Going from the switch to the motor, you have a couple things going on.

So, thermocouple, capacitor, and windings.

Since you aren't getting any hum/buzz from the motor, I'd check the thermocouple. Pop the ends off the motor, pull the motor rotor out, then you should see a "thing" with two wires going to it. It's likely to be stuck to one end of the windings. Might be tied in and lacquered over with the windings. Check for continuity between the two leads going into it.

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[Denis G]

Check if the motor has a thermal breaker (Klixon type - red button). If it does, press it to hear it click. Motor should restart.

[G-ManBart]

When I flip the switch there is nothing, no buzz or hum, just dead. Apparently it's an electrical issue. Anyone know what parts that could be the issue.

It could be any of the electrical parts starting at the circuit breaker all the way to the motor.

Your question is like "My car won't start when I turn the key, what should I check?"....

[Oldiron2]

It could be any of the electrical parts starting at the circuit breaker all the way to the motor.

Your question is like "My car won't start when I turn the key, what should I check?"....

Yes; maybe the site needs a few Stickies including one about General Rules for posting, the second about how to do Basic Troubleshooting, the third listing facts (and pictures) that should be included when asking advice about problems....all Required to be read [each with an "I agree" button required, for progressing] before the site lets the person write his first post.
That would also cut out most, if not all, the stupid Spam.

[Billy Brewer]

Yes; maybe the site needs a few Stickies including one about General Rules for posting, the second about how to do Basic Troubleshooting, the third listing facts (and pictures) that should be included when asking advice about problems....all Required to be read [each with an "I agree" button required, for progressing] before the site lets the person write his first post.
That would also cut out most, if not all, the stupid Spam.

Dude, put me on ignore and go to the coffee room. You're looking for threads to bitch on.

[Billy Brewer]

It could be any of the electrical parts starting at the circuit breaker all the way to the motor.

Your question is like "My car won't start when I turn the key, what should I check?"....

Nah, your analogy is way off. There are only a few component that could be wrong and I'd like to know the names so I could buy and replace them.

52 Ford responded with exactly what I needed to know and now I can troubleshoot the problem.

[smithdoor]

I hope it is going well.
Remember the drill press Harbor Freight and electrical is lowest cost to last 90 days.
Thd bad news to fix the drill press right it cost more than drill press cost from Harbor Freight.

(If now a little about electrical I would wire the motor to power cord and see if runs)
Then you know if motor or switch/cord

Dave

My 13" HF drill press stopped working. When I flip the switch there is nothing, no buzz or hum, just dead. Apparently it's an electrical issue. Anyone know what parts that could be the issue. Yes, I am also googling for solutions but just thought I'd ask around here as I'm in the middle of a job. Many thanks in advance.

[Oldiron2]

Dude, put me on ignore and go to the coffee room. You're looking for threads to bitch on.

You're not the only one who asks such questions without doing any inspection yourself; that's been happening since I first got on the site, and although I know my suggestion won't be implemented, it would take care of many first-posters trying to do what you did here, maybe even helping them solve their problem themselves, without asking members for the help.

Instead of complaining about such a site suggestion, I'd be ashamed if I had asked such an open-ended question without having checked the basics and someone had pointed it out, as the post above mine did.

BTW, the Spam I was referring to was this one, which I'd reported [for now, it is still there]:

https://weldingweb.com/vbb/threads/7...29#post8885429

[whtbaron]

BTW, the Spam I was referring to was this one, which I'd reported [for now, it is still there]:

Saw that one too.... it's gone now.

[RHayes]

There is special smoke in these motors and if you let it out, they won't run.

[NotaVegetarian]

There is special smoke in these motors and if you let it out, they won't run.

Think I still have some left from the last repair. They have it at HF in .5 cu bottles

[Garfield43]

Make sure you get the correct smoke.
HF smoke has to have just a touch of orphan tears in it to work properly.

[smithdoor]

Sounds like Harbor Freight.
I think the motors was made to last for the warranty plus one day 💨 .

Getting the right motor and switches cost more than the item you purchased from Harbor freight.

In welder from Harbor Freight I replaced the mag starter before it was smoke. The rest welder was built to last. It like making tools are made to have a week point.

Dave

Make sure you get the correct smoke.
HF smoke has to have just a touch of orphan tears in it to work properly.