Problem Type: Equipment
Workspace: Woodshop
Asset: Drill Press 20" - Powermatic
Summary: Motor won’t turn on
Additional Info: On switch intermittent then stopped working
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What is the status on the drill press? I really need to use it. Holding up a timeliness on a project.
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Not to be an a$$ but did you check the circuit breaker? It has been known to trip them. Also turn on main switch, do the lights and/or laser come on? If they do, try moving the speed knob after turning on the green square secondary switch. Good luck!
Also, I believe the metal shop has one, see if you can get an exception to use theirs.
I’ve not checked the circuit breaker. The manual states that there is a fuse, but does not show where it’s located. Nothing turns on. I’ll look at it, tomorrow.
I already did all that. Work light comes on so it’s getting power. I tried multiple ways to get it to work. Jiggled both switches several times. Nothing. The switches have been tricky in the past. Had to hit the green button several times to get it to turn on. Word in the shop among other members is this has been an issue. Also you cant move the table because the pivot pin is sheered off.
The fuse is supposed to be on the PCB. Number seven in the picture below by the capacitors (20 amp fuse). You could also see if you can remove the main switch(red round)and the secondary (green square) and try blowing air or vacuuming the inside (i would do both ) hopefully is just packed dust in them. Otherwise sounds like is going to need parts. Try to bypass the main switch manually see if it works. That is getting power to other components so the PCB is doing its job other than providing the power to the motor which may very well be the fuse. I dont have time to look at the shematic or any further until probably tomorrow. Hope this helped.
I took the switch apart, and this copper connector fell out. It needs to be soldered back onto the board, but I don’t have the skillz (and couldn’t find anyone here with them).
Update: Just as I got everything put back together, @LivingOnTheEdgeKupec came in and that he could solder it, and he did. That helped a little, but it turns out that the 20A fuse is blown. I jumped it, and the drill turned on. I couldn’t find any replacement fuses in the Electronics Lab.
We should have some replacement fuses. Maybe in the stewards closet I know I ordered a pack of these last time
There is a box of fuses of different rates in the stewards closet. I believe top shelf center locker.
Maybe it would be a good idea to schedule the electronic cards for a look over and re-solder the thicker wires. That drill press is known for very shoddy workmanship coming from the factory. I’m surprised it has lasted this long with no major malfunctions. If someone would take the time to look it over and make some corrections. Lubricating points, belt condition (if any), chuck alignment, chuck inspection for wear, calibrate speed, etc. I’m not saying it hasn’t been done. I’m not in charge of keeping track of that but I doubt it has been done recently. I don’t use it that much but often when someone is using it, there are squealing noises coming out of it that are not normal.
I looked in there, but I’ll look again.
There are some fuses in a tool box by the small CNC. Ethan may have some in the metal shop.
I found the fuses, thanks. It turns on, now, though you have to hit the green a few times to get it going.
Thanks for your work. It would not hurt to still ask Robert or Sara to order the switch. Obviously is not in the best shape.
That would be the green switch up top, not the main switch that we repaired.
