OPJ
Established Member
I've been having real trouble with the motor on my two-year-old Perform CCNPT Planer/Thicknesser the past few months and after getting it checked at a motor rewind shop I'm told it needs either repairing or replacing.
First impressions were that I had somehow overloaded it. But after a closer inspection inside yesterday, I've been told that it is no fault of my own - it simply was insulated correctly inside! He was amazed it had lasted this long; he also assumed I clearly haven't used it that much...
Axminster will sell me a new motor for £105.75 (inc. VAT). A repair would cost a LOT more - so, basically, that's out of question. But I'm wondering if this is the best price, or simply where else to look?
I know of Machine Mart, but do you guys have any other ideas?
There may, however, be one restriction... It must be electronically-braked. According to Axminster, I have one of the older models from before they switched to mechanically-braked motors, which are far more reliable and won't burn out so easily, apparently.
I could buy a newer one with mechanical braking but then I'd also need a new switch box (£45!) and would require some rewiring.
My intentions here are to get this machine in a fit enough state for me to sell it and replace it with an AW106 model, at lowest possible cost (plus, the £50 Off deal expires next Thursday! ) :?
As always, your thoughts and suggestions are most welcome and appreciated.
Thanks,
Olly.
First impressions were that I had somehow overloaded it. But after a closer inspection inside yesterday, I've been told that it is no fault of my own - it simply was insulated correctly inside! He was amazed it had lasted this long; he also assumed I clearly haven't used it that much...
Axminster will sell me a new motor for £105.75 (inc. VAT). A repair would cost a LOT more - so, basically, that's out of question. But I'm wondering if this is the best price, or simply where else to look?
I know of Machine Mart, but do you guys have any other ideas?
There may, however, be one restriction... It must be electronically-braked. According to Axminster, I have one of the older models from before they switched to mechanically-braked motors, which are far more reliable and won't burn out so easily, apparently.
I could buy a newer one with mechanical braking but then I'd also need a new switch box (£45!) and would require some rewiring.
My intentions here are to get this machine in a fit enough state for me to sell it and replace it with an AW106 model, at lowest possible cost (plus, the £50 Off deal expires next Thursday! ) :?
As always, your thoughts and suggestions are most welcome and appreciated.
Thanks,
Olly.