Hi all, this is my first post but I have been lurking a while.
On the back of past threads I have recently picked up a tidy 1991 Kity 613 bandsaw. Bandsaw Essentials DVD ready to watch and a phone call to Tuffsaws to follow.
I knew the saw needed a little work. The frame, tyres, motor and bearings are all good, and it runs and cuts if you spin the wheel arms to get it going - but not using the on/off switch.
Many good tips in past threads has sorted out most issues, so a big thank you to those who have contributed to past Kity threads. Capacitor had blown, replaced it, thoroughly cleaned the switch unit but it appears to be seized.
In terms of skills remove switch and replace like for like I can manage, but I am not up to testing/diagnostics or modifications, nor do I know what I should be looking for in terms of swich spec. I am hoping for some advice about sourcing a suitable switch with the appropriate safety features, either a complete unit or just the switch mechanism that sits under the on/off buttons.
Plan B is a trip to Sawtec in Eastleigh but that seems likely to cost more than the price of the rest of the saw from what appears to be a simple job - if one starts with the right parts.
Thanks in advance and hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction
Mark
On the back of past threads I have recently picked up a tidy 1991 Kity 613 bandsaw. Bandsaw Essentials DVD ready to watch and a phone call to Tuffsaws to follow.
I knew the saw needed a little work. The frame, tyres, motor and bearings are all good, and it runs and cuts if you spin the wheel arms to get it going - but not using the on/off switch.
Many good tips in past threads has sorted out most issues, so a big thank you to those who have contributed to past Kity threads. Capacitor had blown, replaced it, thoroughly cleaned the switch unit but it appears to be seized.
In terms of skills remove switch and replace like for like I can manage, but I am not up to testing/diagnostics or modifications, nor do I know what I should be looking for in terms of swich spec. I am hoping for some advice about sourcing a suitable switch with the appropriate safety features, either a complete unit or just the switch mechanism that sits under the on/off buttons.
Plan B is a trip to Sawtec in Eastleigh but that seems likely to cost more than the price of the rest of the saw from what appears to be a simple job - if one starts with the right parts.
Thanks in advance and hopefully someone here can point me in the right direction
Mark
