motor

I purchased a new Nova Comet II last year for a second bench top lathe. On Sunday I was turning a mill. I stopped to check my work and when I pushed the button to turn it on, it didn't spin. I checked the power cord and outlet, everything was fine. I put my hand on the wheel and it started...

The motor on my Jet BS lost all it's smoke last week. I got a great price on a replacement motor and in my excitement neglected to check the speed. The old motor was 1725 and this is 3450. Drive pulley is 2.5" and the BS pulley is 6". The smallest pulley I can find is 2" which means I would...

Hi All, Well I had a feeling something wasnt right.... Lately the motor on my drill press has been making some funny noises and I was wondering if it was going to die on me. Well it did, and not peacefully, it was like the fourth of July in my basement, sparks in every color of the rainbow...