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I posted a question regarding my Electra Bekum PK200 table saw abruptly stopping. Many people offered advice. Thank you all. The problem was a collapsed bearing. I've stripped and replaced both the motor bearings. It's back up and running. I am now an expert on striping and reassembling PK200's...

Thanks for the humours replies. I will not be able to dismantle the motor until i aquire a set of security screwdriver bits. The manufacturer has assembled the motor with cap head style pins. The head of which has eight points. (similar to T25 size, but with extra points) So i'll not be playing...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will be removing the motor for a closer inspection tomorrow evening. I'll post my findings. In the mean time thanks. Graham.

Yes..It does hummm when i press the start button. (Sort of a straining noise) It hums very briefly then cuts it self off. I'm confident there is a physical obstruction stopping it from rotating. Graham PS. Why do things break just when you need them most. On the positive side.. i've never used...

As requested a little more detail.... When the motor stopped i was ripping 1"clear pine. The saw had been used regularly prior to it coming to a sudden stop. there was no "warning symptoms". I've tried to turn the motor spindle without the arbour/bearing on, it will not turn in either direction...

Hi. This is the first time for me!! Hope someone can assist me. I need some advice about my Electra Beckam PK200 table saw. It suddenly stopped while i was using it. There was no warning, I've cleaned it off and stripped off the front arbour/bearing assembly. The motor spindle still, will not...