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Can I ask all the Scheppach table saw owners out there whether they have an issue with the tilt mechanism? My saw will not stay at whatever angle I set it to, without locking it very tightly. If I loosen the locking lever, even slightly, the saw just falls away. I thought that the saw would only...

I have used Chinese Poplar plywood during a camper van conversion. It's very light( the point) and has a fairly good surface, if somewhat bland. I laminated my panels to save buying Vohringer boards. It worked well for that application. It takes a screw well as it's very soft, but it's in no way...

Cheers Deema. Thanks for all your help!

Thanks. It's a 2 pole then, diameters are the same. The cutter block is the same diameter as my former real machine, so it looks like a 3000rpm machine. I'll check the block just in case it's a jelly bean block! Would something like this do...

It isn't! There is no tensioner. Pics attached of the 'machine' and the 'motor' with the pulley off.

Yes, I was mindful of this. I already have a 16A supply fitted for my saw, so this wouldn't be an issue, thanks.

Lol, loving the jelly bean parts! That's brilliant info, thanks. I had a look at IEC frame sizes and although I know it's not too much hassle to drill new mounting holes etc, there is nothing on this motor which matches anything on the chart. I've attached a quick Sketchup drawing I made of...

Charnwood W583 Yes I think might be the case,unfortunately.

Thank you for that. The existing motor is rated at only 1500w and indeed has a double pulley fitted to 20mm dia stepped shaft. I imagine the exact power rating does not matter too much in retrofitting, within reason? I cannot find a stated rpm for the OEM motor on their website, and I imagine...

It's not that simple, otherwise I would have purchased one from the windings guy. These are obviously made for Charnwood specifically. They don't match up with normal specs ie B3 etc. Even the spindle is stepped, so that would mean a new double pulley and the hope that everything lines up for...

So, an update into my shenanigans. The winding specialist, just stated that the motor was gone, but with no visible signs of where it had failed, and to that matter, why. I was expecting an explanation as to what may have happened, but I suppose they have bigger fish to fry. He also stated that...

You're not a fan of this motor, are you? lol Both caps were replaced and originals tested as well. I now have 4 perfectly functioning caps. I initially thought they would be the source of the grounding, as they are a common source of issues. Are you referring to the centrifugal switch? I think...

Yes it is in the hands of a professional at the moment, assessing what's afoot. I didn't personally measure the Ze and the R1 +R2 of lighting circuit as I am neither an electrician, nor have the appropriate test equipment. However, this was carried out by the electrician who had initially...

Jon I think I ruled that out very quickly. The box has mcbs and a rcd which is wired to a mcb in the main box in the house. I understand that when the rcd is tripped( not a mcb) in the garage, the house(feed)rcb will trip first. I've had experiences with inrush current with my lighting when I...

I appreciate the input and will investigate my options based on your recommendations. Thank you

Thank you for your concern. There's nothing new in people trying to repair things for themselves, especially when money is tight. Regarding working safely. Although I'm no electrical engineer, I have a basic understanding of electricity. I understand what ground means and when on the bench the...

I believe it's a 1.5KW motor. There are 2 Caps, as per the picture, so it does have a run and start cap. There definitely isn't a plate on the outside of the housing. However, there may be something inside. I dropped it off at a winding specialist today, and he was scratching his head regarding...

I did and try to source a replacement motor price, but Charnwood have very little on their website in regards spares for this machine. Indeed Charnwood have not been at all helpful. There are no specifications on the motor so replacement could prove problematic. In all honesty I can't help...

Hi I've narrowed my fault with my planer thicknesser down to an earth fault within the motor. I'm getting continuity between the L & E and also the N & E from its feed cables. I've removed the motor entirely and have it on the bench. Again it will run fine without the earth connected, so am I...

Well capacitors replaced (even though I suspected there was nothing wrong with them) to no avail. Still trips the RCD in the garage and the house. So it appears I have an earth problem elsewhere in the machine? Can anyone point me to a resource/person of knowledge on this matter? I'm totally out...