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Well I gave up. :( I took it apart again and found some burned looking areas on the windings. There were small wires or strings that were holding it all together. That was all burned too. Also a burned looking spot on the centrifugal switch. I bought the Dewalt 6" grinder. The only...

I can definitely get a pic. But I do not think it is a "low-cost import". Like I said I bought it new over 30 years ago. I would think maybe made in Mexico back then but that was probably better than the china stuff today. Seems like all the grinders I looked at are made there. That is why...

My tool box has 2 different styles of slides on the drawers. So far I have only been able to find the larger detent stops. Unfortunately the majority of the drawers have a smaller detent stops like in this pic. Does anyone know a source for these? I was able to reach in to the back of the...

Update: Well thank you mucho for the advise on here. I bought some new, I assume better, bearings. I bought Timkens. I am not sure if they were made in china or elsewhere. I at least recognized the name brand. Tremendously better where the vibration is concerned. I also was able to get the...

What exactly would the start winding be and where would they be located? Thanks

So if I had smoke come out of it already by doing it wrong, are the windings toast? I have the original bearings. I did clean them with brake clean and re grease them. They feel pretty good. Would it better to re use those maybe?

The manufacturer is CSPS metal.

A little success! I replaced these “slide detents” today. My box has 2 different styles. So far I have not found the smaller ones. But I replaced the larger ones today on one drawer. It is totally better and stays shut like it is supposed to now. I will be on the hunt for the smaller style...

Any input on the vibration? The bearings are some made in China bearings from the zon. The originals at NTN from Taiwan. Is there a difference? Maybe I should get a couple of better quality bearings?

Good write up. I am working on my Craftsman grinder right now too. I did notice a crack in the brown fiberglass looking part of my switch. Is that a problem?

How does all that need to be set up? When off should the contact be closed? Then when it speeds up the centrifugal switch opens the contact?

The switch pushes on a ring when it slows down. That ring has a contact on one end. I assume this is that assist for the start capacitor.

Ok finally got time to look at it again. Here are some pics. This is that centrifugal switch assembly, that I incorrectly thought was a brake. It appears that in its relaxed position when the grinder is off it defaults closer to the middle of the motor. When it speeds up it pulls away from the...

I have tried to contact them. Apparently they are no longer in business. I would gladly buy and install whatever parts are worn out. If I could contact them. If someone has info please lmk. Thanks

Ok great info too. I have been assuming something was up with that centrifugal switch ( what I thought was a brake) all along. I will mess with it some more tomorrow. I will try and grab a couple of pics to post. I hope I have not damaged anything permanently.