Recent content by XSBiker

'' This thing was a beast for over 50 years! No way the **** out there now will last that long.'' Installed switch, everything works fine. Thanks for all the help. You are right they work very well. The way they're designed they will take a beating and still hold up. If you aren't careful you...

Looking back at a restoration on Youtube of this sander some one was doing. Like I mentioned, the 2 corded inlet wires are on the bottom of the switch. During disassembly, He pulled out the switch and cut the 2 top wires close to the switch going to the armature. Removing the cord and switch...

I wouldnt do that and I wouldn't recommend you do it either. But with some folks you never know.

Thanks for the quick reply. I have thought about doing a continuity test. I have several meters. I do work with a lot of RC stuff. Brushed and brushless motors, batteries and stuff. But this is 110 volts. A different animal altogether. Not sure if the 4 connectors are paired up 2 at the top...

Old thread I hope its still active. I have this same Craftsman belt sander, it was my dads I received about 15 years ago. In good shape but no switch. Went all through it and every things still in excellent shape. Just switch is missing. I know they discontinued this switch. The number off the...