Do-All portable bandsaw

[Glen_63]

Thought I would share this thing since I cannot find another one. But I could also use a hand as the motor is toast and no on makes a replacement. I would like to get it running again. It runs a 64.5" blade.

 

[NJHandyGuy]

hmm looks like scrap metal to me

hf makes one and i owna a makita i bought for $219 last year depending on cost may just be easier to go that route

 

[A_Pmech]

Take it to a motor shop and have them look at it before you throw it away.

 

[Glen_63]

The lowest quote I'm getting locally is $300. I have some friends that said they might be able to help, but nothing yet. The older porter cable armature looks like it might work but thats a shot in the dark at $120. Just really hate to throw something away that is real sturdy and unique(couldn't believe there was no internet info on it). I called Do-all apparently this was built by wilton and that division of wilton is gone.

 

[TheGrooveking]

Take it to a motor shop and have them look at it before you throw it away.

+1, spoken by a man whose dealt with rare motors.

TheGrooveking

 

[Outlawmws]

Have you checked to see if it's something simple like brushes?

 

[camarotoolman]

I've sold many Millwaukees, in good condition, in the 175. to 200. range. Try are the most popular. Porter cable and Dewalt are good too.

 

[Outlawmws]

Also is it the switch? you can bypass it to test it. Use jumpers and clamp it down and plug it in...

 

[Glen_63]

It worked, but it had a dead spot and would smoke when it did work. Its a 2 speed switch and it worked. Brushes are still good. The armature and the communicator have some issues. Looks like the wire has burned back from the connection.

 

[Outlawmws]

Take it apart, and good close up pics?

 

[Glen_63]

Take it apart, and good close up pics?

Sorry thought I attached it in the last post

 

[A_Pmech]

Mmmm! Toasty!

Looks like the armature is shot at the connections to the comm bars in the photo.

It is repairable by a motor shop, but you'll have to decide if the price is worth it.

 

[Glen_63]

Well figure I'll up date. As above best quote was $300 at least locally but eurtonelectric in California said $85, so my motors going for a ride down south.

 

[930dreamer]

Let us know the outcome on the repair.

 

[Glen_63]

I'm going to update again for any other buggers like me with this saw. It was an ensley tool co design, ensley also built one as model #721. Theres also a possibility of ensley 722 and a millers fall tools one thats the same/similar.
I'm weighing the price and I may just buy another at this point.