Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - Craftsman Belt Sander,3x21 Model 315.117131

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bakerstownbird
09-02-06, 07:29 AM
I purchased the subject sander in 1995 and it stopped abruptly as if I turned the power off. I installed a new switch and that didn't help. I checked the power and it does go through the switch. The timing belt looks fine. The manual doesn't help on going any further. What's next? Thank you.

chandler
09-02-06, 01:57 PM
You have done everything possible without looking at the motor. Sounds as if the motor has gone south. It could be the brushes, but I am not sure that model has replaceable ones from the outside.
bakerstownbird
09-02-06, 04:18 PM
Chandler,
Hope this gets to the right place because I'm a once a month type computer person who stumbled across the DYI site and am still learning my way around. Thanks for the comment. When the parts list didn't list brushes I knew I was in trouble.-- Bird