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Post by MrP on Jun 3, 2007 12:04:08 GMT -5
Just lost the motor on my Workforce saw. When I took it apart there was water in it. It looks like with all the cutting the shaft seal was worn, because of all the grit, that cutting makes. I will be making some kind of modification on the new one to prevent this from happening again.....Mrp
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WarrenA
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Post by WarrenA on Jun 3, 2007 13:18:19 GMT -5
You might have the first workforce death. Now the question is Will it be cheaper to replace the motor or replace the saw?
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Post by MrP on Jun 3, 2007 13:42:35 GMT -5
I did get many hours out of it. I sure would like to hav ehad it run for years but it is not made to be used the way we do. I think will just buy the whole saw, then I will not have to wait and a new blade comes with it. I cant find the info that came with the saw and am having trouble finding the Mfg. on the internet anyway. I would think the motor is a big part of the cost anyway and with shopping I bet there isn't much differance in cost. Now, with the price of gas, if I had to make a special trip to HD it would be a wash......MrP
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Post by Bikerrandy on Jun 3, 2007 14:18:21 GMT -5
I remember when the pump went out on my air compressor. To get a new compressor was $350. To replace the pump was over $400!! Sometimes it's cheaper just to replace the entire piece of equipment. I do know one thing, my Workforce doesn't owe me, that's for sure.
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lastl98
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Post by lastl98 on Jun 3, 2007 15:41:19 GMT -5
Here's what I was able to come up with: You are supposed to register your workforce within 30 days of purchase either online @ www.chervonpowertools.com/or by by calling 866-51-FORCEFor service you can call 1-866-51-FORCE (36723)We bought the extended warranty (Full Replacement) for 1yr. @ $8.99t through Home Depot but I neglected to notice the above registration requirements through Chevron Power Tools warranty that comes with the saw. I'm still within the 30 day limit though. They do claim that if the saw is not used as intended their warranty is null & void though. However I've seen some very THICK tile. lol Hope this helps if just a little. The motor part number is 6102003Rubber Seal part number is 6102028Last
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Post by ladyt on Jun 3, 2007 20:49:42 GMT -5
No, your not the first. My workforce died last year. Bearings burned up or something. I have been saving for another one. My hubby tried to fix it but to no avail. It's been dead for a while . I used the heck out of it though. They are pretty tough. Rest in peace Workforces. lol Tonja
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spikeict
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Post by spikeict on Jun 3, 2007 21:00:29 GMT -5
, MrP and Tonya. I don't know what I would do if I could not go in the garage and cut what I wanted to on a whim.
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goofie1
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Post by goofie1 on Jun 3, 2007 23:18:27 GMT -5
So how long did these saws work? I was thinking of getting one, now I am rethinkng
Thanks
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Post by akansan on Jun 4, 2007 8:15:06 GMT -5
I've had mine for over a year and it's still going strong, goofie. I have between 150-200 hours on the thing, which is very little compared to some here!
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 4, 2007 9:04:10 GMT -5
Have mine going on 3 years- have used 5 blades total- I've lost track of the hours on it- but it's gotta be in the 1000 hour catagory- MINE owes me nothing- best $77 (got it on sale) I spent- I take the rubber shaft seal off and clean it after each session- now I'm gonna keep an eye on it for wear, cuts, or potential damage (hmmm may try to order a replacement one- you know- just in case)
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Post by MrP on Jun 4, 2007 16:37:52 GMT -5
I probably only had 200 hours on the saw. I see where the problem is and I am going to put a Duct Tape collar around the shaft area. If the water and grit can't get to the seal it will not wear out. After taking the motor apart I see it is very well built. It should last many years. I do think I use it harder then it is meant to be used. When I start cutting I have cut for 3-4 hours without stopping. I just didn't watch the seal area. Unfortunately we had a lightning hit that took out the wife's garage door opener and she thinks she should get that before I get my saw. I think that is being just a little selfish but she thinks not. Go figure ;D.....MrP
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Post by deb193 on Jun 4, 2007 17:01:25 GMT -5
I had mine seize up after I cut something that had rock dust like cement. At the same time my Inland grinder also seized up. I took it apart and was able to get it going again. No problem since.
I have over a 1.5 years on it. I might only cut 3-4 days a month, but I bet I put 30+ hours a month on it. I plan to get a 2nd on just to let friends use and to have just in case. I am waiting for some sort of sale or something.
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Jun 4, 2007 18:11:26 GMT -5
Not really saw or rock related, but an another unfortunate symptom of our disposable society-
I bought a Garmin E-trex Legend GPS unit for about $200 in 2004, The design has a glorified and fancy rubber band around it that contains the control button actuators and serves as the dust flap over the interface plug, mine ripped and started peeling off from the interface plug flap this week. They have a $100 flat rate for any service- in this case it means squeezing out a bead of glue and slapping on a new rubber band, they won't ship out the part, so I'm screwed.
I went to REI and bought the exact same model for $145, told them that and they said "OK so we'll do it for $50" .
still seems pretty scandalous to me, nothing seems built to last anymore- oh and they won't even issue a return authorization for a unit of another model which was "state of the art" in 2002.
OK- just to keep some topical relevance, my workforce is on its 3rd blade and still seems to be going strong after a year and a half now.
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Post by deb193 on Jun 5, 2007 1:16:38 GMT -5
I think I must have gone through 5 or 6 blades in my 1.5 years.
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karenfh
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Post by karenfh on Jun 5, 2007 1:23:40 GMT -5
Mr. P, I am a newbie, have a brand new WF; so tell me what not to do, and what to do, so I don't have the same problem? Please? Thanks, K
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stefan
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Post by stefan on Jun 5, 2007 9:55:59 GMT -5
Karen- after cutting- remove everything you can (tabletop, blade guard, bladem and right next to the yellow housing where the shaft come through (on the shaft itself) you will find a black rubber washer- this is the failed part- it is meant to seal off the motor from the water that will try to travel up the shaft- if you clean the entire saw after every cutting session- you should run into few if any problems
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Post by MrP on Jun 5, 2007 21:09:43 GMT -5
Got a new saw. This is my fix. Make sure the back plate clears. This is how I stay dry. I cut for 2 1/2 hours straight and when I took the blade off it was dry in the seal area. I think this will do the trick.....MrP
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