[Woodcarver] Foredom Noise

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I need some insight from some experienced power carvers.  I have a  Model H 
Foredom.  It fell on the floor and hit hard enough to actually  crack the case 
where the vent holes are in the top.  Since this happened,  it still seems to 
run just fine, but it makes a different noise than  before.  The noise comes 
from the motor housing, not the cable or  handpiece.  It is kind of a high 
pitched whine or squealing.  It isn't  unbearable but it is annoying.  There isn't 
any evidence of sparking or  heat buildup.  I am tempted to take it apart to 
see if I can find what the  problem is, but I want to feel somewhat assured 
that I won't be opening a can of  worms and find that I can't get it back 
together again.
 
So if anyone has had any experience with a similar situation I would  
appreciate any help.  The machine, of course, is no longer under warranty,  so I am 
trying to see what I can do on my own.  
 
Thanks
 
Jim Williams



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