[Woodcarver] Foredom Noise

[Steve Klein]

You might have damaged a bearing or messed up the bearing alignment.

Steve




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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.

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> 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. 

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> Thanks

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> Jim Williams

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