EX-21 Question....Speed control...

[Scrolling Steve]

My EX-21 is 4 1/2 yrs old and gets a lot of use( almost daily ) today the speed control went bonkers ...started running super fast and my control knob would not slow it down like it should have....I got the saw from Seyco and will call Ray when they open on Monday......My question to you folks is does this use a reostat or control that is a common item ....Has anyone had to replace one before and do you think it is something i can do myself .....The parts breakdown in the manual does not show the part....Just hoping one of you folks can shed some light.....Thanks Steve. 

Edited November 4, 2018 by Scrolling Steve

[kmmcrafts]

Someone else had this problem not too long ago.. Maybe some info in this posting

 

[Scrolling Steve]

Thanks Kevin !...That helps....I went to Seyco's site and it looks like a speed control will about 32.00 for everything...not to bad !....Thanks again.

[OCtoolguy]

I sure hope this isn't going to be an ongoing problem with these saws. So far, I haven't had a problem but then again, I'm not one to be changing the speed all the time. I have a "sweet" spot that seems to be good for most everything I do. At least so far.

 

[scrollerpete]

Had mine for over 5 years and still humming like it was new, but I do not change speed very often. I just slow it down when I do intricate fretwork.

[OCtoolguy]

23 minutes ago, scrollerpete said:

Had mine for over 5 years and still humming like it was new, but I do not change speed very often. I just slow it down when I do intricate fretwork.

I bought mine used. It's a 2010 and lightly used. So far, I love it and no matter what happens, I will keep it going. Keep us updated on what you find.

[tomsteve]

22 hours ago, octoolguy said:

I sure hope this isn't going to be an ongoing problem with these saws. So far, I haven't had a problem but then again, I'm not one to be changing the speed all the time. I have a "sweet" spot that seems to be good for most everything I do. At least so far.

 

im wondering if it has something to do with being in a shop that isnt kept at a constant temp all year. i have a few stationary power tools that the power switches failed on. i recall reading something about unheated workplaces that can have drastic temp/humidity changes can cause problems in sensitive switches

[OCtoolguy]

29 minutes ago, tomsteve said:

im wondering if it has something to do with being in a shop that isnt kept at a constant temp all year. i have a few stationary power tools that the power switches failed on. i recall reading something about unheated workplaces that can have drastic temp/humidity changes can cause problems in sensitive switches

Seeing where you are located, I can understand your thinking. It gets darn cold up your way. I'm in a very moderate place and the temps don't vary nearly as much as where you are. Low 40's once in a while up to maybe 90's. but most of the time in the 60's to 80's.

 

[kmmcrafts]

5 hours ago, tomsteve said:

im wondering if it has something to do with being in a shop that isnt kept at a constant temp all year. i have a few stationary power tools that the power switches failed on. i recall reading something about unheated workplaces that can have drastic temp/humidity changes can cause problems in sensitive switches

That could be.. thankfully I've not had any issues.. been 12 years in unheated work area and .. I work the equipment most every day... Now I said it.. bad luck will be me next..

[OCtoolguy]

1 hour ago, kmmcrafts said:

That could be.. thankfully I've not had any issues.. been 12 years in unheated work area and .. I work the equipment most every day... Now I said it.. bad luck will be me next..

Yeah, you just jinxed yourself. Better go do a good deed or something.