long bit and flex shaft

[Rkoonz2]

Hi Rich,

Thanks for posting the photos of your projects. Man, you have made a lot of GREAT projects! Very impressive.

Just a quick note about the motor brushes...I don't know if the majority of your problems are related to the cut motor or not (I suspect the bit might be "grabbing the wood" occasionally during some of your deep carves causing some of the error messages). However, we can't always tell by looking if the brushes need to be replaced. Mine have been worn down almost to the "nub" and were obviously in need of replacement and was easily spotted just by looking at 'em.

But I had a surprise one day when a friend came over with his machine because he was getting a lot of cut motor errors. First instinct was "needs new brushes". I took out the brushes and they appeared to have plenty of carbon left, so I dismissed the need for replacement...but, since I had some extra brushes on hand, I went ahead and replaced them anyway (thinking it wouldn't make any difference). Well, to my surprise, THAT WAS THE PROBLEM! After replacing what I thought were good brushes with a lot of life left in them, the machine worked perfectly after installing the new ones.

I don't know how I missed your post. I have it caving the bird house pattern with the 1/8 long bit to see if that makes a difference. when its done I will try some new brushes. I think I have some laying around... or I will barow some from one of my other carvewright Im not using... Thanks for the compliment I really wish I could keep this thing working so I can get on to new ideas... your work is vary nice as well!
Im thinking of selling them at this point! Iv got a newer C, a B (I believe it was working when I put it away!) and a C (I know it was having a little issue, but could not pin point it) I have another for parts, with a few parts left on it as well. I have lots of extra parts and bits. the C has low hours, the b and c Im sure have a lot. Iv also have dust collectors on the C and B... Have any idea what they would be worth.

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