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    Has anyone done the 500 hour service. Carvewright now sells the service package and I'd love to get it. Just not sure I could perform the task necessary. Does a step by step video come with it or at least printed instructions?

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    I was curious about the Maintenance Kits... I found that they have a 250 and a 500 hour kit.

    https://store.carvewright.com/produc...cat=415&page=1

    https://store.carvewright.com/produc...cat=415&page=1

    And to answer your question... Here is a list of maintenance items that has the PDF HOW TO DO with it... So here are your answers.

    http://support.carvewright.com/sugge...ance-schedule/

    Some surprises with both kits is that they are selling you the "Y" Gearbox and Motor. This can then explain to ME why they resistance to sell the $6.00 "Y" Gearbox Gear/shaft we have been asking for.

    The 500 hour also has the Cut Motor... I found that interesting....

    So I believe that both kits have a great selection of parts that will keep your machine running well long into it's life...

    AL
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    Thanks Al. I'll check all this out. I'm just not as sharp as I was when young and fear tearing into my machine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by kwbcpastor View Post
    Thanks Al. I'll check all this out. I'm just not as sharp as I was when young and fear tearing into my machine.
    I can understand that... where are you at? Might be a Carver Near You if you run into problems.

    AL
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    I am in Chester, Va. As far as I know the are no craftsman near me or sales reps.

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    I have had some thoughts on the 250 and 500 kits..... Even if you did a 685ZZ Bearing Change at 250 and 500 rather than changing the "Y" motor gearbox and just kept it in stock for if you had trouble later it is a WIN... As you save on Shipping. Bundled parts... Always a good thing...

    AL
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    Hope you figure it all out. I also live in Chester, VA and was glad learn I am not alone because the CarveWright is new to me (I've had for about 4 months) and have had a few issues the past month. Reply and I'll send you my information.

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    yep, sounds like the way to go.

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    ok, Maybe we can share some thoughts!

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    I had to replace the cut motor in my C machine because it was eating X term boards. Replacement at around 1500 hours in my B machine was a rebuild. Don't sell them now so this replacement was a new CX motor. I think the brushes don't last as long in the CX motor. This could have something to do with the cut motor in the 500 hour kit.

    Clint
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