Thanks, I'll remember that for future reference (I hope).
How much did you use the IB/E?
ST
On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 11:59 PM, chris <chris@...> wrote:
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> In case its of any use to folks...
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> The proxxon I was using decided to die, so I bought another..
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> but I decided to take a look at the dead one to see if it was repairable..
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> Once apart, I discovered that one of the diodes in the speed controller had gone open circuit. a 1N4008
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> and I already knew the nose bearing was shot.. (I used it to grind ceramic materials and there is little to prevent dust getting in the bearing except the standard metal shield.
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> the bearing size for future reference is an unmarked zz 8x14x4mm
> so I imagine a standard quality bearing will do..
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> It needs long circlip pliers to get the bearing retaining clip out though..
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> just waiting for a bearing to reassemble it.
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> Chris
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