Triton 250mm Compound Mitre Saw Trouble

[BlackbuttWA]

My Triton 250mm Compound Mitre Saw suddenly stopped while cutting a 10cm log.
Having been a carpenter/joiner for 100 years, electrical motors are like a foreign language to me.:):((:o

Hoping to get some advice from you guys

UPDATE :- Looks like I need a new set of brushes..
Any suggestions as to where I get them.

Cheers
Col

[BlackbuttWA]

Really surprised by the lack of replies.:C

All sorted now.

Col

[Treecycle]

Col, you could try contacting Carbatec as they are an agent for Triton.
Carba-Tec WA Pty Ltd
151 Balcatta Rd
Perth
Balcatta WA 6021
Ph: 08 6143 5788
Fax: 08 6143 5789
Email: [email protected]

Kinchrome are also agents, You can do a search on this (http://www.kincrome.com.au/Locator) page for a store near you that may be able to get some in.

[BlackbuttWA]

Yes, have already contacted Carbatec.
Manger had never heard of that model, but would call me back.

Surprise, surprise, called back in 1 hour & said that Triton sold ALL that model to "cheaptoolsau" who have sold them on EBay.
Have tried to contact "cheaptoolsau" without success.
That model is sold in the USA as a 12 inch .

Looks like it I'm stuffed.

Col

[maggs]

If you call some motor rewinders, most can make carbon brushes to suit anything. They will need the old brush and maybe a depth measurement inside the brush holder to the armature.

Steve

[Treecycle]

Yes I was going to suggest the small motor rewinders as well.
If you don't have any luck there (which I would be surprised if you don't), you could try here (http://www.tritontools.uk.com/tritontoolsspares.html). They don't show your saw, but there is a contact button at the bottom left to ask about other spares.
Is this (http://www.cheaptools.com.au/) the contact information you have for Cheap Tools?

[BlackbuttWA]

Well, finally sorted.

Went to the local "Workforce Power Tools & Batteries" in Mandurah WA.

Found some over-sized brushes.
With the help of a machine-minded mate, Tahnks Mick, we ground them on the bench grinder to fit & hey-presto....it works.

Although a retired carpenter/joiner with years of working with power tools, this is the first time I have ever replaced a set of brushes. I must get out more.:B:B

Thanks for all the advice

Col