newtooth wrote:
GENE: RIKON ? What happened to your old reliable? Motor? Bearings? Check either RIKON or WOODCRAFT online for details and shipping. HTH
Motor still runs. Sounds like bearing in the drive end. Can't get it apart to verify. It's a cheap chinese Delta bought in 2003, and has a lot of miles on it. Never did really like it. I did look at the Rikon ( 50-112), and like the design - especially the low mount disc. Has other nice features also.
The other one that is in the running is the Porter-Cable PCB420SA, which has a 3/4hp motor, and direct drive for both the disc and the belt. I've seen a couple reviews tho that it has a problem with the motor overheating and failing.