LarryEA Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 I am not using my saws, planer, drill, router untin my shop warms up above 40 degrees F. The temp outside is minus 5 and inside my shop is plus 8. I just decided I did not want to use any 'motors' until the weather outside perked (is that OK Perk) up a bit. Your thoughts. AlfrediaMum 1 Quote
Scrolling Steve Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 I can not say that I blame you! At 8 above that Scroll Saw table has to feel mighty cold!.......Stay warm and Scroll on! Quote
Multifasited Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Thermoshock is a real issue .I have old style flor. lites ,that come on like candles and have to warm to become usable and bright ,car engines ,go from -30 to 200 degrees ,oil is molasses at start up ,not good for wear ,all parts experience these wide expansion and contraction cycles ,it's a wonder some things can even survive ,multiples ,batteries is an another issue of great concern ,especially the new cars and electronics .out in the drastic themo-changes . So ,your right to allow as much room as possible to help reduce all these drastic changes even saw blades and cutters experience dramatic swings and stages of brittle ,and shrinkage ! Luckily ,my saw is in the constant temp.in the house and suffers none of the above .winter or summer ,but the vac. out side bears the brunt ,but nowhere near what you guys up north face! The vac. does enjoy some of the house heat as soon as it is activated ,and dust free at the motor and bearings ! Edited February 16, 2015 by Multifasited Rob Roy 1 Quote
edward Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 I'am glad my shop is inside in the basement where it stays 68-70 degrees. I don't blame you for not working in the shop. edward Quote
ike Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 I am in the same boat that you are in, onlly it's at 10 * out side and 15 * inside the shop, and that saw is still cold at 40* but useable. I will wait. Quote
LarryEA Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Posted February 16, 2015 I am concerned about damage to the motors, starting up in frozen conditions. Quote
ike Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 i USE TO MAKE MOTORS FOR 27 YEARS BUT THEY WERE S QUARREL CAGE MOTORS. WHICH IT WOULDN'T HERT AND YOU HAVE A BRUSH TYPE MOTOR. THAT i DON'T KNOW. IS YOUR SCROLL SAW STILL UNDER WARENTEE? THAT IS THE QUESTION. Rob Roy 1 Quote
Multifasited Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 They will work no doubt about that ,it's the wear and tear issue ,brushes makes sparks so the have a big temp swing to what effect,? Just not close to ideal ,there is little Ideal in weather you guys face everyday ,stuff still works , rails,cars ,trucks etc. Local Golf is the exception ! Ski slide and enjoy ! Rob Roy 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Something to think about ! Scrollsaws are only 1.5 amps and to tight of tolerances for to long at start up should blow the fuse. Quote
busco Posted February 16, 2015 Report Posted February 16, 2015 Just the trip alone out to the garage when it's 10 above is enough to make a person turn around and go back inside the house. Perhaps I should have listened to my wife when she said I should finish off that part of the garage Quote
Multifasited Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 Every once in a while ,I have the same thoughts about wishing I had listened to my wife ,sounds like a cool spring project with the boss's approval already in the bag ! Rob Roy 1 Quote
tvman44 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 The only motor I would worry about is the one in my old body. Quote
Kepy Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 I don't have to worry about the shop as when it gets that cold, my motor doesn't start well. LarryEA 1 Quote
ike Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 It is about 5* here and I have problems getting my motor started to shovel snow. let alone starting the scroll saw. It's not really a good idea to use the scroll saw now You wond't hert yourself bad just a couple of stitches the max. Quote
grosa Posted February 18, 2015 Report Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) I do it for a living so I have to run tools hot or cold. Most tools run fine but, the table saw always makes a whining sound in the cold weather. It seems like the bearings have a difficult time with the cold not the motor. In 16 years I replaced the bearings one time. last year I replaced the bearing and I am replacing them again because the shaft had a slight bend in it do to a kick back and thats why I need to do it again. Bearings cost $18 each the shaft cost $68 for my Jet saw. Today here in Tampa it is a cold 30 high today will be 55 I run the saws until the whining stops, then I start cutting. So it seems like the table saw is the only one that needs a sweater. Edited February 18, 2015 by grosa LarryEA 1 Quote
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