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   scooter1 | May 20, 2003 01:17am | #1

   You can try to order one from Sears, but I think you will find that it will be better to buy a new one. The Sears shank does not accomodate a 3/4" Dado blade for plywood slots. I had the same problem and Sears wanted about $500 for the new motor and $200 to install it, something like that.

   I found it was a better deal to get an old DeWalt from the 1950's with a 240v motor and a shank that accomodated the full range of Dado Blades. At least if the motor fried, you have a decent saw to start with. You can pick up an old DeWalt, like I did for about $500-1500.

   Regards,

   Boris

   "Sir, I may be drunk, but you're crazy, and I'll be sober tomorrow" -- WC Fields, "Its a Gift" 1934

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   dmoyers | May 20, 2003 01:46am | #2

   Thanks , just what thought , originally ordered a Forrest blade with a 5/8 arbor , fell in love the blade , guess time to toss the saw...dm

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   travbickel | May 20, 2003 04:40pm | #3

   Don't trash the saw yet.  Craftsman motors for RAS's show up pretty often and go pretty cheaply on ebay.

   Michael Prisbylla

   The House Fixer

   Pittsburgh PA