Bosch Miter saw problem?

[djmcheme]

Hi,

I have a 12" Bosch Miter saw that has stopped working correctly. When I push the start button on the handle the blade starts revving up like normal and when I lower the blade to cut the workpiece the blade cuts a little bit through the wood but then stops dead. Tried it with everything 3/4" oak to 3/4" pine still same problem.

Any thoughts? Is it toast?

Thanks,

DJ

[herb fellows]

Ae you saying that the motor stops working or the blade stops moving? Alternatively, is the blade still moving but not cutting?

[LinuxRandal]

Is this one of the belt driven models?

[djmcheme]

any ideas? Still waiting to see if I need a new one?

[poolhound]

any ideas? Still waiting to see if I need a new one?

Unless something has gone funky with the dates in the forum you have been waiting for 6 years. You win the "patience of a saint" Award, hands down!

If you really still have this saw and are wondering what to do with it I think we still need answers to what Herb and Randall asked. They were trying to figure out if the motor still ran to see if it is a stuck motor (poss brushes) or a drive issue e.g. the belt slipping.

[Bill in Buena Park]

Could even be a loose arbor nut issue.

Six years does seems a long time to wait and possibly not be using the saw.

[os1kne]

Does the motor have replaceable brushes? Worn brushes are a possibility. (Google "replace miter saw brushes") If that's the problem, I'd take the old ones to Ace Hardware (to get the right size). You can probably get the pair for under $20.