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Troubleshooting a Hard Start on a Table Saw
Question
I see that there are after-market soft start devices available in the $300 price range for a 220 system using up to 15A, which would support my system. I was wondering if anyone has experience with these soft start devices or some advice on how to correct my start up problem directly. Forum Responses
From contributor B: I know Grizzly doesn't sit well with the commercial shops, but they do sell soft start magnetic starters for a whole lot less than $300, more like $85. I've replaced one on my PM66 and it works well. From contributor C: I'm watching with interest because I have the same thing with my General 650, not all the time though. When I asked the dealer he said that this is a well known phenomenon. It sure is a heck of a bang though, and a bit of a blemish for an otherwise outstanding piece of equipment. From contributor D: My Delta developed a start and stop thump that I attributed to the belts. I replaced them with link belts and the problem went away. I don't know if that will help your situation but it's worth a shot. From the original questioner: To contributor A: I had not thought of that, and I am no expert. But, from what I do know, that might work. I'll track it down. To contributor B: That sounds like a much better deal. I have a Grizzly 8" jointer that I just love - very solid and well made. I'll check it out. To contributor C: I could not agree more about the annoying blemish on an otherwise great machine! To contributor D: In fact, I did change out the factory belts for a set of link belts. That seemed to help - a bit. But, it still is a problem for me. Thanks to all of you for the input. At least now I have some options to check out.
From contributor C: Do let us know the final outcome. Like I said, I'm watching with interest and would love to get rid of it too. From contributor E: I've never seen a Grizzly soft start - just cheap mag starters (which I have used for various machines over the years). Just be conservative when you order them, as I did have one melt on a hard starting blower that was right at the max amp rating. Maybe you can find a used or surplus VFD. With them, you can program the time that it takes to bring the motor to full speed, and you also get an electronic brake that you can program as well.
From the original questioner: To contributor B: I did check with Grizzly customer support, as I could not find a soft start magnetic starter in their catalog. Apparently they no longer sell them. Would you like to add information to this article? Interested in writing or submitting an article? Have a question about this article? Have you reviewed the related Knowledge Base areas below? 
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