WHOA, Thank You, starting to make sense. THANK YOU LEW.

1 minute ago, Lost Oki said:

WHOA, Thank You, starting to make sense. THANK YOU LEW.

Keep me updated on the progress. Really interested on what's happening in side the ckts.

On 3/27/2026 at 4:57 PM, lew said:

Keep me updated on the progress. Really interested on what's happening in side the ckts.

Found a company that can test the motor for me. I just need to drive the 36 miles to drop it off. On the bright side, its on the way to an area (White River) that I have been wanting to fish. (I know, a little off topic). Hopefully Monday.

10 minutes ago, Lost Oki said:

Found a company that can test the motor for me.

Take the controller too. They can also test it.

2 hours ago, HandyDan said:

Take the controller too. They can also test it.

Thanks for the reminder, would have forgot it.

Took the motor and control board in for testing to WestArk elec in Springdale Arkansas. Motor is DC and is good. Control board, both old and new are bad. However, the test shop told me how to bypass the original control board and I found a controller they said would work on Amazon. I cannot say enough about the help I got from WestArk. Testing motor, then board (not their area of expertise to work on printed circuits). I was there approx 45 minutes and no charge.... Next step is to order new controller, then a complete blade holder and I should be in business. Will keep ya'll up to date. THANK YOU for all the help. Hit another estate sale on Saturday, thats a story for another time. A little off topic but do any of you have a shop smith and in need of a Beale 3 on lathe mandrel (hold 3 buffing wheels)

Edited April 6Apr 6 by Lost Oki

Sorry to hear that you got a bad control board but happy to read about WestArk's customer service. Don't find places like that anymore!

From an electronics standpoint, that circuit board shouldn't be too difficult to troubleshoot and repair. Hang on to both of them and maybe someone can get them repaired. From your experience, seems those boards must fail pretty often!

49 minutes ago, Lost Oki said:

I cannot say enough about the help I got from WestArk.

A positive review like this is one way. I agree with @lew that finding places like this is getting harder so really nice when you find one.

Sorry to hear the news about the circuit boards Don. I don't suppose the seller of the new one would take it back &/ or reimburse you? Great to hear the motor is OK though and you've found a work around. Can't beat the service from WestArk. As already mentioned by others, those kind of businesses are far and few anymore.

2 hours ago, Lost Oki said:

A little off topic but d o any of you have a shop smith and in need of a Beale 3 on lathe mandrel (hold 3 buffing wheels)

There are several SS users here. You might try posting the mandrell for sale in our Shop Smith Classified/ Trade Forum HERE and/ or in our Classified Swap and Sale Forum.

https://thepatriotwoodworker.com/forums/forum/37-the-classified-swap-and-sale/