Warco Super Major Mill Wiring problem

[RAYMOND MCMAHONParticipant @raymondmcmahon94434]

Hello all,

I am new to model engineering forums.. I just purchased a used Warco Super major Mill. Its in good order and was built in 2006.

Unfortunately during the transit to my house..it was separated into two halves,and the wiring was cut in two..allwires where

marked and rejoined. I am sure they are as they where. But when I switched the mill on for the first time its not running. It makes the usual noise as it is powered up.But no power to the control box. I opened the wiring panel at the back of the mil and all looks ok apart from one RED wire which is hanging loose in the box. This red wire is in a bunch of red wires going into the swing arm to the control box. But i cannot see where it might have come from. It has a small amount of bare wire showing on the end but no marking or tab.. when i push in the button on all the power distributors they operate all the mill functions.I.E power to quill and table etc.. But nothing through the control box…Do any of you clever boys have any info on this Mill's wiring diagrams…I have asked Warco for this info.they sent me some wiring that just doesn't look like the same as I have..Is there any service guys for this stuff ? Sorry for long post..Raymond.

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[RAYMOND MCMAHONParticipant @raymondmcmahon94434]

no power to start Button

[Ian ParkinParticipant @ianparkin39383]

Where are you Raymond?

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Welcome Raymond,

It can be a challenge for new members to post photos, but if you think one would help, there are instructions here:

http://www.model-engineer.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=103028&p=2

Neil

[RAYMOND MCMAHONParticipant @raymondmcmahon94434]

On the Wirral North West England.

[RAYMOND MCMAHONParticipant @raymondmcmahon94434]

I have since found out the loose wire in the Control box is a spare… bummer.I thought it might be the problem.

[Ian ParkinParticipant @ianparkin39383]

Can you post clear in focus pictures of the problem area

If you get truly stuck I can call and fix…no fix no charge…

[RAYMOND MCMAHONParticipant @raymondmcmahon94434]

Problem solved…!!

The Original owner removed the Chuck guard from the quill.This guard has a safety micro switch..But as I had not removed it originally, i had not realised it was in the off..position.One press to the on position, and all is well.. .. thanks to Ian for making offers to help..

Raymond.

[Malcolm HarwoodParticipant @malcolmharwood97364]

Hi Raymond

I am even newer than you. First Post!

I am interested in your experiences, so far, with the Warco Super Major.

What are you using if for and are you pleased with it?

Any other information greatly appreciated.

[VicParticipant @vic]

This may come in handy at some point.

**LINK**

[Malcolm HarwoodParticipant @malcolmharwood97364]

Thanks Vic. I am certain it will come in useful.

Any comments on owning a Super Major mill as per my above post?

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