17202 8'' bench grinder 3yrs old hasent run 1 hr needs on off switch wilton stated after 6mos of waiting for soposed back order that co that maid these for wilton is out of business they said try lowe;s see if they have a switch you can modifie 9used to be a great co don't care anymore.)

Counter-clockwise as viewed from which end? The correct direction as viewed from the right end would be counter-clockwise. As viewed from the left end it would be clockwise. In other words, when using the grinder from the front, the surface of both wheels should be going down. If this is not the direction it turns, take it back. Good luck, Al K

I think there was But if you go to a tool store I think they will know, I hope this helps.

Repair parts have always been a problem.

See if you can get into the electrical area ... open the bench grinder from underneath ... tie the switch wires together ... put a regular wall switch on the electric line.

I hope it works for you.

well, with out seeing it I `d say you had a shot in the cord or switch. I hope this will help

Hi there, with out seeing it I`d say your brushes are gone and ceasing. I hope this solves your problem.

There is a short internally in the motor. IMO not worth repairing, new bench grinders are pretty inexpensive.

I had the same problem with a Northern Tools bench grinder. These are made in China and parts are hard to come by. I had enough room after removing the old broken on/off switch to install a single pole 15 amp light switch like you use in your home. I simply installed it horizontally and then put the switch cover on. It works perfectly. If you do not have enough room then look for any 15 amp or larger switch that will fit in the housing. Any on/off switch will work. You could even mount the switch on the bench in a switch housing and run the wires from the grinder to the switch and back if need be. Just be safe and make sure there are no exposed wires. As a last resort you could remove the switch connect the wires, eliminating the switch and use a plug in wall switch such as this.

Try Mcmaster.com (McMaster-Carr) page 2608, or enter Tool Rest or Grinder Pedestal in search engine.

Best regards, --W/D--

if this is a cap start motor and not a centrifugal start run motor then bad cap is good place to start