Timbuck

The start capacitor is most likely the problem. There may also be some contacts in the rear of the motor that open and close to engage and release the capacitor after starting. They can sometimes fail.

What do you know about electric motors Ken? My sander has packed up. Odd clunking noise, will go if I spin it but can't take any pressure and slows to a halt. Clicking noise coming from it - has the capacitor packed up?

Which group was you in just out of interest?

Ken
Do you have any case hardening compound? I've got to make some drill guides...