Posted by Jerry in Idaho on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 00:24:15 :
In Reply to: Change the brushes? posted by Chriscase on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 23:38:57 :
If it's electrical, likely it is brushes. Even the commutator can be replaced or rebuilt. Don't toss it until you have exhausted other sources. The new ones will not be the same. Guaranteed. I have 3 old skil saws from the 50s and have bought my 2 sons at least 5 each in the last 10 years.