Originally Posted by
radfordc
I bought a set of Robart electric FW 190 retracts that were advertised as like new. Turns out one motor doesn't work. So I'm going to have to repair the gear and and am debating whether to replace the bad motor ($70) or buy two air cylinders ($65) and do away with the electrics entirely.
I have had problems with Robart electric gear in the past and don't really have a ton of confidence in them. What would you do?
I am very happy with the way the air system is performing. Apart from the soft pin problem the retracts are good. Mine holds air for over three weeks. Change the pins, put in the pneumatics ad your have a decent set of retracts.
I have the hardened 6,3mm Drillshafts welded in Place now.
