Well, my motor just went up in smoke. I got 7 years of hard use out of it. I was milling some steel, went into the house for a bit, came out to check on the machine and I could smell burnt electronics. It was still running. Then right when I walked up to it the breaker for the spindle tripped. The motor was over 250F. I let it cool down but it sounds like something is shorted out in the motor.
This isn't good. I bought the motor as a close out from PM. I doubt they have a replacement. I'm not sure where else I'll be able to find a 1100W 4200rpm DC motor. Not only that but I'll have to machine a new mount and pulley.