Rupes LHR15 no longer working?

[jakescakes]

I have a first gen bigfoot lhr15 that sat for a year or so. I went to start it up the other day and it will not work. Tried different outlets and messing with the speed dial but no luck.

[Dr Oldz]

Try to get it to oscillate by hand. Sometimes from sitting, Rust forms and doesn’t allow contact. Hand turning may get you back to making an electrical contact. WD-40 may help also.

[jakescakes]

Try to get it to oscillate by hand. Sometimes from sitting, Rust forms and doesn’t allow contact. Hand turning may get you back to making an electrical contact. WD-40 may help also.

tried that, no luck. where would I spray WD40?

[PaulMys]

For the money that machine cost, I'd be a little pissed.

Maybe call Rupes customer service?

[jakescakes]

For the money that machine cost, I'd be a little pissed.

Maybe call Rupes customer service?


Yea, I am quite ornery about the situation. Meanwhile the old porter cable that is twice as old is still chugging along. I did some digging, it looks like it would cost ME $95 to send it to Rupes for repair. That only covers some of the parts, not the middle section. I have no idea what that means or what the problem is so I'm not sure what I'm gonna do at this time.

[PaulMys]

Yea, I am quite ornery about the situation. Meanwhile the old porter cable that is twice as old is still chugging along. I did some digging, it looks like it would cost ME $95 to send it to Rupes for repair. That only covers some of the parts, not the middle section. I have no idea what that means or what the problem is so I'm sure what I'm gonna do at this time.

I feel for you, man.

Many Rupes fans, but enough complaints on breakdowns and high-dollar repairs to scare many off.

Whenever I choose to purchase machines (electric tools, or gas powered yard equipment) I really need a solid guarantee it won't take crap on me in an unreasonably short time.

[The Guz]

There customer service information can be found here. They have been known to surprise people with going above and beyond repairing machines.

Have a problem with a RUPES polisher or product? (https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/rupes-bigfoot-oribital-polishers/102074-have-problem-rupes-polisher-product.html)

[jakescakes]

I have decided that I am not dumping another penny into this machine. My polisher is listed on eBay if someone is looking for a deal. Thanks for the help.

[PaulMys]

I have decided that I am not dumping another penny into this machine. Thanks for the help.

I don't blame you one bit. You already dumped enough pennies at the time of purchase, IMO.

[The Guz]

I have decided that I am not dumping another penny into this machine. My polisher is listed on eBay if someone is looking for a deal. Thanks for the help.

Did you at least call customer service? Or just made the decision based on what you did searching?

[jakescakes]

Did you at least call customer service? Or just made the decision based on what you did searching?


I contacted them and was given the option to send it in for service/repair.