<![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device "RIDGID R2740"]]> https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/RIDGID_R2740?rss=yes en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:22:30 -0700 <![CDATA[RIDGID R2740: similar Craftsman 3x21 Belt Sander 315.117260 disassemble for repair]]> Upon disassembling the sander, I found that the left armature bearing failed, heated, and melted the plastic holding it in place. I can’t get the gear off of the armature in order to take the damaged parts off. I think it’s reverse threaded, but no way can I get it to budge. Help I would think a repair should be possible. Or, have Craftsman tools gotten so bad that this cannot be repaired?

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