Question for you ShopSmith owners....

[Bill White]

I have a Magna (Shopsmith forerunner) bandsaw on a power stand. Has served me well though a little small for some things. I'm changing the motor that was on it when I got it from a 1/3hp to a 1/2hp 1725 rpm motor. The original motor is just too underpowered for some thicker stock.
Question is:
What is the correct rpm for the saw? With this info I can install the correct size pulleys. Better yet, if any of you have the similar set up, what pulleys do you use?
TIA.
Bill

[Joe Scharle]

Since you're not changing the motor RPM, your original pulleys should work fine. I bought the 4-step pair from Shopsmith years ago for speed change, but rarely change speeds.

[Bill White]

Joe, I appreciate your reply, but I still don't know what the "correct" speed is. Any help there? :confused:
Bill

[Dave Lehnert]

Bandsaw -- 700 to 1150 rpm, Heavy-duty, 1/2-hp Motor w/ Cord

http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/sptpowerstands.htm