bandsaw motor replacement question

[Howard Pollack]

I'm about to move my old Delta 28-200 bandsaw, with a riser, to a new location and want to take the opportunity to replace the 3/4 horsepower motor with a more powerful one. I wonder if the following motor would be adequate: and appropriate. http://www.harborfreight.com/2-horsepower-compressor-duty-motor-67842-8287.html

Thanks, in advance, for all the help and advice.
-Howard

[Peter Kelly]

I'd spend the extra $100 and get a Leeson or Baldor.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/AC-Motors/AC-Motors-Face-Mount/2-HP-1800-RPM-115-230-VAC-145TC-TEFC-LEESON-MOTOR-W-MANUAL-OVERLOAD-10-2708.axd

[David Kumm]

I agree with Peter. Only Asian motor I would buy is from Techtop. My motor guy says they are the pick of the overseas litter. Dave

[Rod Sheridan]

The listing for that motor is wonky.

It says it's a 2 pole motor, then says it's 1,800 RPM.

In the US a 2 pole motor would be slightly less than 3,600 RPM.

I wouldn't upgrade the motor until I tried it out.

3/4 HP is plenty for a small bandsaw, even resawing..........Rod.

[John Lanciani]

Buy once, cry once; http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/AC-Motors/AC-Motors-Base-Mount/1-5-HP-115-230-VAC-1725-RPM-MOTOR-10-1027.axd

[Matt Day]

I would not bother upgrading the motor, especially since you have a 3/4hp already. Save your money for a larger saw.

[roger wiegand]

I'd think you'd want a TEFC motor on any woodworking tool. Less critical with an enclosed base, but still plenty of opportunity to suck dust in. Are you having problems resawing? I've gone up to ~12" in maple on my delta bandsaw without noticeably bogging the 3/4 hp motor down. I've been much happier sticking with the Baldor motors than the few Chinese motor-shaped objects that have been through the shop.

[Dan Hintz]

Howard, you'll have a PM in just a moment...

[John TenEyck]

I have a 1.5 HP TEFC Baldor motor on my 14" Delta with riser. I'm glad for the extra HP; makes an amazing difference resawing thick stock. They put big motors on big bandsaws for a reason. After you add a riser on a small bandsaw you have a big bandsaw when it comes to how much HP is required to resaw thick stock.

John

[Peter Kelly]

Buy once, cry once; http://www.surpluscenter.com/Electrical/AC-Motors/AC-Motors-Base-Mount/1-5-HP-115-230-VAC-1725-RPM-MOTOR-10-1027.axdThis was the one I bought to replace the motor in my Delta 14". Huge upgrade from the 1/2" hp one it originally came with.

[Gus Dundon]

You should be fine with 3/4 motor on your band saw. Consider upgrading band saw size instead.