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Howard Pollack
11-06-2014, 9:55 AM
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
11-06-2014, 10:35 AM
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
11-06-2014, 11:06 AM
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
11-06-2014, 11:10 AM
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
11-06-2014, 11:18 AM
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
11-06-2014, 11:49 AM
I would not bother upgrading the motor, especially since you have a 3/4hp already. Save your money for a larger saw.
roger wiegand
11-06-2014, 12:18 PM
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
11-06-2014, 1:02 PM
Howard, you'll have a PM in just a moment...
John TenEyck
11-06-2014, 1:03 PM
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
11-06-2014, 1:42 PM
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
11-06-2014, 2:53 PM
You should be fine with 3/4 motor on your band saw. Consider upgrading band saw size instead.
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