Hello Sawmill -
I have a 9" Rockwell table saw whose motor needs a little TLC. The saw was my late father's and his boss's before him, so it would easily be 60 - 70 years old. I put a Vega fence and Forrest blade on it last year. Using Dad’s tools brings me closer to the memory of his way of doing things. The saw motor does not always start, and sometimes needs a spin of the blade belt to get it moving. It's a big drive to an electric motor repair shop.
Question is to repair or replace and if to replace then with what? I can inquire about repair cost estimate tomorrow unless the vote is to skip the repair shop entirely and replace instead. It is rated 3/4 HP, but given “ratings inflation” I’d bet it’s more powerful than a 3/4 HP motor sold today. Yes, I sometimes wished for more power, as we all might.
Attached is a photo of the nameplate. I’m a hobbyist, but enjoy tools that do the job well!
Here's a link to the owner's manual.
- Ralph in Colorado
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