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Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - overland - 10-09-2015
I have a 1950s 14" Delta bandsaw with a riser block and a 3/4 hp motor. I guess it could use more power. But where can I get a bigger motor at a reasonable price? What should I look for? Any advice?
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - Arlin Eastman - 10-09-2015
You can go to Grizzly
http://www.grizzly.com/search?sq=electrical+motors
Arlin
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - fredhargis - 10-09-2015
It might not be the best, but I put a Grizzly 1 HP on my Delta 14" (up from the 1/2HP it had). In a hobbyist's shop the import motors are quite serviceable and a lot cheaper. If you want to stick to the higher quality brands, E bay may have what you want.
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - daveferg - 10-09-2015
Hard to say about Grizzly, but they have to be better than Harbor Freight.
You might want to check your local yellow pages----we used to have a place that sold and rebuilt electric motors.
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - gcrimmins - 10-09-2015
You could also see if a local motor shop has any used motors for sale. If want a vintage Delta motor you could check E-Bay, OWWM, or Craiglist for a 1HP motor.
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - Shop Dad - 10-09-2015
What motor do you have now? I think a new 1 HP motor might be a downgrade from an older 3/4 HP motor unless it's a Baldor. You can find them on the auction site or c-list. You could post a WTB here or on OWWM.org.
What are you doing that you need more power? Maybe a sharper blade or bigger saw would be better?
Doug
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - Ken Vick - 10-09-2015
Shop Dad said:
What motor do you have now? I think a new 1 HP motor might be a downgrade from an older 3/4 HP motor unless it's a Baldor. You can find them on the auction site or c-list. You could post a WTB here or on OWWM.org.
What are you doing that you need more power? Maybe a sharper blade or bigger saw would be better?
Doug
Just as Doug said, if it is the original motor and still working OK, I think you will have to go to a horse and a half to get any improvement. Those old motors were better than most new ones of similar size. Ken
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - Axl - 10-09-2015
Motors aren't rated the same way they used to be. New motors can be rated with PEAK hp, instead of TRUE. Just more value engineering/sales BS.
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - MKepke - 10-09-2015
Axl said:
Motors aren't rated the same way they used to be. New motors can be rated with PEAK hp, instead of TRUE. Just more value engineering/sales BS.
Err..I think that gives a misleading view of the world.
Stick with a NEMA rated motor - this is what you'll commonly encounter shopping for a standalone motor. NEMA has used a standardized system for 70-odd years.
Now if you go trying to wire up a motor stripped off an air-compressor, shopvac
or some other parted-out tool, you might find that the motor isn't NEMA rated and then all bets are off.-Mark
Re: Where to find a bigger bandsaw motor? - Willyou - 10-11-2015
I was in the same situation a while back. I happened to have an unused 1/2hp motor of the same rpm rating. So, I did this:
It works great. Depending on your situation, an arrangement like this may require you to upgrade your switch and/or circuit. But, you may need to do that with a single motor replacement also.