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Motor replacement
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Clint D
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I think that a variable speed motor would be perfect. I am thinking of the same thing once my motors go out depending on the motor weight, you may need to add some weight with it for the normal balance Clint ----- Original Message -----
From: "jimmac70817" <jtmcbtrla1@...> To: <4x6bandsaw@...> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 11:05 PM Subject: [4x6bandsaw] Motor replacement I don't think my motor is going to last much longer it is starting to |
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Chris Baugher
The motor on mine would get super hot on longer cuts. I got the $29.99
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1/3HP motor from Harbor freight and put that on there. Now it runs smoother, quieter, and cooler. The only catch is that the shaft diameter is 1/2" instead of 5/8" so had to make a sleeve so the pulley would fit, no big deal. The new motor fits right on with the same bolts and everything. C| On Wed, 11 Jun 2003, Clint D wrote:
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Richard Albers
I sure wouldn't do that - I'm saving my treadmill motors for some
thing that needs variable speed. My 4x6 bandsaw is set on the middle step on the pulley, and has always been there. I'm not in a big hurry in my shop. If yours is a comercial operation, that is different, and you may need all the flexibility you can get. RA --- In 4x6bandsaw@..., "jimmac70817" <jtmcbtrla1@a...> wrote: I don't think my motor is going to last much longer it is startingto stink. I was thinking of using a 2hp treadmill motor with variable |
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