Good source for 1/2 to 3/4 HP motor?

[cgallery]

I'm rebuilding a small, very old tilt-top table saw. I need a 1/2 to 3/4 HP motor for it. I noticed that Harbor Freight sells a line of heavy duty motors. The description says TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled) but also "Open dripproof enclosure." The picture seems to show an open dripproof enclosure.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92105

Did they maybe update these to TEFC and not properly update the page?

Anyone know of where I can find a good deal on a 110V single-phase 1/2 to 3/4 HP motor. I prefer TEFC but it isn't that big a deal if I have to blast it out w/ the air hose from time to time. I'm in Milwaukee (WI) if that matters.

[eezlock]

1/2 to 3/4 hp motors

You might want to check your local motor repair shops in the area near you.
Sometimes they might have a motor that has been repaired for a customer and not claimed/ pick up after repairs were done and would sell for the labor/ parts costs at a discount. eezlock

[Tom Slick]

That is a great description from harbor freight! maybe they can throw in OPAO (open air over) and TENV (totally enclosed non-ventilated) just for fun.

If it was me I'd only get a TEFC. I prefer buying american made quality motors like baldor but you are going to pay at least double the HF price for one of those. your local motor shop should be able to help you.

what frame do you need? 48? 56?

[Pappy]

Also check with tool dealers that service tools. I picked up a 1/2 hp A.O. Smith motor for $40 for my cement mixer.

[LinuxRandal]

LOL, I bought an old King Seely/Craftsman benchtop saw, FOR ITS motor. Heck, in the last week I have seen multiple 8" or less old saws (the most recent temptation is a Craftsman for $25), that made me half think of using it, with a wide table kit, as a dado saw.


I bought this one, for its motor, as I am planning on getting a drum sander kit, at the next woodworking show.

[Knottscott]

I see them frequently on CL, EBay, the local swapsheet, Saturdat Superads in the paper, etc....that's a pretty common size that has less appeal than the big guns.

[wft3]

Try grainger

Here's the link below:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...=17&submit.y=9

You don't need a business account to buy online. I used a coworker account to replace my heat pump blow motor for $30 by buying direct at a local store.

Good luck

[cgallery]

Here's the link below:

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg...=17&submit.y=9

You don't need a business account to buy online. I used a coworker account to replace my heat pump blow motor for $30 by buying direct at a local store.

Good luck

I had checked Grainger and they want $269 for a Baldor. That is kinda insane. If you're in industry and a machine is down it is cheap. If you're rebuilding an old tilt top table saw, it is unthinkable.

[cgallery]

Thanks guys, I'll check w/ the motor shops for any deals on unclaimed merchandise/deals/etc.

[sparkeyjames]

Check on amazon. I was looking into a new motor for my drill press to reduce vibration. There are a full range of electric motors to be had there.

[Garasaki]

I routinely see 3/4 and 1 hp motors at garage sales for 5 bucks. I got 2 (1 3/4, 1 single horse) stashed away in my garage, figuring I'll need em eventually. I'd give ya one, but I am afraid the shipping might be more then you could find one on your own.

I also bought one from the local university surplus shop once - was a bit more then a garage sale motor but it was immediately available. They actually always have a bunch on hand.

You also see them at auctions all the time.

[Tom Slick]

What RPM do you need? a standard electric motor runs at 1725 rpm, a 10" saw blade runs about 3500 rpm. You also need to know what frame size will fit your mounting plate and shaft size for the pulley.

This is a little bigger but only $169
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...7561_200317561

[cgallery]

I found a brand-new Leeson 1/2 HP TEFC motor at a local motor shop for $98. I just have to drive out there tomorrow and pick it up.