Skr4ped Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 The motor on my bandsaw died today. It's off an OLD Craftsman bandsaw (old enough so the whole thing is cast iron). The motor isn't stock, but it's a single phase 1/2HP 1725RPM motor. Me and my dad pulled it apart today and we're pretty sure it's the start capacitor. Instead of replacing the $150 motor we'd like to change the capacitor first. The only problem is we're not sure what to buy. The motor looks similar to this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdog Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Grainger is usually overpriced......You can probably find a 1/2hp motor at a used appliance or salvage yard for $20 or $30......Good Luck!......That is a common motor, so you should be able to find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 how big is the bandsaw? if you end up replacing the motor i would suggest buying something a bit more powerfull, maybe 1 or 1-1/2 hp, sorry don't know much about the capacitor, might want to take it to an electrician if you're dad has any electrician friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skr4ped Posted September 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2004 how big is the bandsaw? if you end up replacing the motor i would suggest buying something a bit more powerfull, maybe 1 or 1-1/2 hp, sorry don't know much about the capacitor, might want to take it to an electrician if you're dad has any electrician friends It's a 12 inch bandsaw. We actually got it working, just needed a good cleaning and a new belt. It works MUCH better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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