Subject: motor hp

From: Kevin Duff <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 1997 14:19:17 -0800

I have an old 50's Craftsman table saw. Everything works peachy except 
that it has only a 1 hp motor. It bogs down when I cut thick stock or 
have the arbor tilted to more than 20 degrees. Is it worth the $200 or 
so for a 2 hp motor????? Ant email responses would be appreciated!

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From: John Derricott <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 30 Mar 1997 11:07:10 -0500

Kevin:
I have the same saw and was considering replacing the motor a couple of
years ago but tried a couple of alternatives that worked. First I threw
away my old Craftsman blades and bought a new Forest WWII. Next I
reconnected the motor for 230 volts. This cuts the current in half which
also cuts the voltage drop in your house wiring system in half. Better
voltage gives you better horsepower. I next used a compressor and blew
out the sawdust that had accumulated over the years (a lot) This let the
motor run cooler. I also installed two new belts on the saw which cut
down on the vibration and allowed more power transfer. That 1 HP motor
has more power than some of the 2 HP motors sold today because it was
made before they started rating tool motors with "developed horsepower". 
Now the saw doesn't bogg down during a 45 deg. cut on 8/4 oak.

Good luck, John