Biggest motor on a bandsaw - Woodworking Talk

don716 · 02-01-2009, 08:48 PM

I have a 14" bandsaw with a 3/4hp motor but I would like to upgrade to a little more hp. What size can I go up to in order to keep it within a 110 outlet.? I use this saw for resawing.

Donny

BobbyfromHouston · 02-02-2009, 12:45 AM

Is it a 15 amp plug with 14 gauge wire or 20 amp plug with 12 gauge wire?

mwhafner · 02-02-2009, 02:15 AM

Look at the amp rating of the motor, not the HP.

Kudzu · 02-02-2009, 08:04 AM

Have you started with the right or at least good blades? That it just as important as motor size.

johnv51 · 02-02-2009, 02:58 PM

If you're determined to remotor then 2 hp will draw around 20 amps at start up. It will also weigh around 60 lbs so make sure the saw mount can support it. Anything larger than 2 hp will have to be 220 vac.