MachineJunkie

I will try it first thing tomorrow--I am done for today. I moved machines around all morning. Oh and disposed of a lot of saw dust.

Thanks

Bill

I bought a phase converter from Grizzly and it works great. I learned a bit watching my electrician get things running. They say that the static phase converter robs the motor of power--around 30%. Anyhow the motor is really smooth and I ran it for around an hour with no problems. The saw will go th...

It is different from the one I was originally looking at. The model is G44B and the serial number is 7521. I still have the same problem with a 3 phase motor and will probably need to go the replacement motor route. I do want to consider the static phase converter route. I realize that I will lose 3...

I don't have the saw yet but there is a photo of the name plate.

Says: Model G4, Serial 1560.

I'll check into your recommended motors.

Here's the photo:

Hi Pete

I think I need to go the 1 hp replacement TEFC route.

I see a likely candidate on Grizzly. Would that fill the bill?

What should I know about mounting and that sort of thing?

I am acquiring a G4 (B I think) that has a 3 phase motor. I want to swop out the motor for a single phase motor. Is there a particular motor that is recommended? I am also concerned about mounting. Is there anything to know about mounting and pulley size? Alternately, is there any reason not to purc...