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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Thu Dec 27, 2018 1:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | HF electric motor |
I/ve blown my 2 nd motor on my 25 yr old delta sander 6 by 48, The original one lasted about 18 years , But I did not like the 3450 rpm delta motor which eventually died only to be replaced with a recycled 1750 rpm sears 1/2 hp BS motor which died a few months ago . Have had no luck finding a used motor on CL or FB. here in OKC. I have a 25 % coupon from HF . My question, are there motors any good ??. The responses seem to be a mixed bag , with most complaints concerning the 2 hp compressor motor with a 7/8 in shaft If you own one or use one . what is your opinion Thank you. I was looking at the 1 hp 1750 farm duty motor. |
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| Author: | phavriluk [ Thu Dec 27, 2018 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HF electric motor |
Any chance there is a Tractor Supply or a Fleet/Farm (or Farm/Fleet, they're different) store nearby? Or an electric motor shop to advise you? |
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| Author: | doncaparker [ Thu Dec 27, 2018 3:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HF electric motor |
I occasionally "harvest" electric motors from HF machines to build other woodworking machines that require 1750 RPM motors. In other words, I buy a cheap HF sander, take it apart, and just use the motor, pulley, belt, power cord and on/off switch. I have not had one die on me yet, but I am not using them day in and day out. If you need it to be super reliable, I would buy a decent brand name one. |
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| Author: | Dave Livermore [ Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HF electric motor |
It is pretty rare for a motor to be completely toast. Most are repairable. Use your yellow pages and find an electric motor repair shop around you. If you don’t have the old 3/4hp motor, they will have something comparable for a lot less tgan you are looking at new. I have shelled out a lot of motors but have never spent more than $80 to get one fixed. Good luck to you. Dave |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Thu Dec 27, 2018 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HF electric motor |
leeson or baldor My experience with HF and Grizzly motors are they are not worth it get a good motor they are more reliable |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Thu Dec 27, 2018 7:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HF electric motor |
Ok , lots of good points. The craftsman 1/2 hp 1750 was swapped out from a 38 yr old BS 5 years ago , IMHO not worth fixing. Yes I do use the sander every day in the building process, I have a HF 6 by 48 in sander it works and has never failed yet, it has a 120 grit belt and is used about 1/4 the time the delta is . With a 25% coupon we can get a new HF sander for $210 including tax . Amazon has a 1/2hp 1750 rpml leeson farm duty motor for $185. For better quality motors we are only familiar with leeson, baldor, and dayton. Thank you so much for all the replies.Its good to get feedback!! |
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| Author: | Clay S. [ Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HF electric motor |
You might find something on ebay. |
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| Author: | Ernie Kleinman [ Fri Dec 28, 2018 6:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: HF electric motor |
Have checked e vil bay zip, nada mostly 3 phase and I had a problem once with a bogus chinese motor seller that was a fraudulent ad caveat emptor . been checkin cl and FB nothing or too overpriced for a used motor,, Will probably bite the bullet and get a leeson . |
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