Hardgrunt,
I wouldn’t worry about 220 unless one of your machines needs 220. Look at the plugs on all of them. If they have plugs like a television or stereo, then they’re 110. If they have a funky looking plug, then they’re probably 220.
If you tell us what type of tablesaw, etc. you have, then we could most likely tell which ones are 110 v. 220.
Matt
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Even if it is 220, it may be a dual-voltage motor, and convertible to 120. Check the motor's rating plate.
It is also not too difficult to run a 220 line, if necessary.
BTW: I am in Midwood, Brooklyn, and have picked up a tablesaw, scroll saw, jointer, and band saw by trolling Craigslist in the past year or so. Keep looking, and good luck.
Alex
-Groucho Marx
IM STILL COLLECTING INFORMATION ON TOOLS WHAT DO I NEED TO START WHERE TO SHOP IN BKLYN { IF ANYPLACE ] WHO DO I ASK FOR ADVICE ???
MATT THANKS FOR THE REPLY I KNOW HOW TO IDENTIFY 110V PLUGS FRON 220V THE REASON FOR ASKING IS A BANDSAW GRIZZLY IS 110V OR 220V AND A JOINTER IS 220V IM TOLD FOR THE LARGER MACHINES 220V WILL BE NEEDED AND TO WIRE IN ADVANCE HARDGRUNT
Didn't mean to offend. Here's what I would advise. If you're wiring a shop, you might as well put in some 220 outlets. If you have machinery that is 220 and you're wiring a shop, then put in some 220 outlets. As for the bandsaw, I would wire it for 220 if it draws too many amps at 110 (for, if it draws 15+ amps on a 110 circuit and your circuits are 15 amp circuits).In the end, this is a tough question to answer, because it depends upon the machines you have now, any you plan to buy in the future, and your dedication to the hobby. So, think about these things.1. Do any of my current tools need 220?
2. Will any of my future tools need 220?
3. Can I easily install 220 right now or will it be difficult?In other words, evaluate your current needs, probable future needs, and the ease of putting in 220 circuits.Hope this helps.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OPINION AS TO THE GRIZZLY VS RIKON 14 INCH BANDSAWS
Sorry, can't help with those two bandsaws. I've only seen Rikon tools. I haven't ever even seen a Grizzly bandsaw. If possible, you should see (and use) examples of each first. I would bet that there is a woodworking club in Brooklyn. If there is, join it and get to know the members. They'll have tools and you can ask them about their experiences.
Also, try Joel M. at Tools for Working Wood in Brooklyn. He will know area woodworkers. You can find the address for his storefront at his website (http://www.toolsforworkingwood.com).
Generally, I would advise buying tools slowly. I only buy a tool when a need for it arises. I have been fortunate in that I had access to a pro's shop back in SC, and now I have access to our shop here at Fine Woodworking. In that regard, it's a good idea to meet other woodworkers. Generally, they're quite generous and will let you use or buy time on their machines. That allows you to put off big tool purchases until you have a better idea of what you're looking for.
-Matt
THANK FOR THE ADVICE !
No problem.
I think he mentioned it was a 10 inch Delta Rockwell contractors saw. It is probably a 110 volt saw. Back in the days when Rockwell was selling tools, it might have been sold without the motor. In that case, it is probably still 110 volt because they tended to put smaller motors on them then.
I DO NOT HAVE a RIKON 14 inch but I do have the early Rikon 18 inch.. I usually only use a 1 inch three tooth blade in it.. I for one think it is a great saw!
Mine is running on 230 Volts.. Yes we have close to a real 230 Volts where I am! Nuke power plants as I recall!
EDIT! Geeeeeeeeeee I forgot! It ran OK on 120 Volts too!
My so called shop is just a tad bigger. You will be amazid how much you can get into that space!
Edited 5/18/2008 6:58 am by WillGeorge
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