Hey group,
I just purchased a used Grizzly G0576 table saw and learned a tough lesson. Saw ran true and motor ran well, but I didn’t think to rip a large board or else I’d have noticed the motor was WAY under-powered. Turns out it’s not the original motor and only a 1hp motor instead of the 2hp it had originally.
Grizzly lists a $499 price on a new one but I’m simply looking for all the specs off the original and can’t find anything other than 2hp/12 amps wired as 220V.
I’ve attached the current motor info plate, hoping someone with the original G0576 2hp can share the same plate on the original so I can source a similar 2hp motor.
Thanks!
-TJ
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I'd sue the seller.
I don't know about the USA, but in most of the world, even second hand goods must be 'as described' and major changes from original specification should be mentioned, not simply left to 'sold as seen'
"Caveat emptor." I should have paid more attention, but checking that the HP rating was stock was not on my list.
As mentioned, lesson learned and it'll never happen again.
-TJ
Let's be real. You can't sue someone for an "as is" private sale. The same holds true for autos. TJ is correct it is "buyer beware" when it comes to buying used equipment.
I wouldn't be afraid of trying a Harbor Freight motor here. I'm sure a 2HP would be well under $200. Make sure you buy whatever warranty they have.
This should be easy. It is a contractor format saw. This means as long as you can bolt the motor down, it turns 3450 RPM and in the right direction, you're in. Certainly there are features that will make one motor more desirable than another but, basically it is a pretty typical motor.
Many people have done a lot of work with 1HP contractor saws and I question that it appearing to be way under powered is due to the HP. My point is that you want to be sure you are running a sharp, thin kerf blade with 40 teeth or less (I run 24) for ripping thick stock.
If you are running a proper blade for the task and the saw is laboring, then I would look to see what is up with the motor.
A one horsepower motor is plenty for most tasks. Many of us began our woodworking journey with an old Craftsman contractor saw from the 1980's and 1990's and they had 1 HP motors - although Sears claimed they were 3 HP !
You might do some detective work and see if it's something simple. Maybe voltage drop at your outlet, maybe a too-long extension cord, maybe the motor is wired for 230V and you've plugged it into 115V, maybe the capacitor is bad, etc....
where are you? here in the bay area there's a leeson 3hp motor for sale for $200. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/tls/d/saratoga-leeson-3hp-motor-3450rpm-240v/7098852015.html
OK, so here's the deal. 1) The saw was SOOOOOO out of tune from the basics. I've spent 4+ hours just dialing it in. 2) The dual voltage motor was wired for 110V and I've worked to figure out how to rewire to 220V(my power is actually only 208V). 3) I've searched for aftermarket motors in the 2 to 3hp range and feel I can get something "reasonable" from HF $176 to Leeson $300+.
I've also simply educated myself a TON on AC motors and wiring in the process. I'll run the current motor for the time being and still look at upgrades to get this saw back to where is "should" be(i.e: 2HP).
Thanks,
-TJ
You still looking for the motor data on this thing? I have one in storage I can go pull the information on.
I'm good, got it all squared away. Thanks though.
-TJ
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