Oliver 232-D direct drive table saw
dnewma04 | Posted in Power Tools and Machinery on
I recently acquired an Oliver 232-D table saw and unfortunately, I do not have three phase service. Does anyone know if a single-phase replacement motor would be available? I have contacted Leeson and Baldor without much luck. I would rather avoid a phase converter if possible, but if I have to, I will get one. So here are my questions/needs…
1.) Sources for possible single phase motors that could work in the application
2.) What type of convertor should I look for if #1 isn’t possible?
3.) How reliable and expensive are rewound motors?
BTW, I got an amazing deal on the saw with a table extension, blade guard, fence, mitre guage, and a couple of blades.
Thanks in advance to everyone.
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Dave,
I am a bit jealous. The 232 is a great size for the small shop. This is a direct motor drive, so you are probably stuck with getting a phase converter. But, since you have to get one anyway, you might get one big enough to drive some more old cast iron. Such as a 12 or 16" jointer, etc. These big old beasts are great. I have a 12" jointer from 1925, and it is wonderful. About 1800 lbs or so, and no vibration. Dead on.
I would be in touch with Bill Kerfoot, a used equip. dealer, who knows much on such things. He can be reached at:
CS Machinery <[email protected]>
Alan
I had an electrician friend build a rotory phase convertor for me from plans in the "Workshop Book", (Taunton-Scott Landis). It works like a charm and I got the old 20 hp 3-phase motor for free.
I went to a site; http://www.electricmotorwarehouse, to replace a motor for an 36' bandsaw, if you go to electric motors, single phase, then to wodworking motors in their menu, near the bottom of the page are some motors design to replace 3 PH monsters, claims to have the same mounts. good luck and congrats on the oliver-js
I wouldn't try switching the motor. Phase converters or an inverter will do what you want for the cheapest dollar. I've dealt with this for over 20 years in many different ways. The first place to call would be your local electric motor repair shop as they most likely deal with this situation a lot. There's a lot of machinists that are running three phase bridge ports in their garage than you can shake a stick at. http://www.phase-a-matic.com is another good source. Far cheaper to go converter than to replace the motor in most cases. You could have posted more info. If it's a direct drive type saw there is no doubt keeping the motor is best. I went through the same thing with my 16" direct drive Oliver Jointer and many other kinds of machines over the years.
Edited 10/23/2003 1:29:31 PM ET by Rick at Arch. Timber and Millwork
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