Replies

1. 
   rslatm | May 12, 2003 04:50pm | #1

   I'd put an inverter on it  rather than change the motor.  That will give you full power  and should cost about $250.  Call your local motor repair shop for help on that on. My local motor shops sells a baldor inverter for that price.

   As far as value, compare prices on exfactory.com or woodquip.com   Prices can vary in different parts of the country.  Also try  http://www.oldwwmachines.com/
1. 
   BOBABEUI | May 14, 2003 05:54pm | #2

   Rick,

   Thanks for the suggestion..

2. 
   WorkshopJon | May 14, 2003 07:32pm | #3

   "I'd put an inverter on it"

   Rick don't you mean phase converter? I thought inverters converted DC to AC. In any event, yes he should keep the motor on if it works and get one. With owning one it opens the door to buy other 3 phase machinery.

   Jon

1. 
   rslatm | May 14, 2003 07:58pm | #4

   Inverter is the term I hear used. I suggeted the inverter because 1 hp ones are cheap. If he plans to have multiple 3 phase machines a rotary  phase converter would be the way to go. The inverter type would be dedicated to the jointer alone becayse you have to adjust it to each specific motor.  There's always different alternatives one could choose depending on the applications.  I'm not about to go into detail on other specifics as it would be a book, but I have dealt with most of the applications over the years and am very framiliar with the jointers as I have rebuilt many over the years.