ebinmaine 70,390 #1 Posted January 26 Our neighbors are looking for a replacement for this motor. I believe he said it's from a bandsaw(?) How do we find a new or good used one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beap52 1,139 #2 Posted January 26 Sure looks like a motor that could be on an old Sears band saw. Our local family owned farm and home supply carries various electric motors. If/when mine goes out, I'll be heading down to see what they have in stock. I'm thinking these motors were more or less universal used on more than one machine. I had a Sears table saw (8"?) years ago that used a motor similar to that. I liked it because part of the bed of the table saw was a 4" planer. I'd lift the motor and detach the table saw belt, slide the motor over a few inches and the pully on other side of the motor would hook up to the planer. Table was cast iron and because it wasn't direct drive motor, most of the little 8" blade could be utilized. Good luck helping the neighbor. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blasterdad 3,005 #4 Posted January 26 That's just a typical 1/2 HP 1725 RPM 115 Volt motor, your local electic motor supply should have something to match the bolt pattern pretty close too. Fleabay or jungle site too. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,560 #5 Posted January 26 https://www.searspartsdirect.com/ May need a model off the saw. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,305 #6 Posted January 26 https://www.grainger.com/category/motors?gucid=N:N:PS:Paid:MS:CSM-2296:8DK268:20500731&gclid=9fb23703900f13321606509633fec421&gclsrc=3p.ds&msclkid=9fb23703900f13321606509633fec421 Grainger was my goto for motors. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,274 #7 Posted January 26 3 hours ago, Blasterdad said: That's just a typical 1/2 HP 1725 RPM 115 Volt motor, your local electic motor supply should have something to match the bolt pattern pretty close too. Fleabay or jungle site too. The above information and the “Frame” 56A gets you the correct mounting and motor design. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,667 #8 Posted January 26 As Mr. Ed said. WW Grainger is a top source. You likely could find one in Ebay or the like, It's pretty common. Stationary Power Tool AC Motors - Grainger Industrial Supply Stationary Power Tool AC Motors Available2 products Stationary power tool AC motors power metalworking and woodworking equipment such as table saws, wood lathes, sanders, grinders, and planers. Motors have enclosures that help protect them from moisture. Woodworking & Stationary Power Tool AC Motors Clear All Motor DesignCapacitor-StartHP1/2RPM Range1,701-1,800Voltage Compatibility115V ACMotor ApplicationPower Tool Woodworking & Stationary Power Tool AC Motors Woodworking and stationary power tool AC motors power metalworking and woodworking equipment. They can be split-phase or capacitor-start where the split-phase motors are single-phase with a moderate starting torque. Capacitor-start motors are single-phase and use a capacitor to provide additional power during startup for higher torque than split-phase motors. All models are commonly used with lathes, planers, table saws, sanders, and grinders. Dual Shaft Capacitor-Start Motor Woodworking & Stationary Power Tool AC Motors Dual Shaft Capacitor-Start Motor, sorted by HP, custom HP Nameplate RPM Voltage Frame Motor Shaft Rotation Motor Thermal Protection Brand Price 1/2 1,725 115/230V AC 56 CW/CCW Manual DAYTON $479.75 1/2 1,725 115/230V AC 56 CW/CCW None DAYTON $455.41 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,363 #9 Posted January 26 Replace it with a Tecky! Or I'll talk to my boss. We got a 60 HP motor sitting on the floor that was ordered in error about 25 years ago for an AHU that's not there anymore! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,390 #10 Posted January 26 1 hour ago, squonk said: Replace it with a Tecky! Or I'll talk to my boss. We got a 60 HP motor sitting on the floor that was ordered in error about 25 years ago for an AHU that's not there anymore! I offered to put a 14 HP Kohler in there. He didn't feel that was the way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayne0 860 #11 Posted January 26 Before you pull the trigger on a new motor, make sure the capacitor isn't bad! Cheap fix if it is. 1 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,667 #12 Posted January 26 Looking at those new prices I would be inclined to just get a new tool or, even better, check the facebook market thingy, craigslist or whatever you have locally. Those 56 frame motors are extremely common. There's many variations that would easily work with no modification or just very minimal. Maybe you could find a pretty used up tool with a good motor. I'm sure Trina would be happy to mount it for you. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,305 #13 Posted January 26 6 minutes ago, Racinbob said: Trina would be happy to mount it or just rebuild the old one. Fixed it for ya Bob. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,667 #14 Posted January 26 21 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Fixed it for ya Bob. 100% unintentional. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siebenaler 114 #15 Posted January 26 Just make sure you get the correct frame size otherwise should not be a problem finding one. I would first definitely check that start capacitor there known to go bad.? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,000 #16 Posted January 26 Surplus Supply but check the shipping, some things I would have bought from them, but the shipping killed the deal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 906 #17 Posted January 27 Pretty common motor. There are 2 of them in this photo. The belt sander was free and the band saw was a $20 auction win. They pop up in auctions all the time, but you're kind of gambling on the condition of the motor. New one's aren't that bad if it's a tool you use often enough. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,390 #18 Posted January 27 How do I find out what horsepower this is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,266 #19 Posted January 27 (edited) If it isn’t stamped next to HP (blue arrow) and it is from a non-commercial washer or dryer, then likeliest is ⅓ hp. ¼ is possible but less likely. Edited January 27 by Handy Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
