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Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - Randy B. - 09-20-2015
I should be bringing home a Powermatic 81 Tuesday night. It has a 1-1/2 HP 3ph motor. My plan is to use a vfd, instead of buying s new motor.
Any suggestions on brands, models and suppliers.
Open to any and all pointers!
Thanks!
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - BloomingtonMike - 09-20-2015
I like Hitachi wj200 VFDs but a Huyang (or other import ebay special) would work no problem. I also own and like the Teco FM50.
Ive used mfg authorized ebay sellers that drop ship, and factorymation for my VFD purchases.
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - Randy B. - 09-21-2015
Hey Mike, thanks for the input! I will verify specs on the motor (i know it's 1.5hp, but not sure about the amp draw) when I get home tonight and see about ordering something up!
thanks again!
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - TDKPE - 09-21-2015
The NEC requires wiring for 6.0A (230V 3-ph) for a 1.5 hp motor, which is high on purpose, and your motor isn't likely to be higher. The 2 hp TECO FM50 has a rated 7.5 FLA, plus they always have substantial overload capacity (short- and long-time), so it's more than enough to run that saw, even if you lay into it while resawing. The motor will get hot, but the drive should handle it in stride.
http://www.factorymation.com/Products/FM50_230V/FM50-202-C.html
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - Randy B. - 09-30-2015
Got it home last week. Paid $50 for the saw and another $50 to rent a truck with a lift gate. The table and motor were removed for traveling.
The wife's birthday was Saturday, so I have had a chance to do much yet.
A couple of new blades and the VFD are waiting on the bench...
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - stav - 09-30-2015
Wow, I didn't know what an 81 looked like. That is a big fellow. Nice score for $50.
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - cvillewood - 09-30-2015
Great score! Is a restoration in order or do you just want it running?
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - Blacky's Boy - 09-30-2015
Wow, that a MONSTER!!!
And you got it for $50!!!
Nice.
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - EvilTwin - 09-30-2015
Great score. I've got the Delta/Rockwell equivalent. Is that wheel control in the front for a reeves drive? Are you planning on new bearings all around, that's what I would be planning on. Good luck, keep the photos coming.
Re: Powermatic 81 bandsaw coming home - Brian Miller - 09-30-2015
Good things happen if one can only wait.
What color will it be? I just did a Google image search and some 81's are Powermatic gold and there were also two different shades of green.