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Radial arm saw motor

So I had my friend who works at a motor shop check on the cost of converting to the optional 3hp, single phase 220V motor for my "new" radial arm saw to avoid the 3 phase issue. His cost with discounts is $1500!!! On a saw that retails for $3k. Oh well... I guess I'm either going to have to Ebay it or get creative. How about a gas powered radial arm saw? Hmmm....
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Re: Radial arm saw motor

Just buy a phase converter. A 3 Hp static phase converter will only cost you $200. Just supply that from a 30 amp 220 single phase breaker and your RAS is alive and kicking.

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Does the thought of me using a gas powered RAS really scare you that much?
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Re: Radial arm saw motor

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Does the thought of me using a gas powered RAS really scare you that much?
Potentially, but i might be fun to watch
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Re: Radial arm saw motor

I vote for WG's suggestion, of a phase converter.

I believe that is an Italtian made RAS, that B&D had make the last of their Dewalt RAS sold in the US back in the early 80's.
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Good call. It is Italian. Now I'm thinking of a rotary converter. You can get a 5 HP for about $400. But I've got to get someplace with a 220 outlet first...
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Re: Radial arm saw motor

I'll be the odd guy out and say sell it and take the profit to by something you want and can use.
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Jonz, you're a Godsend
I just...and I mean JUST got home from Home Depot where I was looking at DeWalt's newest planer...and you just decided how I'm going to afford it!
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