Frank Fusco
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My friend picked up my new motor at Harbor Freight today.
Now, I don't know if I can use it. I specified a single phase 2 hp., 3450 rpm.
When he got there the only 3450 motor they had was a single phase 3 hp.
OK, so far, so good. Right? Not sure.
Now, most of you know me and elektriks. Not good.
I always thought single phase meant 110/120 V. Apparently not. This motor is 240V.
It is also called a "compressor motor" on the owners manual. I dunno if that disqualifies it for a table saw. I do have 240V in the shop. It is run to my lathe with a simple plug in. I can make an extension cord from romex and some connectors (expensive) but will not have a switch. The foot switch I bought is only listed for 110V. I'll have to buy and rig up some kind of switch.
BTW, the motor is a Smith+Jones make and it comes from some exotic oriental country.
Price was only $159.99. A budget buster for me but not too bad. Will have to sit on this situation until Monday and thimk it over.