"Assuming it's a standard AC induction motor (it will probably say so on it), it's speed is set by the line frequency, not voltage. A dimmer would not help you. "
That's correct. Not only will it not help you but it will burn out the dimmer since std ones don't have the current capacity nor are they built to deal with inductive loads. And if you find one that can supply enough current, it will burn out the motor.
Assuming it's a standard AC induction motor (it will probably say so on it), it's speed is set by the line frequency, not voltage. A dimmer would not help you.
You can do as another poster suggested and replace it with a 3 phase motor with a variable speed drive, or possibly cheaper would be a 2 speed motor (1800 and 3600 rpm).
For these prices though, it might be cheapest to simply get a second band saw!
Sounds like my options are to buy another saw or another motor.....
Another saw takes up to much room and another motor costs more money, saves space but I still have to change the blade all of the time. GREAT another decision to make. Thats why I came here to have you guys think for me while I sit on the deck and have a drink. THANKS...
I got a dimmer switch that will work: Cast Iron, weighs about 12 pounds. Rated for 860 wats. But you gotta be willing to pay antique rates, and shipping.
Rebuilding the transmission so you can move the belt easily will be cheaper.
Or steal the foot-pedal from someone's sewing machine.
You'll kill the dimmer first, then the motor.
If you want speed control, go to eBay and buy a three phase replacement motor and a three phase speed control for it. Be sure the three phase controller has single phase input.
It won't hurt the motor but it will probably burn up a light dimmer switch. Try to find something heartier.
Unless it's an antique frequency drive, it's not going to work either.
Which would only work if it had a brush type "universal" motor - which is highly unlikely.
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