Table Saw question

[Boots]

Can anyone tell me the power of the motor on the old craftsmen 10" saw was? I have the saw but it is missing the motor. I think it was 1hp 3450 rpm but I am not sure

[willshak]

On 1/7/2005 5:05 PM US(ET), Boots took fingers to keys, and typed the following:

This is best asked in the rec.woodworking group. Since 'old craftsman

10" saw' could be any of a number of models with different sized motors, post the model number. Even with the model number, you can probably go to the Sears parts site and look it up yourself.

[toller]

That is what the original motor was on my old craftsman saw. It was replaced with a 2HP.

[Greg]

I have a 30 year old 10" Crapsman and it calls itself 2HP. I bet sears has the motor on their web site. You need the model number from the plate.

[Joe Bobst]

Might be a clue in the pulley size of the saw. If it is relatively small, say 1

1/2-2" then the motor pulley would be larger to spin the saw blade at around 3400 RPM and the motor would therefore be 1750 RPM. A larger pulley would need the same size on the motor at 3450 RPM. HTH

Joe

[Phisherman]

Most table saws use a 10" blade. If it's a benchtop or contractor, it's probably a 1 HP. Cabinet saws are typically 3 HP, with a few 5 HP. Sears has excellent customer service, although not necessarily excellent tools. Browse

. If it uses a 1 HP, consider upgrading to a 1.5 HP if your circuit can handle it.